Netanyahu vows uncompromising security in new government talks
Prime Minister elect Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes security as the ultimate test of every agreement. He faces wrangling between religious and secular coalition partners complicating efforts to form a new government.
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End to Montana Freemen standoff praised by FBI chief
FBI Director Louis J. Freeh said the American people can take comfort that the law was enforced as authorities secured a peaceful end to the Freemen standoff in Montana. The statement highlighted patience and resolve in concluding the case without violence.
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Supreme Court voids minority districts in Texas and North Carolina
David Bositis of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies criticizes the Supreme Court ruling that struck down minority districts, stating he is very unhappy with the decision. The court found the states unlawfully used race as the main factor in drawing boundaries.
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Mystery jail raises questions in Lawrence County facility
The Lawrence County jail project, built in three sections with 64 inmate beds each, faces criticism over planning secrecy and potential gender segregation. Questions persist about bid awards, size rationale, and lack of public hearings, while delays push costs and taxpayer exposure higher.
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State faces fiscal crisis forcing next year’s cuts
A Center on Budget and Policy Priorities study flags a structural deficit in Pennsylvania. Keeping services flat while revenues rise slowly would still yield a 2006-7 gap of 1.9 billion. Further welfare and education cuts could be needed if taxes stay unchanged.
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Open Air PM aims to shock with self written obituaries
Mitchell Olszak reviews Abe Hirschfeld’s Open Air PM, a bid to bypass editors with self written obits and unedited articles. He predicts a spectacular business failure in New York’s crowded press scene, questioning the plan’s libel risks and lack of editorial standards.
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Dole Defies Right Wing in Senate Exit Tactics
Dole’s leave from his Senate base signals a challenge to the Republican rabid right. He vows not to be bossed by single issue zealots and warns against saliva tests for conservative purity. He seeks broader support from wary rank and file, independents, and voters likely to stay home.
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Cemetery memorial care fee questioned by readers
Editor notes letters from Mrs. Brest and Mr. Williams criticizing a local cemetery. Grace land Cemetery charges a one time memorial care fee based on memorial size. In 1996 the average charge was 122.40 and the largest 159.60, applying to all installations.
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Letters to the Editor and Cemetery Fees Raise Reader Concerns
Readers are urged to submit legible letters with name address and phone number for verification. The note describes Graceland Cemetery charges, Perpetual Care Trust funding, and advises buyers to ask about all fees. A reader complains about restaurant smoking policies, noting non smokers seated in smoking areas and advocating collective action.
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