Trial of Convicted Domestic Terrorism Suspect McVeigh
Analysis argues over the wisdom of capital punishment for Timothy McVeigh tied to the Oklahoma City bombing. The piece discusses political extremism, reprise of violence anniversaries, and dangers of turning death into martyrdom. It notes extremism on both right and left and questions satisfying vengeance with new anniversaries.
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Timothy McVeigh
Murrah
Oklahoma City
McVeigh
America
Breaking Away From School Marks Cultural Shift in Education
An editorial argues that graduation signals a move from parental guidance to adult independence, urging more postsecondary training. It notes rising college attendance but warns many rely on a high school diploma, advocating vocational programs, community college, four-year degrees, or military training as lifelong benefits.
Adultery debates flare amid Flinn case and NATO talk
The column argues adultery is not merely a personal fault but reflects duplicity and risk to morale. It cites Lt. Kelly Flinn’s dismissal, Air Force discipline, and public sympathy for leaders while urging standards and strong military ethics amid broader societal shifts.
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Kelly Flinn
United States
Arkansas
NATO
Europe
Clinton
Paula Jones
Flinn
Air Force
Sen
Tom Daschle
D-S.d
Senate
Campaign spending and the cost of democracy in Kansas
In Kansas a tight U S Senate race between Jill Docking and Sam Brownback highlighted the high price of campaigning. Docking spent about 2.61 per vote to Brownback's 4.23, with a potential 1.6 million spending cap under McCain Feingold. Even if limits existed Brownback might still win given his appeal to Republican voters. The piece questions reform viability and warns of distraction from duties if long campaigns persist.
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National Rifle Association
Kansas
U.S
Jill Docking
Sam Brownback
Docking
Brownback
Senate
Cdort
Bob Dole
Pondering is credit runup good or termite in foundation
The article argues that stock ownership has democratized wealth for middle and lower incomes aided by credit. It cites the Federal Reserve Survey showing rising stock allocation and debt among the lower 80 percent, with asset gains in housing and autos but debt growing to nearly 20 percent of assets by 1995. It warns credit can boost or erode financial footing, likening credit-driven growth to a possible termite in the foundation.
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EW York
Federal Reserve
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