Janet Reno on Truth and Substance as Attorney General
Janet Reno, age 54, rejects spin and pretense, saying she is blunt and opinionated. She tells the National Press Club she wants the public to hear the truth and focus on issue substance rather than framing or makeup.
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Think Before We Lunge At A Expanded United Nations
A columnist warns Americans to curb enthusiasm for a stronger U.N. and even a permanent military force. It argues the U.N. is an international government of governments, unanswerable to citizens, and notes Security Council vetoes and wartime actions like Iraq's fate.
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Christmas in July at The Herald Remodeling Newsroom
A July note on The Herald undergoing major remodeling from a composing department to a newsroom with Macintosh upgrades. Describes painting, sheetrock, carpet, new furniture, and a simulated Santa’s workshop for staff bonuses. Remodeling aims for August completion with local contractor involvement.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger's Last Action Hero review in 1993
A matinee theater visit weighs Last Action Hero as a risky big budget film. The critic, a Schwarzenegger fan, finds the satire clever and entertaining, though audiences mainly teens showed little laughter, risking a box office bust despite strong voice.
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Letters Wollard letter not fair to Marvin Barkis
A reader defends Marvin Barkis against a Wollard attack on family issues. The writer portrays Barkis as mildly pro choice, notes his past actions to protect children from domestic violence, and urges respectful discourse. He condemns dehumanizing rhetoric and urges opponents to treat others as honorable.
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A Gay Rights Backlash in Oregon and Public Alarm
A letter from William Stoline of Iowa City critiques anti gay rights votes in Oregon, arguing minority fringe behavior fuels discrimination. He defends ordinary gay people and urges fair treatment, noting media focus on flamboyant examples skews public perception. The piece links prejudice to barriers in employment and housing for gays.
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