Bush’s reform agenda boosts his presidential stature
Charles Krauthammer argues that George W. Bush used a conservative, reformist stance to shed the Clinton era gravitas gap. He notes Bush’s policy speeches on education, taxes, Social Security, and defense frame him as a credible reformer. Gore’s criticisms risk highlighting Bush’s leadership potential as voters weigh 2000 stakes.
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Stolen American Children Case Moves Clinton to Press Germany
The piece urges President Clinton to confront Germany over German custody rulings that keep American children from their noncustodial parents. It cites Hague Convention failures, calls for access rights, and notes Senate aides pressing for action. Sally Quinn wrote the book foreword.
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Balloon Ball Brings Family Youth Back for One Happy Hour
D. L. Stewart recalls a family game called balloon ball played on a carpet net using encyclopedia spines. The game, enjoyed by parents and children and now grandchildren, sparked laughter and a sense of being young again for one evening in the Dayton Daily News column.
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Almanac May 28 2000 historical notes and sports
Almanac entry recalls events on May 28 1959 Able and Baker monkeys orbited and were recovered. A 1987 Moscow Red Square plane stunt led to Soviet defense minister firing. Baseball highlight: 1980 Oakland A's Wayne Gross and Dwayne Murphy stole home in first inning against Kansas City.
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