Israeli raid on Lebanon harms peace process depicted
The weeklong Israeli strike in southern Lebanon breached the nine month cease-fire and killed at least 23 Palestinians near Beirut. Critics say the attack jeopardizes Camp David terms and risks wider regional escalation while the United States weighs large aid to Israel and renewed pressure for withdrawal from Sinai. The incident follows disputes over responsibility for the cease-fire breakdown and reflects tensions surrounding PLO retaliations and Israeli security moves.
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Israel
Lebanon
Palestine Liberation Organization
Beirut
PLO
U.S
Philip Habib
United States
Ronald Reagan
Menahem Begin
Sinai Desert
Egypt
Yamit
Camp David
Sinai
Begin
911 System Proves Limited Impact But Useful In Emergencies
A three year study finds the federally funded 911 emergency number has not significantly increased arrests at crime scenes, yet it remains valuable for rapid calls to fire departments and ambulances. Public education and proper use remain issues.
Fake churches hit by IRS crackdown on tax dodges
A surge in illegal deductions has led the IRS to pursue fake religious groups as tax shelters. Case highlights include William E. Drexler Sr. selling thousands of “church” kits from 1976 onward, creating instant congregations for fees up to $4,000 each, and encouraging harassment of IRS agents.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
William E. Drexler Sr
Life-Science Church of California
Handy-Danty
Life-Science
Decency and defense in a dangerous world
The piece reflects on balancing vigilance with humanity in raising children amid rising crime. Judith Vierst suggests practical rules for safety like avoiding strangers, locking doors, and not entering unknown cars, while stressing trust in good people and openness to experience. It adds cautions about crime being broader than violence and advocates gun control as part of reducing danger.
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Vierst
Lone
Armchairs are killers and jogger myths
An autos driver comments on joggers seen at sundown, noting many people chase the current health craze. He cites Harvard Medical School and podiatrists who warn that not everyone should jog, challenging herd behavior while acknowledging exercise benefits.
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America
Harvard University Medical School
Exercise and health risk debate on walking versus jogging
Jim Bishop notes the health impact of walking and jogging, citing Morris and Paffenbarger studies. Walking reduces heart risk but no guarantee against disease, while moderation is advised. Harvard, Cambridge, and Harvard warn against overdoing it, and swimming three times weekly is proposed as ideal muscle use. Medical guidance is urged for high risk individuals.
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J.N. Morris
Ralph Paffenbarger
Stanford
Morris
Harvard
Cambridge
Infanticide case stirs debate over saving Baby Doe
Barry Brown, Monroe County prosecutor, considered charging Baby Doe's parents after they declined corrective surgery for Down syndrome and a malformed esophagus, leading to the infant's death. Judges and the Indiana Supreme Court had refused to order life-saving measures. The case raises fears of normalization of infanticide and a slippery slope for civilizational values.
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Baby Doe
Monroe County
Ind
Barry Brown
Brown
Indiana Su Court
Doe
U.S. Supreme Court
Aristotle
Orient
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