AMA selects Lonnie Bristow as president amid praise
Dr Lonnie R Bristow, AMA board chair and its only Black member, is chosen to lead the American Medical Association. Former AMA president Dr Alan R Nelson commends Bristow as a skilled compassionate physician who functions exceptionally well in group settings.
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Aerial arrival of Cubans seeking asylum at Key West
Chief Robert Lewis described a Sunday arrival at the Naval Air Station in Key West as a tense scene when a biplane crop-duster landed with three Cuban nationals seeking political asylum. The event provoked worries of a possible crash as the aircraft touched down safely.
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White House state dinner plans for Akihito and Michiko
Dee Dee Myers outlined last night’s White House state dinner for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The reception locations included a receiving line in the Yellow Room, dinner in the Rose Garden, coffee in the Blue Room, and entertainment in the East Room.
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Rose Garden
Blue Room
White House
Dee Dee Myers
Emperor Akihito
Michiko
Japan
Smoking controversy and the push for bans face perspective
The piece argues that smoking is retreating from public life with bans in airlines and public spaces, while anti-tobacco groups push stronger measures. It contends evidence on environmental smoke risk is weak and criticizes political nannyism and biased reporting, urging proportional, honest discussion.
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White House
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EPA
Louisiana State University
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Fort Wayne
Switzerland Should Resist Joining U.N Peacekeeping Push
A Scripps Howard op ed argues for Swiss neutrality and warns against allowing Swiss soldiers into U.N. peacekeeping missions or EU membership. It lauds neutrality since 1815 as preventing entanglements, keeping Switzerland a trusted broker and safe haven, and contends additional troops would erode a long tradition of independence.
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European Union
Republic
United Nations
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Luanda
London
U.S
Iran
Scripps Howard News Service
A penny shortage debate and penny elimination plea
John K. Manna reports a reader arguing against pennies in Ohio and nationwide hoarding. He asserts no shortage exists, calls pennies a nuisance, and suggests removing pennies from circulation. He proposes pricing reforms and cautions on future sayings about pennies.
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Abstinence Plus Debate Shapes Teen Sex Education Plan
The proposed 400 million dollar Clinton plan to curb teen pregnancy faces budget limits and a divided administration. It promotes abstinence plus with programs like Marion Howard's Atlanta initiative and Girls Inc. while allowing conventional condom education, aiming to empower teens to say no and delay sex amid debates on moral premises and the need for social support.
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Marion Howard
Emory University
Atlanta
William Galston
White House
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Dallas
Omaha
Wilmington
Del
Howard
Galston
Douglas Besharov
The
American Enterprise Institute
California
Alan Guttmacher Institute
America
Edwin Delattre
Boston University School of Education
Sal Place
Syudieni
Polls aside, how eager are Democrats to pose with Clinton
The piece argues that presidential popularity shapes down ticket candidates actions, with Democrats in Clinton’s strong regions more willing to associate with him and those in vulnerable districts more wary. It cites Wilhelm scolding aides for pushing distancing and notes historical swings against the governing party in midterms.
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George McGovern
Walter Mondale
Michael Dukakis
David Wilhelm
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