Letter to NRA President James Reinke on plastic guns
A columnist urges the National Rifle Association to back the Metzenbaum Thurmond four ounce metal minimum bill over the McClure metal detector bill. The writer notes political power, airport security, and public opinion as key factors in shaping gun policy decisions.
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James B. Reinke
National Rifle Association
Rhode Island Ave
Washington, D.C
NRA
Senate
Howard Metzenbaum
Strom Thurmond
James McClure
Idaho
McClure
America
Edwin Meese
Justice Department
Mr. Reinke
Tired tenant and readers respond to Abby column
A letter from a tired renter explains a landlord's request to empty drawers for a bug spray and contemplates refusal. Abby advises compliance to protect the lease and effectiveness, then other readers share feelings about smiling and a memorial card note.
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Abby
Nameless
Let kids make their mistakes
A mother questions tying her 6 year olds shoes insisting parents hinder learning. The author argues children gain responsibility, perseverance, and problem solving by handling failures themselves, urging parents to back off and let kids fail sometimes. John Rosemond notes the value of noninterfering support and shares his North Carolina practice details.
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Angel
Rodney
Englebert
John Rosemond
North Carolina
Charlotte Observer
P.O
Charlotte
N.C
Garbage Gridlock Sparks Trash Crisis Commentary
A columnist warns of rising waste disposal costs and gridlock as cities struggle to manage trash. He cites Minneapolis charging 30 dollars per ton in 1981 rising to 30 dollars, Philadelphia paying 90 dollars per ton to ship refuse to Virginia, and a proposed Curacao export deal. The piece blends humor with concern about recycling, consumer waste, and the mounting burden on households.
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Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Virginia
Curacao
Netherlands Antilles
Remarkable resilience shown by 13 year old Carl
A social worker recalls Carl, a 13 year old living between a grandmother, a minister father, and a drinking mother. He describes his struggles, returning to a group home, then finding stability in a foster home. Carl envisions college and a basketball path, cherishing support from foster families.
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Carl
Lorain
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