Government veto over schools debate in Senate vote
The Senate approved a measure to cut federal funds to any public school district teaching acceptance of homosexuality. The 63 to 36 vote, backed by Senators Seine and Smith, argues government funding shapes curriculum and prompts concern over state intrusion into family matters.
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U.S. Senate
Jesse Seine
North Carolina
Bob Smith
New Hampshire
Senate
Ents
Craven County
Revival of the Law of the Sea Treaty in Clinton era politics
A history of LOST, its 1973 beginnings, and a resurgence under the Clinton administration. The piece critiques efforts to repackage a Third World redistribution scheme as a global maritime treaty, noting Reagan's 1982 interruption and limited ratification by major powers. It warns that bad ideas lie dormant until revived by sympathetic officials.
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Washington
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Clinton
Brzezinski
Carter
Nixon Apparatchik Eliot Richardson
United Nations
Ronald Reagan
Fiji
Cameroon
Soviet Union
LOST
Moonem
Dave Barry
Global seabed treaty sparks U S and Russian debate
Doug Bandow argues the LOST seabed accord signals a shift toward international collectivism as the United States moves toward more government control while Russia preliminarily backs free market signals. He notes U N endorsement and Senate ratification pending amid opposition.
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Dicte
Clinton
Jaruzelski
Russia
United States
Brzezinski
Doug Bandow
Cato Institute
Policy restricts medical marijuana use despite relief reports
The piece notes that marijuana has offered relief for cancer patients with severe nausea when other therapies fail, but still violates federal law. It cites a 1992 Bush administration move ending compassionate use for new patients and questions research hurdles, while highlighting officials arguing evidence is insufficient to outweigh legal prohibitions.
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U.S. Public Health Service
Congress
Health and Human Services
Philip Lee
Capitalist Pig Eidelmann Leads Radio Maximum Growth
Paul O Connor profiles Michael Eidelmann, Russian general director of Radio Maximum, whose Perm station dominates its market with full dependence on advertising. His audience skews well educated and affluent, with a sales force twice that of local newspapers. The piece notes a U.S. Russia discussion on management for free markets.
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Gue
Michael Eidelmann
Russia
Eidelmann
Radio Maximum
Perm
Ural Mountains
Moscow
Craven County charac ter traits program sparks parent concern
Patricia P. Partin of New Bern writes that character training should come from home not schools and demands full parental information on what is proposed, how it will be taught, by whom, and how much classroom time it will use. She cites Wake County as an example where input was sought before changes.
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Sun Journal
Craven
Craven County
Wake County
Patricia P. Partin
New Bern
County backs Craven council amid funding debates
Editor notes ongoing Craven County support for the Craven County Council on Women funding, highlighting annual county funding and private donations from individuals including Commissioner Ed Armstrong. A grant denial threatened program continuation, and a proposal for additional county funds was disapproved while existing budget allocations continue monthly.
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Craven County Council
Craven County Commissioners
Council On Women
Craven County
Ed Armstrong
Southern hospitality shines in New Bern thank you note
A New Bern resident thanks friends and Riverside United Methodist Church members for cards calls visits and help after a minor leg surgery expressing gratitude for the local hospitality and community spirit.
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New Bern
North Carolina
Riverside United Methodist Church
Fragmentary notice on submissions to editor demands
A damaged text requests submissions to 1149 New Jure N C 28563. It requires letters to be signed and provide authors for editor’s review.
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