Let Peace Begin With Me Public Service Message
The Odessa American presents a civic message likely authored by David F. Lyons and edited by M. Olaf Frandsen urging community effort to foster peace in the Permian Basin. The notice emphasizes local engagement to improve living, working, and recreational life.
Baltic presidents meet Gorbachev in Moscow push for freedom
Three Baltic leaders Gorbunovs of Latvia Ruutel of Estonia Landsbergis of Lithuania meet Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow noting their democratic endorsements. The talks hint at potential Finlandization with sovereign republics keeping parliaments and free markets while Moscow still controls defense and foreign policy.
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Lithuania
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Landsbergis
Finland
EPA radon fear mongering draws fire from critics
Paul Harvey cites Lawrence Livermore scientist Anthony Nero and Bernard Cohen to challenge EPA radon claims. He argues 26 percent figure comes from crude short-term tests, while long-term living-area measurements show far lower exposure. North Dakota Iowa and Minnesota have high exposure but low lung cancer, suggesting poor link to radon and more on smoking.
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Bernard Cohen
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Iowa
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Slavery Lives On Says Anti Slavery Society Leader
George F Will profiles Lesley Roberts of the Anti Slavery Society, noting that slavery persists globally through debt bondage and child labor. He cites figures and examples from Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, including bonded labor in India’s carpet industry and state sugar plantations in the Dominican Republic, urging cautious reform rather than outright bans.
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Grizzard on The 2 Live Crew and musical evolution
Atlanta columnist Lewis Grizzard offers a reflective, satirical view on how society polices popular music. He compares Elvis era censorship to today’s debates over The 2 Live Crew, predicting future tolerance and ongoing shock value as trends change.
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2 Live Crew
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