Editorial on air bags killing children and pigs in 1974 warning
The piece argues passenger side airbags threaten children, citing Volvo pig tests and NHTSA data. It notes a 2 to 1 ratio of child deaths to lives saved, recalls GM’s early reluctance, and suggests keeping airbags on the driver side while rethinking front passenger deployment.
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Ted Miller
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Nolan Ryan
Emre Inetus Myon San i A Co
Miller
Joan Claybrook
Purse grab incident highlights local courage
Claire Bayorek, praised as a one in a million for her strength after a purse snatching attempt. Her husband Dennis, son Jared, and friend Frank are called regular people who responded with protective, courageous instincts.
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Claire Bayorek
Dennis
Jared
Frank
Exterminator praised as dragon-slayer in Lorain County letter
A reader defends Mr Kilgore for years of pest work praising him as a hero while criticizing licensing enforcement. The writer cites lack of license proof, homeowner responsibility, and agency neglect, calling the matter a misunderstanding and urging caution before jail.
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Amahy
Mr. Kilgore
Courage Under Fire Named Must See for Gingrich Fans
Roll Call columnist Morton Kondracke notes Newt Gingrich endorses Courage Under Fire as a rare patriotic action drama. The piece contrasts Hollywood cynicism with Washington venality and cites Denzel Washington Meg Ryan in a Gulf War Medal of Honor plot. It suggests Bob Dole and Colin Powell should view the film as a call to duty and honor.
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America
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CIA
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Denzel Washington
Amy
Meg Ryan
John Wayne
Hondo
Iwo Jima
U.S. Army
White House
Michael Moriarity
Ed Zwick
Ryan
Bob Dole
Gen
Colin Powell
Courage
Victims' rights in bombing case spur constitutional push
San Diego Union Tribune columnist Joseph Perkins argues that justice tilts toward the accused in the Oklahoma City bombing trial. He supports a bipartisan constitutional amendment to guarantee crime victims and their families the right to attend proceedings, be heard on plea and sentencing, and receive timely restitution and protection. Clinton and Dole back efforts to level the playing field.
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U.S
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Timothy McVeigh
Terry Nichols
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McVeigh
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Jamie Coverdale
Rm Hurt
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Maitsch
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Senate
California
Dianne Feinstein
Arizona
Jon Kyl
Congress
Clinton
Bob Dole
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