Kennedy Seen as Steady Choice for Supreme Court
Washington comments urge swift Senate confirmation of Judge Anthony Kennedy. A Judiciary Committee hearing begins December 14 with a late January vote planned and Kennedy slated to join the court by February 22 oral arguments. NOW opposition centers on civil rights in four Kennedy opinions, yet the author cites Kennedy’s adherence to precedents in three civil rights related rulings and a Pasadena desegregation case, arguing he is careful and methodical rather than liberal.
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Reagan Era Ideals Meet Cabinet Realities
A veteran observer recalls the Reagan era push to shrink government, noting promises of abolition and efficiency faded as veteran affairs gained cabinet status. The piece highlights loyalty, policy compromises, and the lasting tension between symbolic victories and budgetary impacts.
Jackson’s bid for Chicago mayor backfires in politics
The piece argues Jesse Jackson’s hurried mayoral push in Chicago exposed him as an outsider. He backed alderman Timothy Evans, then rebranded as mediator, but local leaders and residents viewed his intrusion as self serving. Chicago voters, not Jackson, will choose the acting mayor and shape city policy.
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Security At Summit Deliberations Amid Gorbachev Talk
Mark Russell notes tense atmosphere at the summit with security concerns over Gorbachev possibly addressing Congress. He cites right wing objections and a precautionary approach to Capitol Hill as the session nears.
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Soviet strength myth challenges NATO security blanket
A Chicago Tribune analysis argues Soviet military might is overstated. It notes conscript turnover, poor map literacy, and mistrust within the Warsaw Pact. It contrasts Soviet supply, communications, and armor with NATO weaknesses and questions the necessity of a nuclear shield.
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Hypocritical Parents Warn But Do Not Lead By Example
The piece condemns parents who lecture against drugs while abusing them themselves. It argues that sermons fail without good examples and that children imitate parental behavior. It emphasizes consistent conduct to foster willpower and resistance in youth.
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