Inattentive press lets big legislation slip by
George P. Crist Jr argues broader press inattention allowed 28 states to approve a balanced budget constitutional convention resolution. He cites swift passage, nonbinding resolutions, and limited debate as enabling factors, urging the press to explain risks and consequences. He notes the risk of a convention exceeding its mandate and calls for public scrutiny.
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California
State Assembly
Howard Berman
Assembly
Senate
Assembly Committee
Jerry Brown
Ohio
William Hinig
New
Philadelphia
Howard Jarvis
Jarvis
Mondale
America
Women create St Louis Womens Commerce Association
Kathy Walsh and Linda Barton formed the St. Louis Women s Commerce Association to build a professional network for women in business. The group, open to men too, aims to share skills, provide support, and address challenges like family duties and competing with male colleagues. It has grown to about 150 members from diverse backgrounds.
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ST. Louis
Kathy Walsh
Linda Barton
St. Louis Women’s Commerce Association
Ms. Barton
Ms. Walsh
A.G. Edwards & Sons
Crossword Clue Puzzle Overview
A compact listing of across and down clues with partial wordplay hints. Includes entries such as Sailors' and Purloin across, Missive and Recline, plus Canyon for the down clue. The puzzle centers on standard cryptic style clues and common crossword answer patterns.
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Ari
Industrio
Judah
Guido
A Cryptogram Puzzle Sample with Quotes and Clues
A scrambled letter puzzle column presents a cryptoquote example with hints and a quote by Stephen Leacock. It includes a daily key sample and an illustrative solution line.
Letters To Forum The Reflector Readers Forum Policy
The Reflector welcomes letters to the Readers Forum. A letter must be signed and include the writer’s address and telephone number for verification. Brevity is required with a maximum of 300 words and the letter should be an original copy.
Can Couple Live In And Keep Love Out
Dear Abby answers questions about premarital cohabitation and self discipline in religious families. A mother weighs blessing for her daughter's Florida two month living arrangement with an Air Force fiancé. Abby suggests strict self control but notes premarital living implies premarital sex risk.
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Abby
Air Force
Florida
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Bizness
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L’li
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Virgo
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