Dole in Oz as Hollywood attack stirs debate
The article recounts Senator Bob Dole slamming Hollywood and Las Vegas for depravity while fundraising in LA and Las Vegas. It notes reactions from Norman Lear and others, accusing McCarthyism and hypocrisy, amid Dole’s critique of entertainment profits over decency. It cites films and music he referenced and quotes critics like Lara Bergthold.
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United Nations Must Act Decisively For Bosnia Peace
A call for decisive action by the United Nations to end Bosnian and Croatian strife. The piece argues there is no true peace while civilians are shot and bombed, urging justice keepers to confront aggression and restore safety. It frames the struggle as a test for the international community and the UN’s resolve.
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Anaheim
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Renewal via immigration debate in American politics ends flourish
Stephen Chapman argues fear of immigration is aged but growing, shaping GOP campaigns. He counters claims that immigration burdens economy or raises crime, noting low net migration, rising education levels among newcomers, and economic benefits. He cites studies on unemployment, welfare use, and crime, urging renewal through open immigration.
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Patrick Buchanan
Peter Brimelow
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Barbara Jordan
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Julian Simon
Robert Topel
University of Chicago
Waiting games stall North Carolina budget talks
Columist Paul OConnor notes House Speaker Harold Brubaker and his Republican team push a fast start aim for 1995, but Senate Democrats balk on Smart Start. With both chambers short of full cooperation, leaders face pressure to return to bargaining table and finish base budget negotiations before July.
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Rooting for Mickey Mantle and for Us
Jeff Greenfield reflects on Mickey Mantle’s battle with illness and how Mantle’s rise to superstardom in 1956 mirrors a generation’s passage. He contrasts youthful memories of Mantle’s heroic home run against the stadium’s roof with the present reality of his hospital struggle and a sport in turmoil. He ties personal memory to the broader decline of baseball after injuries, noting the aging fan base and generational shifts.
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