Freemen member held in contempt at federal hearing
Dale Jacobi of the Freemen, in a court before Federal Magistrate Richard Anderson, wore a black judicial robe to court and disrupted proceedings. Anderson expelled Jacobi from the courtroom and entered an innocent plea on his behalf.
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Radio giants merge to form powerful new empire
John Reidy of Smith Barney calls Westinghouse Electric's acquisition of Infinity Broadcasting a move toward creating a Gener al Motors of radio operations. The deal signals a major consolidation in the broadcasting industry with broad market implications.
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Tootsie Roll celebrates 100th anniversary
Melvin Gordon, chairman of Tootsie Roll Industries, praises the durable candy. He notes some Tootsie Rolls from 1938 are still eaten as the iconic chocolate treat marks its centennial.
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Opinion: Constitution in Peril From Victims Rights Push
Our Opinion rejects a constitutional amendment for crime victims rights as hollow politics. We urge substantive laws instead and oppose amending the Constitution for purely political reasons, arguing it devalues the document and misleads voters. We support victims' existing remedies and urge responsible action.
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Return of Whitewater shadows Clinton saga again
A new Whitewater twist surfaces as Bruce Lindsey is named an unindicted co conspirator by the Whitewater prosecutor amid ongoing scrutiny of the Clinton circle. Critics call the charge partisan while supporters urge the trial to resolve the issue, amid broader questions about the First Family’s advisers.
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Media distortions and the World Skeptics Congress
Mitchel Olszak argues that mass media misleads about science by spotlighting crime and drama, while a New York Amherst gathering formed the Council for Media Integrity to monitor television depictions of science and pseudoscience. The piece warns of technological dependence and urges media literacy.
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Parents and Government Clash Over Internet Decency
The piece argues laws to curb indecent internet material are vague and unenforceable, urging parents to teach morals and supervise access with software. It criticizes Clinton and Freeh for privacy intrusions, and champions parental responsibility and faith as protection for children.
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Minimum wage vote offers hope for workers in Congress
Editor notes a House vote in Washington D C where moderate Republicans joined Democrats to defeat an amendment to a minimum wage bill. The measure would have denied wages to workers at small businesses, leaving them dependent on employers. Proponents claimed moral aims while critics warned it would trap the least skilled in poverty.
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Letters to the Editor Opines on Regulation and Society
The New Castle News invites letters up to 350 words with author name address and phone for verification. The piece argues that cheapening wages harms society and cites Isaiah on righteous rule, noting opposition to an amendment and urging regulation to protect the poor.
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Flag Day Spirit Shines and Flags Deserve Respect
The June 15 front page showed a giant stars and stripes at BECO as a fitting Flag Day tribute. The author urges townsfolk to proudly fly flags in good condition and to check flagpoles at gas stations fire halls plants and churches, arguing flag display reflects patriotism.
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