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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1997

Page

4

Tough choice tests Tutu panel on Biko death inquiry

The inquiry into Steve Biko's death 20 years ago will challenge Desmond Tutu's Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The review investigates accountability for the case amid the commission's broader mandate to address apartheid abuses and promote national reconciliation.

Steve Biko Anglican Desmond Tutu Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Truth and Reconciliation in South Africa Guiding Reconciliation

The piece argues the Truth and Reconciliation Commission should emphasize reconciliation over punishment, noting Nelson Mandela's regime chose truth over vengeance. It highlights Bishop Tutu's role, the Biko case, and the need to balance closure with accountability to move South Africa forward.

South Africa Khaie Nuremburg Victor Nelson Mandela Tutu Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steve Biko Biko

Book is a Waste of Money and Dick Morris Half Truths

Beck argues that the Morris tell all Behind the Oval Office offers little new about Clinton era scandals. The column notes Morris’s self promotion, evasive admissions, and personal betrayals, while asserting no insider dirt or compelling revelations.

Random House Dick Morris Oval Office Bill Clinton Texas Morris Clintons Whitewater FBI FBI File, Travel Office Paula Jones Gennifer Flowers Clinton Erskine Bowles Chicago Star Sherry Rowlands America Arkansas Time Hillary White House Beck Chicago Tribune

Pro football needs affirmative action in Super Bowls

A columnist argues for government-mandated affirmative action in professional football to balance race gender and disability representation, proposing women players non black quotas and rules to favor underrepresented groups, plus slogans and media constraints. The piece labels opposition as paternalistic and insists equity overrides merit in shaping future games.

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