Lesson of generosity clashes with city budgets at graduation
An inter city dispute over a $2000 contribution to Project Graduation reveals tensions between city boards in Havelock and New Bern. While both governments eventually commit half the $4000 total, critics say municipal funding should not substitute for parental responsibility or teach youths reliance on public funds. The piece argues for sober budgeting and student leadership without municipal “rich uncle” support.
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Gene Smith
Smith
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Twin Rivers Mall
Tema Barnes
Pepsi Cola
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Somalia
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Sri Lanka
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Liberia
Yugoslavia
Mississippi
Alabama
Aristide's Return Seen as First Step for Haiti's Poor
Haiti's military leadership appears to yield under international pressure toward restoring Rev. Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the freely elected president ousted amid turmoil. The move signals possible progress toward democracy, though a long road to revitalization remains, with Aristide negotiating amnesty for army opponents and UN backing at stake.
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Haiti
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Aristide
United Nations
Angolan Battle Death Toll Raises Moral Questions
The piece argues over U.S. humanitarian intervention, citing Angola's Huambo battle where 15,000 died, and compares it to Bosnia. It questions limits of aid, warns against blanket missions, and calls for criteria prioritizing national security and deterrence over broad troop deployments. Stephen Chapman of the Chicago Tribune is cited.
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Economist Magazine
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CNN
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Culture war indicators warn of social decay in America
Paul Greenberg argues a right wing index tracks social decline beyond economics. Illegitimate births, divorce, single parent families, teen suicide, and slipping SAT scores are highlighted alongside cultural critiques of Hollywood and elite values. The piece questions whether poverty stems from culture as well as economy.
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George Bush
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Empower America
Bennet
U.S
Ital
Hollywood
New York
America
Dan Dan Quayle
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