Holocaust payouts criticizes lawyers and donors
Washington columnist Charles Krauthammer argues billions in Holocaust reparations funds shift from aiding survivors to lawyers and organizations. He decries contingency fees and class actions, calls restitution late and harmful to memory, and urges scholars to pursue truth over money while acknowledging legitimate claims.
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Barry Meier
New York Times
Europe
Abe Foxman
Anti-Defamation League
United States
Ford
Fat cat dieting becomes a family comedy
A Dayton Daily News columnist riffs on weight loss for a cat and the impossible food ritual at home. The narrator and his wife debate veterinary advice on feline obesity, bowls always full, and the humor of trying to deny the cat a perpetual buffet. The piece hints the diet may fall to liposuction costs.
On This Day December 6 1998 History
Today marks the 340th day of 1998 and the 75th day of fall. In 1923 Calvin Coolidge addressed Congress, first presidential radio broadcast. In 1955 Joyce Brothers won top prize on The $64,000 Question.
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Congress
Joyce Brothers
On this day in history and birthdays turn 78
On this day in 1973 Gerald Ford was sworn in as Vice President after Spiro Agnew resigned. Today’s birthdays include Hart Kilmer Gershwin Moorehead Brubeck Cox Burk and others. In sports 1992 Jarry Rice of the 49ers set an NFL touchdown record with his 101st grab. Weather notes heavy rain and snow hit northern Italy in 1992.
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United States
Spiro Agnew
Willam S. Hart
Joyce Kilmer
Ira Gershwin
Agnes Moorehead
Dave Brubeck
Wally Cox
Peter Burk
Jarry Rice
San Francisco 49Ers
Horace
Genoa
Italy
Guarding your charity gifts amid holiday appeals
Joan Beck warns readers to scrutinize charitable solicitations during Christmas, noting rising giving and rising fundraising abuse. She advises verifying identities, checking how donations are used, and favoring local or well-vetted nonprofits with transparent budgets.
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Nature Conservancy
Greenpeace
Protect online privacy now amid medical and financial data risks
The Washington Post editorial argues that privacy protection is urgent for medical and financial data as data mining and information brokers expand access to sensitive records. It warns that reliance on self regulation may fail and that Congress will face hard questions about safeguarding citizens beyond consumer shopping.
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