Welfare's true impact on families in Reagan era era
Jim Wright argues that welfare policy since the 1960s has weakened family structure, increased illegitimacy, and created a welfare subclass. He cites Moynihan, Cratchit analogies, and evolving political rhetoric to claim empirical data show welfare failed to strengthen true families.
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Ronald Reagan
Washington
Beltway
Newt & Co
LBJ
Pat Moynihan
Moynihan
Cratchits
AFDC
Bob
Cratchit
Editor urges ferry tolls rethink in coastal area
In a letter from Oriental, C M Morris notes public support for a nominal 32 dollar yearly ferry fee for Pamlico Craven commuters. He compares private wear costs to tolls and cites James River Virginia as a model while acknowledging state officials later backed off the toll proposal.
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New Bern
James River Ferry
Virginia
Jerry Gaskill
C.M. Morris Oriental
Morris
State Board of Transportation
New Bern Planning and Inspections Dept Praised by Builder
A longtime builder commends the New Bern Planning and Inspections Department as highly professional and positive. He notes work on six projects in the Historic District since 1992, with five complete or under construction, emphasizing safety health and a pleasant built environment.
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New Bern
Requirements for Forum Letters to Sun Journal
Instructions request submissions to Forum Sun Journal in New Bern North Carolina. Readers must sign and provide address and telephone for editor's reference. Fax line provided. short letters under 300 words preferred. longer pieces may be edited. Anonymous not allowed.
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Sun Journal
P.O
New Bern
N.C
Talk radio clouds public judgment and narrows viewpoints
An editorial argues talk radio spreads opinion over balanced news, biasing many rural listeners. It cites Limbaugh and other hosts as shaping beliefs, with C-SPAN offering broader, multi sided coverage in urban areas. The piece warns that limited outlets hinder informed decision making.
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Talk
Washington
C-Span
The
Sun Journal
Bandon
Rusher
Greenberg
Hood
Buckley
Limbaugh, Liddy
Buchanan
Grant
Nafta
Rush Limbaugh
Media's Rush to Honor Holocaust Anniversary Sparks Outrage
A reader from Oriental North Carolina denounces CNN and other outlets for excessive Holocaust coverage. The letter accuses Jewish media owners of bias and claims equal airtime for Pearl Harbor and Bataan deaths is missing. It argues American heroes are ignored in favor of Jewish histories.
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CNN
Channel 12
Hollywood
Pearl Harbor
Bataan
Pear
Harbor
U.S.A
U.S
Alive at Five salutes downtown residents and visitors
Downtown event organizers praise the Alive at Five program as a community effort that showcases a revived cityscape. The January event Kidstuff featured performers from the Right Stuff jump rope team to local arts and music acts, with volunteers urged to contact the coordinator to help.
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The
Downtown Business and Professional Association
Swiss Bear
Frankie Coleman
Gary Shelton
O.marks
Debra W
Township 7 Auxiliary Heartfelt Thanks Amid Illness
A Lyme of gratitude from a Township 7 Auxiliary member battling leukemia. She thanks the women for bone marrow drives fundraisers and use of the Township 7 Fire Department building, noting their compassion and medical support for her and her son Kevin.
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Township 7 Auxiliary Organization
Township 7
Auxiliary
Ene Township 7
Aux
America's Cup Coverage Praised by New Bern Reader
Tad Michel of New Bern commends the paper for its Americas Cup coverage this year. He notes retirees and active sailors follow the races, especially with the all woman crew on the America Cubed challenging Dennis Con n or's dominance, and predicts broader interest among readers.
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Dennis Connor
Tad Michel
New Bern
Rebellious Spirit in States Sparks Constitutional Debate
Walter Williams argues for renewed state sovereignty citing Colorado 10th Amendment resolutions and a proposed State Sovereignty Act. He notes Nevada residents petitioning, seeking equal footing and federal land claims challenged by states' rights. The column frames federal power as overreaching and urges unilateral state action.
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King George
Washington
America
Congress
Colorado
Charles Duke
Colorado State Department of Revenue
Nevada
Mississippi
Elko Daily
Williams
U.S. Supreme Court
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Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Uncle Sam
Scrooge
Tim
Welfare Society
Bob Cratchit
Mom Cratchit
Dallas Morning News
Pamlico
Craven Counties
Oriental, N.C
Son
Impressions Studio
Athens Cafe
K. Housel Bogue
NS Travel
Bank of the Arts
Mei Yan
Chris Gawkil
Ashley Hartge
Amanda Hardison
Elizabeth Fuller
Young Men In
Jeans For Jesus Crusade Choir
Deacon Dolcy Hicks
Suzuki
Glenna Theurer
Gentry
Helen
Kevin
Walter Williams
George Mason Uni
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