Supreme Court Protects Window Signs Free Speech in Ladue Case
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a Missouri suburb may not ban window signs solely on their political content. The decision upholds modest yard signs as a core First Amendment right, while allowing temperate limits to protect community order.
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John Paul Stevens
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NASA Discovery plan faces test of quality over frugality
The Congressional Budget Office urges narrowing NASA aims with deep planetary cuts, while NASA touts Discovery to save money via smaller missions. Critics warn past failures from Mars Observer show risks. supporters argue redundancy aids success. The program should fund three to four capable missions to maintain public confidence.
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Health reform fight narrows in House Ways and Means
Rep. Sam Gibbons chairing the committee steered a clash over Clinton health reform plans that would require employers to finance health insurance. The passage of the measure remains the next major battleground as lawmakers press to move the plan forward.
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Clinton
AMA chief defends stronger movie ratings push
Dr Robert E McAfee president elect of the American Medical Association argues the current letter and number rating system is inadequate and calls for more descriptive movie ratings to aid parents.
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Clinton unveils $9.3 billion welfare to work plan
President Clinton announces a $9.3 billion initiative to replace welfare checks with job training for tens of thousands of single mothers, aiming to cut dependence and boost work. The plan shifts welfare toward employment support and skills development across the program.
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Defection tightens Dem edge in Pennsylvania House
Rep Ralph Acosta of Philadelphia switched from Democrat to Republican last weekend, narrowing the Democratic lead to 102 to 101. Earlier defections by Edward Krebs and Patricia Carone are noted, while leaders discuss further switches. The piece argues for a ban on party switches between primaries and general elections to protect the electoral process.
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Philadelphia
Acosta
House
Edward Krebs
Lebanon County
Patricia Carone
Butler County
Costa
William DeWeese
John K. Manna
Roller skates draw warnings from federal bureau crats
Washington commentary faults the Consumer Product Safety Commission for blaming inline skaters for injuries while noting thousands hurt and two deaths this year. The piece argues safety guidance misses the point as urban skaters parade through the capital sparking public nuisance and safety concerns. It contrasts skater hazards with gun deaths, urging focus on gun violence.
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Consumer Product Commission
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U S snuffs out personal freedoms
An editor argues against banning cigarettes claiming liberty, personal choice, and limited government. The letter defends smokers rights, questions age restrictions, and calls for respecting both smoker and non smoker freedoms within a free society.
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Letters to the Editor Urge Civic Action for Senior Citizens
The New Castle News invites letters up to 350 words with name address and phone for verification. Readers call for lower government smoking restrictions and OSHAscience based rules, and praise local senior activities and aging services. Evelyn G. Cwynar notes senior games in Shippensburg and urges participation.
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Shippensburg
Pennsylvania
Evelyn G. Cwynar
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