Japan Chooses Aid Route for U.N. Peacekeeping
Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa announces Japan will cooperate extensively with U.N. peacekeeping missions as Parliament approves legislation allowing overseas troop deployments for the first time since World War II.
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Kiichi Miyazawa
Byrd praises Clinton condemnation of Sister Souljah remarks
Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia lauds Bill Clinton for denouncing rap artist Sister Souljah. He argues no race should monopolize provocation and calls for responsible leadership to speak out against murder and mayhem threats.
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Bill Clinton
Sister Souljah
Golden egg remark on former speakers’ expenses
Rep. Porter Goss cites ongoing costs for former House speakers Carl Albert Thomas O Neill and Jim Wright. He notes nine staff salaries and free mail privileges push office expenses above 500000 dollars annually.
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Porter Goss
R-Fla
Carl Albert
Thomas P. O'Neill
Jim Wright
Japan Builds Limited Army to Aid Peacekeeping
Our Opinion argues Japan should be judged by its intent and scale as it creates a 2000‑man force. The piece notes past pacifism and U S dependence, but welcomes limited remilitarization as a move toward international cooperation and nonviolent power. It cautions Americans and Japanese to adapt together for a new era.
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United States
America
U.S
Liberal Party
Urban aid bill falls short after seven weeks of delay
Congress finally passes an urban aid plan with 1.1 billion for disaster relief and youth jobs plus SBA lending boosts, but long term city investment programs remain postponed. The measure, born as a 500 million emergency package after the Los Angeles riots, expands into 1.6 billion and faces budget concerns amid partisan bickering. The White House and Democrats trade barbs as July 4 talks loom.
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Chicago
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Scripps Howard News Service
Mystery writer roasts anonymous gun control letter
Editorial page editor Mitchel Olszak reflects on a reader’s harsh anonymous missive about a satirical gun control column. He argues gun policy is a cultural issue, not solved by laws, and urges readers to take a stand rather than hide behind anonymity.
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Mitchel Olszak
Bush argues Yugoslavia is Europe’s problem
The piece defends President Bush against claims of foolishness over his stance on Yugoslavia. It notes his remark that the U S should not be the world policeman while urging action to stop the siege of Sarajevo. It argues Europe should take lead and questions relief efforts, suggesting British French and Italian air power could aid UN relief.
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Clarence Thomas
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Bosnia-Herzegovina
Croatia
Sarajevo
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Yugoslavia
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Sen
Joseph Biden
Del
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Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
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Franklin Roosevelt
Saddam Hussein
Gulf Sheikdoms
America
Europe
Bosnia
Alija Izetbegovic
Adriatic
United Nations
Macedonia
Armenia
Good schools require quality people
Editor The News argues that quality education relies on competent administration and experienced staff. It praises the Wilmington Area school system for its strong program, counselors, and coordinators, and warns against policies that replace seasoned teachers with recent graduates.
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Letter Writers Urged by New Castle News to Submit
The New Castle News invites readers to submit letters for publication up to 350 words and requires name address and telephone number for verification. Anonymous letters are not printed and editors may edit for length and grammar or reject libelous content. Authors are contacted before edits. submissions go to Letters to the Editor, Box 60, New Castle, Pa. 16103.
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No logic in Wilmington letter slams education talk
A reader lampoons Mr. Hutchison in a public letter criticizing his views on Wilmington Area schools. The writer mocks his logic and education background while suggesting he would make a poor superintendent and concludes by cautioning against arguing with illogical people.
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