Will OJ Simpson get a fair trial in the landmark case
Chicago Tribune columnist Joan Beck argues the O J Simpson case tests fairness as media scrutiny, public polls split along racial lines, and defense and prosecutors maneuver for every edge. She notes cost, tactics, and potential bias while warning judgment may be shaped by fame rather than facts.
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Newsweek
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Ron Goldman
Los Angles
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L.A
Gil Garcetti
Nicole
Joan Beck
The
Chicago Tribune
Reflecting on race, religion, and compassionate action
The writer critiques a HBO comedian's race driven portrayal of Jesus and urges focus on universal humanity. They argue real activism transcends race and should aid all people, citing Rwanda and the need for Christ like solidarity.
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Jesus Christ
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Rwanda
al Sharptons
Ice-Ts
Angela Davises
Submission guidelines for Forum readers in New Bern
Forum invites signed letters to the editor from readers in New Bern NC. Include author address and telephone. Fax to 638-4664. Letters under 300 words get preference. longer pieces may be edited. Include a headline and date when replying to a specific article. Anonymous and third party letters will not be used.
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Sun Journal
P.O
New Bern
N.C
Family of Dirk Simpson AIDS victim attacked by backsliders
Letter from a Jones County resident defending Lois and Gregory Simpson of Maysville over the death of Gregory Dirk Simpson from AIDS. The author condemns critics and hypocritical church members, praises the Simpsons’ faith and community support, and appeals for donations to a relief fund at For the Love of Dirk c/o the Simpsons in Maysville.
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Gregory
Dirk” Simpson
Maysville
Jones County
Dirk
Lois
Gregory Simpson
Lois Simpson
the Simpsons
The
Sun Journal
White Oak River Road
N.C
Controversy over city trash contract bidding at aldermen meeting
At Tuesday night’s meeting the board faced a heated dispute over a preferred ARS bid for the city trash program. Dallas Goodwin of Waste Industries questioned process and price, urging fair competition while Alderman Don McDowell and Mayor Bayliss defended ARS citing modest cost changes since 1981.
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Board of Aldermen’s
City
Greg Peverall
ARS
Dallas Goodwin
Waste Industries
Gram
Don McDowell
Craven Center Offers Path to Accepted Society for Youth
Craven Evaluation and Training Center runs a program for youths 16 to 21 in Craven, Jones, Pamlico and Carteret counties. It provides motivation, work ethics, employability skills, independent living and a work experience component with transportation. Enrollment is ongoing with little to no cost to participants and aims at college enrollment or competitive employment in eastern North Carolina.
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Craven Evaluation and Training Center
Encour
Craven
Jones
Pamlico
Carteret
North Carolina
Health care reform pause signals political realignment
Clinton signals pause on health care bills, blaming complexity and political games. He argues for delaying action, shifting focus to jobs and cost containment, and widening the insured pool while resisting a rushed patchwork law. The speech frames the move as a strategic victory for process over immediate victory.
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Hillary
Congress
Senate
House
Jeff Greenfield
Armey’s 17 percent tax plan gains mixed support
Congressman Dick Armey proposes H R 4585 The Freedom and Fairness Restoration Act to replace the tax code with a 17 percent flat rate with a 5300 child deduction and 13100 17200 26200 personal deductions The plan ends withholding freezes federal spending to 1994 levels and demands cost benefit analysis of regulations while rewarding property owners harmed by rules Walter Williams of George Mason Univ notes the proposal would reduce lawmakers power and raise questions about feasibility
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Texas
The
Wall Street Journal
U.S
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Hoover Institution
Alvin Rabushka
Robert Hall
Congress
Environmental Protection Agency
Fish and Wildlife Services
House Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committees
Walter Williams
George Mason University
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