Word: incidentally
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The incident became an instant cause celebre. Critics dubbed the columnist "the Jacuzzi Gunman" and "Rambo Rowan," while black leaders criticized authorities for dropping charges against the white intruders. No charges have been brought against Rowan, and the case against the youths is still under investigation. In his first column...
Our sentiments exactly, replied National Rifle Association Spokesman Wayne LaPierre, who plans to use the incident for promotion. Idaho Senator Steve Symms went a step further. After taking out an N.R.A. membership for Rowan, he sent the columnist a pithy telegram: YOUR ACTIONS HAVE SPOKEN LOUDER THAN YOUR WORDS.
The blatantly conservative Washington Times, which throughout the week had launched attacks on Democratic nominee-to-be Michael S. Dukakis in its front-page headlines and news articles, made the Rowan incident its lead story, with the obvious intent of discrediting not only a liberal, but a prominent writer for...
HAD the gun not been there, Rowan would be the first witness for the prosecution in a misdemeanor court. Instead he now faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and up to 10 years' imprisonment. Had he killed or permanently disabled the teenager, Rowan would obviously be facing far...
The Port Elizabeth court decision grew out of a 1987 incident in which the Rev. Allan Hendrickse, head of the opposition Labor Party and a member of the Botha Cabinet, took a dip at King's Beach. His action drew a strong rebuke from President Botha, who threatened to drop...