Bombing does not derail Israel Jordan peace pact praise
The car bomb at the Israeli embassy in London is not fatal to the Israel Jordan cease fire. The pact marks a hopeful turn, though lasting peace requires both sides to abandon hostilities and adopt practical steps like open borders and direct communications. Talal Quinawi voices regional call for peaceful coexistence and cooperation despite lingering tensions.
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Crime bill eyed as crime rate set to rise, experts warn
The piece argues a $33 billion crime bill will not cut crime and may worsen it. It cites Alfred Blumstein and Stephen Chapman, noting teen violence drives total homicide rises since 1985, and that more police, prisons, or capital punishment offer little proven benefit. It criticizes urban aid programs as largely political funds.
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Perm Signs of Change as Moscow’s Russia Opens to West
Paul O'Connor notes mid July impressions from Perm amid Urals openness after years of closure. Foreign visitors mingle with locals as Western brands appear, vodka costs drop, and street vendors sell roses and life size Boris Yeltsin cutouts. Monuments to Lenin remain while a private university features a mural for a cellular service.
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Clinton faces Perot split amid 1990s discontent
The piece analyzes Bill Clinton's woes as the public backs universal health care but rejects the Clinton plan. It argues Clinton failed to win over Perot's 1992 base, citing Perot's 19 percent share and self-funding. It compares Nixon's 1968-72 strategy with Perot era frustrations and warns of a process radicalism shaping politics.
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Baseball players weigh strike amid gambling surge
Baseball players threaten to strike amid an ominous trend as gambling grows in popularity. Last year Americans flocked to casinos more than major league games, and legal bets topped 30 billion dollars, outpacing movies, books and park attractions. Players push to raise minimum pay from 109000 to 175000 and add 236000 to average salaries, amid concerns about baseball’s entertainment standing.
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