Editorial Ross Perot ready to fool them again
The piece charges Ross Perot with political arrogance and forecasts a repeat of 1992 style auditions in 1996. It argues Perot invites Clinton and GOP contenders to a Dallas forum to drum up support, may act as moderator, and would use questions from loyal followers to stage a show, urging leaders not to be props.
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Mystery numbers in Alltel bills prompt questions
A reader questions Alltel billing practices citing missing itemized local extended service calls. They question why details aren’t printed and wonder if customers are being billed incorrectly, noting they would need internal lists to charge accurately.
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Public Day Care Availability in the 1990s
The question notes a lack of public day care centers in the 1990s despite public high middle and elementary schools existing. It asks why two people are needed to maintain a family and why public day care centers were not provided or prevalent during that decade.
Public day care reform proposal gains support
The writer advocates a universal pay what you can public day care funded by federal dollars. It would serve welfare recipients and job seekers, provide nourishment and immunization, and unify services under one center. Early education and nurture for disadvantaged children could reduce future crime and reliance on welfare.
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Defense of the Second Amendment as a barometer of government
Charley Reese argues that the Second Amendment reveals officials' distrust of the people, warns against a hostile government, and calls for restoring revolutionary ideals through ballots. He notes polls showing fear of federal power, secrecy in government, and the need to reconcile citizen and state roles as Independence Day themes.
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Powell's rising bid for president gains momentum
Ben Wattenberg notes Colin Powell as a serious potential candidate with a broad appeal across groups. Nightline hails Powell as a compelling speaker whose message blends sacrifice, work, pride, humor, and patriotism, while analysts discuss third party viability and ballot access challenges.
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