Dobson Eyes Moral Stand Sees GOP Pressure From Faithful
Colorado Springs focus on the family leader James Dobson warns that Republicans risk losing evangelical voters over abortion gays in the military and other moral issues. He says Buchanan and Keyes best reflect conservative concerns but cautions against a third party if Dole remains the nominee. Dobson notes 5 million weekly listeners and 2 million constituents across Focus on the Family.
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Cole Pat Buchanan
Phil Gramm
Lamar Alexander
Alan Keyes
James Dobson
Pike’s Peak
Washington
Focus On
House
Newt Gingrich
Senate
Bob Dole
U.S
Dobson
Republican National Committee
Haley Barbour
GOP
Dole
New Jersey
Christine Whitman
California
Pete Wilson
Matchmaking judge backs off from forced marriage order
Judge Albert Mestemaker of Hamilton County Ohio rescinded a marriage order he issued in a domestic violence case saying forced marriage is inappropriate in the modern era. He argues marriage remains valuable despite 1990s complexities, but notes abuse cannot be condoned and that such orders are unenforceable.
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Albert Mestemaker
Hamilton County
Ohio
Judge Mestemaker
Mockery of British Intelligence in Hollywood Gossip
Mark Russell ridicules Marcia Clark and defense witnesses while criticizing Hugh Grant and other British celebrities. He questions why celebs are seen as inept and claims the talent pool lacks a proper hook. Los Angeles Times Syndicate.
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
DISD voters to decide on judgment bonds Aug 5
Dickson ISD faces questions over issuing judgment bonds to repay HS and P, with authority to raise taxes above the 1.50 ceiling. Questions focus on legislative priority, tax increase preconditions, and the AG review of bond proceedings. Sixteen-year repayment plan and four-year wind-down of early separation costs noted.
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Citizens of
Dickinson Independent School District
DISD
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Craig Eiland
Patricia Gray
Jerry Patterson
Community column questions bonds tax impact at district meeting
Khalili of Dickinson voices concern over judgment bonds and tax authority, urging clarity from the school board. He notes ambiguous sample ballot language, questions unanswered at the July 11 meeting, and calls for a delayed election until voters receive written responses from the attorney general. An upcoming community discussion is announced for July 27 at Citizens State Bank Community Room.
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Hs&p
Citizens State Bank
Texas City Lions Club Opposes Nessler Site for Center
Letter concerns Nessler Park site for a proposed convention center. Readers urge a public vote, defend the existing handicapped park and sidewalk trail, and propose downtown or Sixth Street locations with nearby parking and historic photos.
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Texas City Lions Club
Nessler
Lions Club
Lion Sheaffer
Sheaffer
Texas City Lion’s Club
Nessler Park
Marilyn Rolf
Chambers
Ben Franklin
Grants
Pat
Sixth Street
Texas City
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Hollywood
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Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Houston
Les Daughtry Jr
Debbie Urbanek
John Simson
Cathy Gillentine
Mark Kramer
Rick Gilliam
Chuck Stevick
Larry Cooke
Linda Morton
Floyd Sims
L.B. Ford
Tommy Shaw
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