Dole Hollywood clash shows familiar partisan ground
Syndicated columnist Ivins critiques Bob Dole's assault on Hollywood as part of a recurring political tactic. He notes selective criticism of movies and music, cites anti Semitism fears, and argues free speech remains vital while urging responsible discourse and avoidance of violence incitement. Ivins ends by praising engaged citizen debate and hyperbolic rhetoric.
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Bob Dole
Hollywood
Senate
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bruce Willis
Rupert Murdoch
Murdoch
Dole
Time Warner
Frank Rich
The
New York Times
Billy Crystal
Phil Gramm
Gramm
Dan Quayle
O'Malley crusade sparks debate over statutory rape cases
Royko portrays Cook County State's Attorney O'Malley as zealously prosecuting alleged statutory rape cases, including against U S Rep Mel Reynolds. The column questions motives, cites past prosecutions, and notes dubious outcomes while urging scrutiny of high profile targets and broader trends of cases in Chicago and Cook County.
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Jack O’malley
Cook County
O'Malley
U.S
Mel Reynolds
Reynolds
O’malley
Chicago
O*malley
Shelton Green
Public Defender’s Office
Illinois
Hofer
Wilmette
Gregory Hudson
Hudson
Royko
The
Chicago Tribune
Texas lawmakers and officials listed with office addresses
A directory style item lists U S Representatives and Senators from Texas with their Washington and local office addresses including Larry Combest Henry Bonilla Phil Gramm Kay Bailey Hutchison Buddy West Tom Craddick Jon Montford Teel Bivins and Governor George W Bush with street numbers and city details. It reads like a formal contact roster for constituents and press use.
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Larry Combest
Lubbock
Longworth House
Washington
D.C
E. 42Nd St
Odessa
Henry Bonilla
San Antonio
Phil Gramm
Russell Senate
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Washington, D.C
George E
Buddy” West
Capital Station
Austin
Texas
Tom Craddick
Midland
Gi Station
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Teel Bivins
Amarillo
George W. Bush
P.O
Odessa American invites readers to send letters
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