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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1991
Page
2
From My Desk weighs its view of Thelma and Louise against critics' harsher takes. It praises the film as thought provoking and entertaining, noting strong acting and scenery while acknowledging implausibilities and complex themes of rape and abuse.
A historical opinion argues for a mandatory retirement age for state judges, citing public interest in high qualification, depoliticization, and pension predictability. It examines ADEA applicability, 14th Amendment equal protection, and historic life tenure as context, urging constitutional reevaluation and protection for aging judges.
Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris warns about charity scams exposing donors to fraudulent fundraisers. He cites groups claiming to aid firefighters and cancer-stricken children, with millions raised and most funds diverted. He notes a small fraction of the 13,000 registered charities may be unworthy and urges vigilance.
The piece critiques charity fundraising in Illinois and nationwide, noting vast sums collected for the missing and abused, cancer, AIDS, and the mentally ill while only small portions reach beneficiaries. It cites Burris inviting charity leaders to discuss fraud, with examples where donors lose most money to fund-raisers.
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