Be frank about Clinton ROTC omission in draft saga
Editorial opines that Bill Clinton’s failure to disclose ROTC enlistment timing in relation to his induction notice amounted to a strategic omission. It questions whether the move was political damage control or bad advice, noting Clinton’s later recantation and lack of apology.
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Commentator urges Bush to take lead on deficit
Editor Lloyd Bentsen argues if Dole had won in 1988 deficits would be controlled. He blames Bush for ballooning the gap, cites S&L bailout, flexible freeze, tax pledges, and warns without presidential leadership deficit reduction will fail. He urges Bush to campaign on eliminating the budget gap.
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Israel election looms as tech export dispute tests ties
The Washington Post reports US officials accuse Israel of repeatedly re exporting sensitive American military technology without authorization, risking damage to a strong but strained alliance as voters head to polls in June. Likud defends its record while Labor seeks policy aligned with US norms amid peace talks pressures.
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Readers urged to sign letters with address and phone
Letters to the editor are encouraged and should be signed with the writer’s address. Unsigned letters will not be published and a telephone number should be enclosed to expedite verification.
Guard Lifts Call to Preserve National Guard Roles
James L. Ruth argues that the 1st Battalion 127th Field Artillery should not be eliminated and urges Washington to maintain National Guard strength, stressing its readiness, disaster response, and decades of service rooted in Lexington and Concord.
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