NATO tensions surface despite Paris signing ceremony
The Paris charter ceremony brought smiles but masked ongoing strain between Washington and Moscow over NATO expansion. Critics warn Yeltsin’s stance could reshape postwar Europe, with fear of a new Yalta as borders redraw under Moscow influence.
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Rise in mealtime grace sparks debate on prayer and manners
Column discusses Gallup and Roper surveys on Americans praying before meals and parental aims to teach good manners and religious faith. Notes Roseanne’s final episode grace echoing broader trends and cites NIHR studies linking prayer to better healing, amid skepticism about faith’s rise.
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Coach's bet cheers players as cancer battles loom
A local coach notes a vivid youth soccer moment while a family confronts Robby, a second grader at South Africa Baptist Christian School, facing cancer treatment at St. Jude. The piece reflects on family strength, personal loss, and hope through faith as Robby undergoes chemotherapy and spinal tests.
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Thanks to the school bus driver Betty Thompson
A letter thanks bus driver Betty Thompson for safely transporting Amanda to J D Lever School. The writer praises safety habits, Amanda’s highway crossing, and parental supervision. A grandmother and parents emphasize trust in Ms Betty.
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