Israel election nears and tensions frame 40 year democracy
Israelis face a pivotal vote on November 1 with Likud led by Yitzhak Shamir advocating continued occupation and settlement expansion while Labor under Shimon Peres seeks U N backed talks and large territory concessions. Polls show a dead heat amid fears of violence and a voting system that rewards party lists.
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Israel
Occupied Territories
West Bank
Gaza Strip
Likud
Yitzhak Shamir
Liberal
Labor Party
Shimon Peres
U.N
Labor
Humane Society leaders under fire over high compensation
A column accuses top officials at the Humane Society of the United States of excessive pay and benefits, including a $310,000 Maryland home for President John Hoyt and $85,000 in self issued checks for Treasurer Paul Irwin. It notes board investigations and defenses from peers, while contrasting nonprofit compensation norms with industry assets. The piece also covers concerns about charity wealth, fundraising focus, and a separate note on pension fund skimming by corporations.
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National Humane Society
John Hoyt
Paul Irwin
the Humane Society
Hoyt
Maryland
Irwin
Hoyt and Irwin
Humane Society Board
Washington
Frederick J. Davis
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
John F. Kullberg
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Kullberg
Davis
Kulberg
Ohio
Mobilization For Animals
Kallberg
Americazi Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Animals
Humane Society of
United States
Peter Paul
San Francisco
Paul
Jim Lynch
House Democrats block child porn bill
In August liberal Democrats blocked the Child Pornography and Obscenity Enforcement Act while sponsors press for action. The piece notes Dukakis’ stance, cites Meese Commission critiques, and describes evidence linking porn to aggression. It reports on House delays, committee actions, and comments by William Hughes on asset forfeiture and enforcement.
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Washington
Senate
House
Michael Dukakis
Los Angeles Times
Dukakis
Meese Commission
American Civil Liberties Union
The
Washington Post
Pornography Commission
C. Everett Koop
Porn Commission
House Crime Subcommittee
William Hughes
D-Mj
Drug Enforcement Administration
Rep. Hughes
Keystone Schools Pride and Student Achievements
Sue Conrad praises Keystone school district for caring environment, artwork, and engaging classrooms. She highlights athletic coaching, sportsmanship, rising test scores, National Merit finalists, and appointments to West Point, Coast Guard Academy, and GM Institute, commending staff. Penfield Township.
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Keystone Schools
West Point
Coast Guard Academy
General Motors Institute
Keystone
Sue Conrad Penfield Township
Drugstore job memories reveal early worker life and pulps
A former junior clerk recalls Herschel Routzong who ran a drugstore with tinkering hobbies from radio to boats and woodworking. The pay was $15 biweekly but perks included ice cream, soda, and access to pulps and sensational magazines while noting gender norms and violent adventure themes.
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Herschel Routzong
Hersch
South Seas
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Trans Species Unlimited
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