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Newspaper
The Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1986
Page
2
A reader vents at the Oscars telecast deeming it overblown and stilted with celebrities. The piece mocks Teri Garr and Jane Fonda, lampoons fashion and speeches, and spoofs award notions while noting Bob Hope quips and scenes that provoked mixed reactions.
A Californian reflects on bias after moving to Baytown Texas, detailing experiences of being labeled different and called yankee. The writer condemns regional and racial slurs, questions the use of stereotypes like women drivers, and urges respect for all Americans regardless of color or origin.
The Lantern is a Lee College District newspaper run by journalism students in Baytown Texas. It lists staff members and notes association with journalistic groups and policy on letters to the editor while stating opinions reflect writers, not the college administration.
A reader urges Lee College to host a Texas Young Republicans club to provide balance on campus debates. The piece notes LC’s current exposure to one political viewpoint and recalls four instructors willing to sponsor. The reader emphasizes student involvement and rational decision making in 1986.
A Sterling High School SADD meeting features Mississippi State Police Officer Pete Collins who asks students and parents to consider death from drunk driving. He recounts fatal accidents, including a teen with a Corvette, to stress life’s value and urge students to avoid risky choices on weekends.
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