Halloween memories from a swinging 70s Miami
Editor John Hendler recalls scorching Halloween nights in Miami during the 1970s with crude plastic masks that suffocated, sweaty costumes that blinded him, and a comic, chaotic incident where he knocked over kids in H R Pufnstuf outfits before their mom, dressed as a mime, intervened. The piece ends with a cautionary note to have a safe Halloween.
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Word on the Street on Occupy Wall Street movement
Public voices reflect mixed views on Occupy Wall Street. Supporters praise grassroots momentum and nonviolence while critics argue the capital system built the country and warn against wealth redistribution and its potential harm to the economy.
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Tekonsha bond vote urged as gift to future
A Tekonsha reader urges neighbors to invest in a community field house via a bond, framing it as a gift to the town’s future and a measure of the town’s big heart. The letter reflects on growing up there and the shared care for education and local sports.
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Where Does Your Halloween Chocolate Really Come From
The letter draws attention to Ivory Coast cacao farms relying on child labor and slavery. It highlights long hours, poor conditions, and injuries, noting limited progress by major firms and urging readers to consider origins and ethics when indulging in chocolate.
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Call for Balanced Budget Vote to U.S. Senate
A reader urges Congress to pass a balanced budget by the December 1 deadline. The letter asks contacting Senator Debbie Stabenow to request a vote, noting the House passed a balanced budget but the Senate has not acted.
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