Assault weapon ban faces renewed House challenge
Despite broad support for gun control a revived gun lobby and some lawmakers seek to repeal the federal ban on 19 semiautomatic assault weapons. NRA influence is strong in this fight with House action likely this spring while President Clinton vows a veto. Police chiefs and most Americans support the ban as protection against gun violence.
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Janet Reno
Generation Xbacks baseball cap myth in public opinion view
The Roper Center surveyed 1,053 Americans aged 16 to 30 and found their views largely mirror older groups. Most Xers value hard work, report life satisfaction close to the average, and many volunteer, suggesting stereotypes of disaffection are media driven. The piece cites PJ O Rourke urging practical actions over image.
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Roper Center For Public Opinion Research
Roper
PJ. O'Rourke
Lorain County Concludes 214 Bed Jail Expansion Plan
Tam responds to Howard King about how 214 beds can house over 2,000 inmates via bed days. With 214 beds, 365 bed days per year yield 78 110 bed days, enough for about 2 604 inmates at 30 days each. funding caps total beds. space should ease judiciary strain and boost alternatives like probation and house arrest.
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Howard King
Lorain County
Open letter to hit-and-run motorist over injured cat
An open letter describes a motorist who struck a large white cat in front of Bendix Invacare Corp around 12 30 on January. The writer found the cat seriously injured in the roadway, made a U turn as traffic stopped, and transported the cat in their car after witnessing the incident.
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Invacare Corp
Elyria
Letters to the editor on animal cruelty and safety
A reader from North Coast Animal Clinic condemns an animal death found on arrival. The writer urges responsible control of pets in homes and yards and asks why life is not respected, worrying a child could be affected.
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North Coast Animal Clinic
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Split in Navy Strategy Urged by Wartime Alliance
A historical column urges reviving wartime cooperation with Britain to cut costs. It argues the United States should lease 40 to 49 percent of the British fleet and retire much of its own navy, focusing on air power while Britain stays sea power. The piece cites Pearl Harbor and world wars to claim savings and debt relief.
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Fulton
United States
Pearl Harbor
Setting us straight on Social Security
The piece rebuts claims that reducing Social Security payments would shrink the current federal deficit. It notes Social Security runs a surplus funded by FICA, with surplus funds borrowed by the Treasury and repaid with interest, so cuts would not lower the federal deficit. The author argues demographic shifts could create a future deficit, but not now.
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Rules for letters to the editor publication
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Political fallout over budget stalls deficit action
Donald Kaul analyzes Washington stalemate over President Clinton's budget proposal. He mocks Republicans for delaying entitlements reform and predicts continued rhetoric, costly tax cuts, and potential NEA cuts. He argues the only path to balance is hard choices, with Democrats and Republicans fearful of voters.
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Clinton
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Bill Clinton
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