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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1994
Page
12
John R. Graham is publisher Patrick Holmes editor Judy Zimmerman advertising director and Jerry Wicks circulation manager for Vermont Royster A Freedom Newspaper.
The piece argues government growth worsens personal liberty. It cites Cost of Government Day on July 10 and Tax Freedom Day on May 5 as indicators. Government size, spending, taxes, and regulation have expanded since the 1980s, with peacetime burden rising and calls for smaller government and limits on intervention.
The piece recalls Apollo 11 as a rare achievement in human history. It traces the moon program from Sputnik through JFK's goal, notes the vast effort by 400,000 people, and honors Armstrong and fellow astronauts while warning of postmission doubt and the hope for future heroic feats.
Washington's Agency for International Development shifts focus from Africa and Asia to American cities amid critique of aid effectiveness. The piece argues that despite billions spent and calls for reform, aid often fails to help target regions, with deficits pressuring budgets and questions about achieving foreign policy goals.
Don Bandow argues that aid programs rarely deliver lasting growth and can entrench autocracies. He critiques humanitarian and economic aid, noting misaligned incentives, distorted markets, and the Pax Americana framework, urging an end to aid to collectivist autocracies and fledgling democracies. He cites AID audits and long-standing crises to illustrate limited impact and harmful side effects.
A Georgia case traces an April incident where Lynn Kiv slapped her 9 year old son in a Winn Dixie store. She faces felony cruelty charges with a bail set at 22050 and potential 20 year prison term. The column compares to OJ Simpson's 1989 case and notes the judge's lenient terms.
Syndicated columnist Sarah Overstreet reflects on parenting, punishment, and public scrutiny. She recalls Debbie’s spanking of her 12 year old and argues society must balance nonviolent discipline with fair legal treatment, noting investigative reports and child advocacy. She urges reasoned approaches and warns against jail for a cuff in the face.
Patricia S. Taiton writes in support of Buddy Swain, arguing he is a remarkable and highly respected educator. She recalls teaching with him at New Bern High School and notes his impact on students who later pursued science degrees.
A reader defends police actions in pursuing a Marine who stole $4 worth of gasoline. The writer argues the thief chose to run, the police did their job, and victims would suffer if such crimes went unpunished. They emphasize taxpayer support for law enforcement and that the thief endangered others by fleeing at high speed.
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