Tobacco industry moves toward broad settlement deal
The largest U.S. tobacco firms RJR Nabisco and Philip Morris seek a broad settlement to limit future liability, impose strict ad bans on youth aimed campaigns, and create a 300 billion fund over 25 years to cover smoking related costs. Representatives discuss a deal with consumer groups and government officials while urging full disclosure of health data.
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RJR Nabisco
Philip Morris
Joe Camel
University of California San Diego
California
Journal of the American Medical Association
Mickey Mouse
American Marketing Association
Prosperity flees for a global village
A sharp critique chronicles the departure of industry and jobs to lower wage regions. It contrasts labor hardship with corporate and political power, suggesting the American dream erodes as plants relocate to Mexico or Indonesia for cheap labor. The piece questions workers’ futures and societal priorities.
Letters to the Editor Praise for passive citizens role
The letter urges real good boys and girls to stay passive and watch TVs while hoping for government care packages. It touts the new global village as the healthiest choice and encourages continued support, claiming individuals can still make a difference despite media messages.
Teen abstinence effort boosts Lorain County youth
Chronical page highlights a positive program urging teens ages 9 to 14 to abstain from sex, backed by Cornerstone Pregnancy Services and eager local youths. It contrasts with an Atlanta study cited in the piece, deemed small and not generalizable, which critics say undermines the message.
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Chronicle
Lorain County
Atlanta
Letters on Restoring Local Postal Drop Boxes
A St. Jude area resident petitions the Postal Service to reinstate several removed drop boxes at Caro Line Street Gulf Road Poplar and Olive Streets and Cleveland Street Convenient Food Mart. The writer stresses ease of access versus trips to the Main Post Office and urges bringing back one or more boxes.
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Postal Service
Caroline Street
Gulf Road
Poplar
Olive Streets
Cleveland Street
St. Jude
GOP flips stance on independent counsel and Starr saga
The piece traces Republicans’ shift from opposing independent counsels in the Iran Contra era to backing probes of Democratic fundraising. It details Starr’s appointment, Reno’s Whitewater inquiry, and GOP railing against politicization, with comments from Dole, Helms, Faircloth, and Lott.
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Capitol Hill
Senate
Robert Dole
Independent Counsel Act
Bill Clinton
Lawrence Walsh
Kenneth Starr
Starr
Independent Counsel Law
Linbo
Janet Reno
Robert Fiske
Whitewater
Fiske
North Carolina
Jesse Helms
Lauch Faircloth
David Sentelle
Ronald Reagan
Justice Department
Clinton
Paula Jones
Republican National Committee
Parson Pat Robertson
Regent University Law School
Pepperdine University
Congress
Newt Gingrich
Sen
Trent Lott
Reno
Joseph Spear's NEA Writing Featured
Joseph Spear writes for the Newspaper Enterprise Association providing syndicated sports and feature copy for newspapers nationwide. His articles cover games players teams and events with a concise professional tone typical of mid century sports writing.
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Joseph Spear
The
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Janet Reno: feisty heart and clear eye for the law
Sandy Crady argues Janet Reno stands firm under political pressure, resisting calls for outside counsel in the Clinton Gore probes. He praises her independence, cites Waco as a misstep, and notes GOP fury while defending Reno’s insistence on pursuing law over politics.
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Reno
Law
Ine Wate
Bill Klein
Janet Reno
Justice Department
Clinton & Co
Militia Loonies
Waco
White House
Clinton Gore
Hassling
Reagan
Bush
Heaven and Earth
Senate
Trent Lott
House
Newt Gingrich
Clinton
Judiciary Committee
Gore
Justice
Mark Richard
Lee Radek
Craig Consanto
Department
Independent Counsel
Lincoln
al Gore
Democratic National Committee
Congress
Lincoln Bedroom
Motel 6
Bill
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Dick Armey
Texas
John Mitchell
Richard Nixon
Patsy
Henry Cisneros
Mike Espy
Ron Brown
Ken Starr
Whitewater
Ms. Clean
Bill Kiem
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A. C. Hudnutt
A. Cooper Khudnutt Publisher
Rudy Dicks
Pegg
Seer
Andrew R. Young
William R. Bryan Citar
Liggett Group
San Diego Union-Tribune
Gitger Woods
Hanpion
Global Village
Ford
Fisher Guide
Mexico
Indonesia
Cornerstone Pregnancy Services
Gop
Sandy Crady
Philadelphia Daily News
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