FBI report cites improper handling of background files
The inquiry finds the FBI failed to protect privacy in FBI files. FBI Director Louis J Freeh reports an investigation showing the White House obtained FBI background reports on at least 408 people without justification.
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President backs voluntary liquor ad ban to protect children
Presidential aide Mike McCurry defends President Clinton's stance on a voluntary TV liquor advertisement ban. The policy aims to shield minors.
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Clinton
The FBI Ends Montana Freemen Siege Peacefully
Our opinion argues the FBI achieved its main goal by denying militants martyrs and ensuring the Freemen surrendered without extra violence. It cautions future confrontations may arise, notes the siege was an experiment in nonviolent resolution, and praises the lack of militia rush to Jordan while urging realism about anti government extremism.
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Jordan
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Ruby Ridge
Waco
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Should liquor ads return to radio and TV
The piece argues liquor ads should not be banned by critics fearing social harms. It cites Seagram supporting ad return while Rep Kennedy pushes curbs. It praises industry restraint and free speech, urging stayed-off-air stance.
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Joseph Kennedy
Congress
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FBI files raise questions on Clinton White House probe
The article discusses a new inquiry into how FBI files ended up with a White House aide, including 341 pass holders such as James Baker. It contrasts Whitewater scrutiny with GOP concerns of Watergate, questions motives and legality, and notes FBI background checks on staffers amid security fears.
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Gary Aldrich
Wall Street Journal
Playboy
Aldrich
Hillary Clinton
Christian Coalition calls unity with Black churches in Atlanta
Ralph Reed of the Christian Coalition urged pastors of burned Southland Black churches to meet with coalition members in Atlanta to stand shoulder to shoulder against senseless racial hatred. The remark frames interfaith and interracial cooperation as a response to racially motivated violence.
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Media overreliance on polls and predictions
Walt Brasch argues that weather forecasts and political polls shape public perception more than actual events. He notes the unreliable seven day forecasts, the blizzard history, and media obsession with polls, predicting outcomes and coverage trends over substantive reporting.
911 Education Efforts Recognized by Local Districts
The 911 Public Relations Committee honors Croton Lockley East Lawrence Mohawk Neshannock New Wilmington Pulaski St Vitus and Union for a presentation to kindergartners about dialing 911 and distinguishing emergencies from non emergencies. Special thanks to Joe Seminara for donating pizza and soda for classes that learned addresses and numbers. Acknowledgments extend to ambulance services police and fire departments.
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St. Vitus
Union
Joe Seminara
Letters on Education Rights and PARC Changes Prompt Workshop
The New Castle News prints letters with name address and phone for verification. A letter urges Lawrence County parents to attend a 6:30 to 8 p.m. workshop at St. Joseph the Worker Church about PARC provider changes and Individualized Family Service Plans ending at age three. Registration is at 658-8515.
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