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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1995
Page
12
The Senate seeks to shift most federal welfare programs to the states to spur reform. Republicans back block grants while Democrats push numerous amendments. The piece weighs state autonomy against national policy, noting varied needs across regions and potential pain from defederalization, but hopeful a workable model may emerge.
The Orange County Register argues that Hoovering back EPA power faces broad opposition from establishment and public alike. It recalls Rep. Dingell warning of regret and President Clinton's veto, while noting EPA growth since 1970 and rising costs. Critics doubt the cost benefits of cleaner air and water amid diminishing returns and programs like Superfund.
Doug Bandow argues that U.S. security guarantees have shielded Japan from increasing its defense effort. Tokyo cuts military spending while the United States spends more than 3.9 percent of GDP. Some Japanese officials advocate a larger, defensively tailored build-up with regional cooperation, backed by allied funding and diplomacy.
The ABC Disney acquisition triggers a flood of joking coverage nationwide. Editorial cartoonists gleefully lampoon mouse ears on ABC branding while staff quips reflect a mix of humor and caution about the new corporate era.
Jeff Greenfield argues Disney’s brand identity gives ABC and the Walt Disney Co. a strong, continent-wide distribution network and global reach. He notes that old networks benefit from enduring identity amid media clutter and discusses regulatory questions about empire growth and diversity.
Eastern North Carolina legislators enacted four bills on hog waste. A certification for waste land application on farms with over 250 swine, a doubled buffer zone from lagoons to homes and institutions, a funded state budget for monitoring large operations and a cost share program for animal waste, and a blue ribbon commission to study agricultural waste. Readiness to strengthen the industry and prevent spills is stated.
Panthers fans lament the Sun Journal omitted a Panthers write up in the Friday game recap, noting only the Bears quarterback derby on page B4. The editor cited reliance on wire services, sparking reader frustration over local sports coverage and Panthers visibility.
Readers are instructed to send letters to Forum at Sun Journal P O Box 1149 New Bern North Carolina 28563. Letters must be signed and include the author’s name and phone number for verification.
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