Integrity of justice system urged after judge pleads no contest
Justice of the Peace Marvin Mitchell accepts a no contest plea to official oppression linked to a sexual harassment claim from a 15 year old Amarillo truancy student. He faces a Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct hearing and could lose office. The piece calls for restoring public trust and suggests resignation or removal. It also covers Texas A&M Bonfire plans and a two year postponement for safety and memorial reasons.
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Editorial Page Note on Opinions and Board Roles
Amarillo Daily News states editorials reflect the editorial board while local and syndicated columns express individual writers opinions. The notice clarifies separation of editorial stance from columnists viewpoints across the page and opinion section.
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Ben Franklin weighs in on GOP at Philadelphia convention
A fragmented interview excerpt with a Philadelphia audience pondering Gov. Bush and Dick Cheney. The piece juxtaposes historical quotes with modern politics, noting Bush's public perception, Cheney's role, and GOP strategy while referencing Ben Franklin as a rhetorical device.
Cheney a good pick for Bush babysitter
The piece rips Cheney as a mirror image of Bush, noting their shared paths and stark contrasts. It skewers Cheney's record from Congress to Defense, his health history, and his wife Lynne, arguing he would anchor Bush's candidacy as ballast rather than balance.
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Danforth Report leaves many Waco questions unanswered
In Little Rock a critique notes the Danforth Report focuses on ground facts while omitting judgmental inquiries about the decision to storm the Waco compound. It cites Ramsey Clark and Bill Clinton pledging responsibility, questioning whether better judgment could have saved children and urging accountability beyond legal findings.
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