Hollywood fires back at Dole morality talk
Hollywood stars defend creative freedom amid Dole critiques on violence in film and TV. Oliver Stone and Norman Lear push back, arguing hypocrisy and comparing entertainment battles to political campaigns. Industry leaders note shifts toward less violence and respond to public moral framing.
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Dole
Morality Talk
Stone
Nixon
Stephen M. Rivers
Norman Lear
Senate
Clinton
Dan Quayle
John Paul II
Students defend rap music amid violent lyrics debates
In Chicago, 13-year-old Marcus Austin argues violence exists beyond rap and points to Cabrini-Green for real-life crime. Senator Bob Dole targets rap group Geto Boys and 2 Live Crew, saying they promote decency violations while students at William B. Ogden School listen across a mixed neighborhood near Cabrini-Green and the Gold Coast. Gregory McBride, 12, says he enjoys gangsta rap but denies emulating it.
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Marcus Austin
Marcus
Cabrini-Green
Bob Dole
GOP
Dole
Cannibal Corpse
2 Live Crew
Geto Boys
Freddy
William B. Ogden School
Gold Coast
Gregory McBride
Arrest worries town as protest leader’s son charged
In Wedowee Alabama a 25 year old man Christopher Lynn Johnson was indicted on arson and possessing a destructive device for the high school fire that followed a local protest leader’s actions. U.S. Attorney said Johnson faces up to 20 years and 250000 dollars fine. Authorities noted prior activism by the father who formed a Freedom School and a Black Panther Militia for self defense.
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Ala
Terrance Smith
Randolph County High School
Christopher Lynn Johnson
U.S
Redding Pitt
Johnson
Emmett
Freedom School
Black Panther Militia
Local reservist completes training in Texas and other service notes
Five service members from Ottawa and nearby areas are highlighted. Staff Sgt Linda K Price, daughter of Joe and Carolyn Blake, deployed to Camp Swift Texas for Patriot Warrior III. Marine Lance Cpl Marcus D Stoker, son of Judy K Morris, Baldwin City, earned a meritorious mast for superior performance. Jeffry D Curry, Wellsville, stationed with Headquarters Company 2nd Marines, 4th Marine Division in Kansas City, joined the Marine Corps in October 1994. Wendy D Nance, daughter of Roger and Gwen Nance, Ottawa, graduated from Vernon Kansas School of Cosmetology in Emporia and plans summer nanny work and a fall nail technician career in Emporia.
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Joe
Carolyn Blake
Ottawa
442Nd Security Police
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Camp Swift
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Air Force Reserve
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Butler Manufacturing
Kansas City
Jeffry D. Curry
Wellsville
2Nd Marines
4Th Marine Division
Curry
Marine Corps
Wendy D. Nance
Roger and
Gwen Nance
Vernon
Kansas
Tonganoxie High School
Arkansas lad tops field at national spelling bee
Justin Tyler Carroll, an 8th grader from Wynne Arkansas, won the 1995 National Spelling Bee defeating 246 competitors. He earned 5000 dollars and other prizes. Runner-up Marjory Lavery, 13, from Akron Ohio, misspelled cappelletti in round ten.
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Ashington
Justin Tyler Carroll
Wynne, Ark
Duke University
Marjory Lavery
Akron
Ohio
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