V-chips and parental control face political clash
Stephen Chapman argues against mandatory V-chip legislation promoted by Kent Conrad and endorsed by President Clinton. He notes parents have voluntary tools and advocate self-regulation, while warning the plan risks censorship, bureaucratic overreach, and stifling private industry efforts. He cites polls and dwindling TV violence, urging parents to take action themselves.
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North Dakota
Democrat
Junior
Sis
The
National Cable Television Association
Conrad
USA Weekend
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CNN
Clinton
Senate
Federal Communications Commission
Washington
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Promise Keepers call for racial unity and personal reform
David Wilkins of New Bern responds to a July 2 Forum piece and Calvin Brown on Christianity and democracy. He cites Promise Keepers as a growing, male Christian movement aimed at uniting men, overcoming racism, and influencing society by personal, church, and community action.
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Calvin Brown
Promise Keepers
Atlanta
Promise Keeper
Brown
America
Christ
Mr. Brown
David Wilkins
New Bern
ECAC named best resource for families of disabled children
Parents urge action as funding for parent training and information centers under IDEA faces removal for 1995-96. The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center helps NC families with workshops, referrals, and individualized support. Members advocate contacting House Appropriations Committee and lawmakers before July 20.
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Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center
ECAC
U.S
House of Representatives
Labor, Health and Human Services
IDEA
North Carolina
House Appropriations Committee
Columnist deflects blame as liberals face moral critique
The columnist accuses liberals of causing social decay while citing conservative figures who faced scandals. He argues conservatives push conformity, misinform youths, and profit from pollution, with Williams betraying allies by ignoring racism and civil rights sacrifices.
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Williams
Mr. Williams
Hammer and Nails aids Pamlico County housing effort
The Hammer and Nails Committee of Pamlico County Human Habitat, a 22 member volunteer group, wraps a year of home repairs for low income residents. From July 1994 to June 1995 they built wheelchair ramps and completed at least 10 other projects including roof and floor work, cabinet repair, and siding.
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Hammer and Nails Committee
Pamlico County
Pamlico County Human Habitat
Jim Himbry
County Board of Commissioners
Bayboro
Human Habitat Committee
Pamlico County Senior Services
Real America shines in one helpful hour
A reader recounts a roadside battery failure where nine strangers from diverse backgrounds, including Afro American neighbors and a young attorney friend, offer assistance. From jumper cables to pushing the car and lending tools, the day ends with a repaired battery and gratitude, illustrating daily acts of neighborliness across America.
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America
Amerca the Beautiful
Crazy checks and the social security paradox in Lake Providence
This column reports on Rosie Watson of Lake Providence Louisiana who collects nine federal welfare checks totaling 3893 dollars monthly as tax free income, with their seven children and a common law husband also on disability. The piece argues liberal support for welfare programs and accusing conservatives of anti child policy motives, citing social security and SSI as life sustaining for the family and criticizing the impact on education and work ethic.
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Lake Providence
Reader's Digest
Rosie Watson
Watson
Rosie
Reader’s Digest
Willie Bell
Southside Elementary
Bell
National Commission On Childhood Disability
Ray Owens
Moorehouse Parish
Owens
Republican Congress
SSI
Walter Williams
George Masonee
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