Court Opinion Narrowly Expands Bail Denial Powers
The Supreme Court affirms judges may deny bail to suspects deemed dangerous, framing imprisonment as preventive rather than punitive. The opinion, tied to organized crime cases, aims to reassure public safety though critics warn it risks undermining the presumption of innocence and opens legal loopholes.
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William Rehnquist
New York
Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Renquist
Schools face rising demands time amid death by own action debate
Public schools confront growing duties as Rep Roy Cornell proposes three bills in Harrisburg to teach students coping with personal crises. A Washington DC bill would fund prevention programs via federal money, though Rep Bill Grant questions efficacy. Critics note little proof such programs reduce crises, while some urge longer school years like Japan 240 days versus Pennsylvania 180.
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Harrisburg
Cornell
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House
Bill Grant
Japan
Pennsylvania
Parachutistgets top priority in plea for reveal
Federal judge gave Michael Sergio six months in prison and up to an $18,000 fine to pressure him to name the pilot who flew him over Shea Stadium during the 1986 World Series sixth game. The sentence, aimed at deterring such stunts, raises questions about proportional penalties for crimes causing real harm.
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New York
Michael Sergio
Sergio
New York City
Saturday Morning TV Bores, Brains at Risk
A reader condemns Saturday cartoons as mindless fare harming youth. He cites long watch times, repetitive show formats, and crude humor, praising earlier programs with substance while lamenting grim trends in literacy and cultural quality.
White House spins Saudi aid to Contras as democracy aid
The column mocks Marlin Fitzwater and the Saudis for simulating democracy concerns to justify a $1–2 million monthly gift to the Contras. It argues the explanation insults Americans, notes Reagan’s rejection of Duarte’s plea on Salvadoran migrants, and urges focusing aid on genuine Central American needs rather than phantom threats.
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Marlin Fitzwater
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Central America
King Fahd
Reagan
Fitzwater
Saudi Arabia
Duarte
el Salvador
United States
Congress should act on arms control not just Geneva
The News editor backs congressional involvement in arms control citing 80 percent of Americans seeking evidence to halt the arms race. It criticizes Pentagon lobbying and defense contractor pressure, argues Geneva talks rely on outdated thinking, and notes a Reagan veto threatens progress despite a House move to cut testing funding.
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Value-added tax debate spans economics and politics
Milton Friedman argues a value-added tax is economically sensible but politically disastrous due to invisibility to voters. The piece links VAT to rising government spending, notes political hurdles to deficit reduction, and cites Reagan's withholding tax stance as an example of how big spenders seek revenue without voter awareness.
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Milton Friedman
Friedman
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Cient
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
William F. Buckley Jr
Universal Press Syndicate
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