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Newspaper
The Lantern
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1989
Page
2
A reader argues against making English the official language, saying English is already dominant, immigrants speak many languages, and official status could marginalize Spanish speakers. The piece warns of discrimination, notes ongoing illegal immigration, and urges understanding and inclusion while acknowledging practical concerns.
The writer urges preserving capital punishment arguing killers like Charles Manson deserve to die. They contrast Supreme Court limits on death sentences with life terms, claim killers harmed victims and families, and argue deterrence and costs favor execution over lifelong imprisonment.
The newly inaugurated George Bush demonstrates bipartisanship, cooperation with Congress, and steady leadership aided by Barbara Bush. Analysts warn of challenges ahead including deficits, drugs, and homelessness in the coming four years as a contrast to the prior eight years.
The Lantern staff page lists editor and assistant editor positions, sports editor, advertising reps and artists, photographers and photography editor, reporters including Sonia Barnett and others, along with an adviser. It presents names such as Rusty Martin, Dena DeLoach, Darren Franta, Jodie Stowe, Dina Parkinson, Robbie McDonald, Sonia Barnett, and Susan Cummings-Hastie in various roles.
The Lantern accepts local and national display ads at rates of 3.50 per column inch locally and 0.45 per agate line nationally. It prohibits ads promoting illegal activities or that are libelous obscene or in poor taste. The Lantern is published by Lee College District journalism students at 511 S. Whiting Baytown TX 77520-4703.
The author questions whether peace is real or propaganda and notes Reagan era tensions with Libya, Glasnost and Perestroika opening Russia, and Bush's defense freeze. They contrast cautious optimism with the risk of renewed arms buildup, emphasizing humanity of leaders and the uneasy cold war restraint.
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