Our Opinion on a Male Tax to Curb Crime
A columnist rebuts June Stephenson and her proposal to tax men to fund crime costs. The piece weighs crime causes, noting crime’s complexity, alienation, and the overrepresentation of men and Blacks in prisons, while urging societal inclusion and understanding to prevent crime.
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Other Views Murphy Brown as symbol in family values debate
The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader argues that Dan Quayle's critique of Murphy Brown as a symbol of family decline is flawed. It notes historical periods with high single parenthood yet societal resilience, citing Civil War and postwar eras to claim many single mothers fostered strong values.
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Faith Prince Wins Tony for Best Leading Actress in Musical
Faith Prince accepted the Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical for her portrayal of Miss Adelaide in the revival of Guys and Dolls. She spoke tearfully about the honor and her preference for elopement over ceremonies.
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Milosevic Blames West For Yugoslavia Split
Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic argues that foreign powers seek to fracture Yugoslavia into many mini-states in the Balkans to weaken Serbia. He asserts Western aims drive the federation’s disintegration.
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Sheriff condemns parolee over three teens and a woman killings
Oakland County Sheriff John Nichols backed by state officials said a paroled rapist who confessed to killing three teenage girls and a woman should never have been on the street. The remarks followed his acknowledgment of the deadly sequence and highlighted flaws in release decisions.
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Oakland County
Michigan
John Nichols
Patching up our addictions with the nicotine patch
Political reporter John K. Manna considers future skin patches for various addictions from caffeine to sweets and red meat. He notes the nicotine patch works by delivering a steady dose and muses on patches for coffee, doughnuts, and other cravings, highlighting potential pitfalls.
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Money and voters may help Perot in 1992 race
Scripps Howard News Service analyzes how money and voter anger could boost Ross Perot as Bush and Clinton propose contrasting themes. It weighs campaign finance limits, Perot's self-financing plan, and potential voter scrutiny in debates, ads, and policy detail.
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Dentists pledge universal precautions for AIDS safety
A Lawrence County dentist writes that dentists follow universal precautions to protect patients from AIDS during dental visits. He notes programs on Prime Time Live and Street Stories prompted the public statement and stresses gloves masks eye protection hand hygiene instrument sterilization and surface disinfection as standard practice.
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Letters to the Editor Sparks Reader Responses
The New Castle News invites letters up to 350 words with name address and phone number for verification. Letters may be edited for length and grammar and rejected if libelous. A reader critiques Nancy Brenner’s LA violence letter, accusing her of racism and endorsing David Duke while urging Bible review.
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