Kosovo War Ends in Doubtful Seriousness Adrift
Charles Krauthammer argues the Kosovo campaign shows U S leaders lacking will and serious aim. He critiques Allied restraint the focus on selective targets and empty buildings while Milosevic pressures Kosovars. He says true seriousness arrives only when NATO targets real assets including cultural icons like Rembrandt.
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China Leader Arrives Amid Controversy and Tensions
Two days after a state paper cartoon depicted Clinton as Hitler, China’s prime minister lands in Washington amid human rights, Taiwan, and nuclear security concerns. The visit is labeled cordial by the State Department, while Libyan leader Gaddafi yields two Pan Am bombing suspects amid sanctions pressure.
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On This Day April 11 1999 History and Births
Highlights include Napoleon abdication in 1814, KOKA Pittsburgh first live sports radio description in 1921, and Johnson signs Civil Rights Act in 1968. Births include Christopher Smart, Charles Evans Hughes, Dean Acheson, Joel Grey, Louise Lasser, Bret Saberhagen. Mets debut 1962 with 11 4 loss. Quote by Jonathan Swift.
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Martn Luther King Jr
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Charles Evans Hughes
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St. Louis
Jonathan Swit
China policy driven by business interests
Jack W. Germond and Jules Wit cover argue that both major parties back engagement with China to protect business interests. The column notes Clinton and Bush share a pro trade stance, while Pelosi warns China is “eating our lunch.” The piece critiques political hypocrisy over WTO talks and economic ties shaping policy.
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Zhu Rongji
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Guilt Trips and Parenthood Over a Weekend Trip
A Dayton Daily News columnist reflects on how guilt from children colors parental decisions. He recalls planning a Hilton Head trip with his wife while a 20-something son presses for attention and birthday plans, illustrating how guilt persists even as children grow. He muses that a parent may never escape guilt and may choose the trip anyway, accepting the cost of missing a birthday.
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