Candidates scramble for JFK comparisons in campaign
Washington AP report notes both parties invoke John F Kennedy legacy in late White House race. Dukakis embraces liberal tradition of Roosevelt Truman and Kennedy while Bush argues he shares JFK path on taxes and defense. Quayle disputes Dukakis as Jack Kennedy and Bentsen backs the Kennedy line in debate.
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Media bias centers on close elections in 1992 race
Washington AP outlines a paradoxical bias toward close contests. Journalists favor tight races for better stories, potentially shaping momentum for candidates like Dukakis while easing concerns over incumbents. The piece notes voters enjoy a close race and that media scrutiny can boost underdogs through sharper questions and renewed visibility.
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Kitty Dukakis Hospitalized With Fever During Campaign Stop
Kitty Dukakis wife of Michael Dukakis was admitted to University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis for observation and tests after fever and chills following a dinner with staff and Secret Service guards at a St. Paul hotel during her husband’s campaign trip.
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Israelis Vote as Violence Fears Shape Election
In Jerusalem and across the occupied territories Israelis cast ballots amid fear and recent attacks. Likud led by Shamir and Labor under Peres vie for a majority in the 120 seat Knesset, with 27 parties contesting and security measures tight.
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Israel Elections at a Glance for the 12th Knesset
Voters near the electoral age of 18 are to vote with about 2.9 million registered voters and polls opening at 7 am local time. The Knesset will have 129 members with government formed by the party winning a majority. Details on parties and candidates.
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Reagan brands captors barbarians over Lebanon hostages
President Reagan called the Moslem captors of Terry Anderson barbarians and rejected charges that his administration was not doing enough to free the hostages in Lebanon. He dismissed a Beirut videotape claim as untrue and said Anderson likely spoke from a script. Nine Americans among 17 Western captives are held in Lebanon.
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Vasi Leads in CT Poll Amid Elyria and Lorain District Gaps
A CT poll shows Vasi with a steady about 10 point lead over Yingling in northern and southern county regions. In Elyria area, Vasi leads 42 to 32 with 25.6 percent undecided. north of Route 254 Yingling trails 32.7 to 21.9 with 45.4 percent undecided. Democrats' large registration edge complicates Yingling's bid. Yingling has low name recognition and minimal campaign spending compared with Vasi's 13,545.
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Lorainite gets prison in gun running case
Lorain man Edgardo Valazquez, 22, was sentenced to 315 years in prison by Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge Floyd D. Harris in a gun running ring to New York. He was among 23 charged by a Lorain County grand jury in January 1987 with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity and unlawful firearms transactions. 20 have been sentenced, two at large, and one defendant had charges dismissed.
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Potato Shortage Predictions Hit Snack Makers
Faulkner says Chipshurt savings fall short while Dan Dee grows half its potatoes. Frito Lay's Beverly Holmes says ample supply expected, but Shearer warns the potato stock may be totally depleted by year’s start. Super Bowl Sunday could push prices up.
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