Rockefeller Gives Princeton 21 Million for Center for Human Values
Princeton University announced a grant of 21 million dollars from Laurance S. Rockefeller to create the Center for Human Values. The center will offer undergraduate courses and graduate seminars in religion culture morality ethics and related fields. Rockefeller, a 1932 Princeton graduate, funds six new faculty positions and a 1 million expansion to the building housing the program.
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Caan to wed Ingrid Hajek in second marriage
James Caan 49 and Ingrid Hajek 29 announced engagement in Los Angeles. They grew up in Sunnyside New York near PS 150 and plan to marry later this year. Caan has two children, Scott 13, and Tara, with a recent film project in progress. Publicist Paul Bloch provided the details.
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Eszterhas Commands Record 3 Million for Basic Instinct Script
Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has set a new record by selling Basic Instinct to Carolco Pictures for 3 million dollars. Carolco outbid at least 10 studios for the spec script about a policeman and a writer psychologist. Eszterhas notes the script is central to a film's cost and success.
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Tax debate widens as Bush backs tax hikes
Rep. Robert Torricelli and Sen. John Breaux criticize Bush for reversing the 1988 campaign stance on taxes. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell supports the move, while White House aides seek to calm Republicans. Deficit projections rise above $200 billion, sparking bipartisan calls for resolution. Dukakis says Bush lied about taxes and paid the price.
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Mandela speech to U S lawmakers calls for equal rights and armed defense
Nelson Mandela addressed Congress in Washington, linking South Africa’s anti apartheid struggle to global human rights. He defended armed struggle as necessary at times, citing equality and liberty as inalienable rights, as officials and a large audience watched in Statuary Hall. Senate and House members, including Powell and Helms, listened as the scene underscored political tension.
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Texas Issues First State Sanctioned Duck Crossing
Phillips on Tuesday announced Texas has created the first state sanctioned duck crossing. He noted the sign carries the same meaning as deer crossings to alert drivers. He cited incidents where swerving to miss ducks causes crashes and reported an estimated 300 plus ducks inhabit the pond.
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Big Spring prison expansion gains cautious local support
City officials and residents in Big Spring discuss a federal prison project and Texas plans to attract new facilities. Citizens praise long standing ties with the bureau of prisons, while concerns focus on diversification and maintaining moderation. The site at former Webb Air Force Base is set to add housing units, raise security levels, and add a satellite camp for Level 1 inmates, increasing capacity to about 1,000 inmates.
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Privacy and abortion rulings frame privacy versus life rights
Biomedical ethics professor Arthur Caghan of the University of Minnesota argues Monday's abortion and privacy rulings shift the court toward prioritizing respect for life over privacy. He notes the court emphasizes life over privacy in search and seizure discussions, though the term privacy is not used. The 1965 general privacy right is referenced.
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Privacy rights and police power in landmark court rulings
The piece traces privacy as a constitutional right from Brandeis 1928 dissent through later rulings. It notes a Connecticut ban on contraceptives, a sobriety checkpoint decision, and experts like Yale Kamisar commenting on expanding police authority in car contexts.
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Weather Outlook for West Texas to Rio Grande
Continued hot and dry across West Texas Pecos and Far West with highs near 100 to 110 and warm nights. The Big Bend mountains and lower elevations stay hot with highs mostly 90s to 100s and nightly lows in the 60s to 80s. North Texas West Central stay sunny and hot with highs near 100 and lows in the 70s to lower 80s. East remains warm with possible afternoon storms Friday and Saturday and highs mid to upper 90s. South Texas Hill Country sees scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms mainly Sat and Sun with highs mid to upper 90s near 100 and lows in the 70s. Rio coast notes coast highs in the 80s to 90s with inland 70s.
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Weather data from Reading area report
Tuesday's forecast notes overnight low 73 and sunset at 6 58. Sunrise at 7 45 am. No precipitation in last 24 hours. June rainfall 0 01 inches. Year to date 4 57 inches. Historical note cites teen record low 59 in 1958.
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Record heat continues across Texas with multiple days above 100
The forecast from the NWS calls for a night near 70s at Midland International and a fair evening. Tuesday saw temperatures climbing past records across Texas. Thursday expected hot with a near 103, while Lubbock already logged 17 days at 100 or higher this month. Authorities urge precautions amid ongoing heat.
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