Clinton Beijing trip risks Taiwan confrontation crisis
Lubbock editorial warns that Clinton’s planned late June visit to Beijing could test U S commitments to Taiwan and Asian security. It urges explicit U S policy defending Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, opposing Beijing's reunification pressure, and seeking a three win path for Washington Beijing and Taipei amid nuclear and strategic tensions in Asia.
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Tiananmen Square
Taiwan Straits
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Japan
Mike Mansfi
America
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Letters to the Editor Rejecting the Notion of Choice
A reader argues that sexual orientation may be a deeper drive rather than a conscious choice. The writer contends tolerance toward gays, urges viewing sexuality as a complex trait, and proposes focusing on non sexual attributes. Information for submitting letters includes Amarillo Globe-News contact details.
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Micheal Word
Mr. Ward
Amarillo Globe-News
Amarillo
Amarillonet.com
Rudeness to Woman Using Cane Highlights Age Bias
A reader laments store clerks and customers ignoring and belittling an elderly woman with a cane. The piece notes invisibility and assumed stupidity toward seniors and calls for greater awareness to change behavior toward the elderly.
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Mother
Mom
Heston denounces liberal foes in NRA tie speech
The article portrays Charlton Heston as wielding far right rhetoric during a Free Congress Foundation speech last December. It details his attacks on Clinton, the media, and Hollywood, plus homophobic and racist remarks praised by David Duke. It contrasts media silence with Muhammad’s backlash and notes NRA aims to sway gun policy amid public outrage and support.
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Heston
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Promised Land
Jarnagin right Bivins wrong about Bush
In a Texas political column Elizabeth Jarnagin sides with Gov. Bush critic Sen. Teel Bivins on school policy. The piece argues Bush’s administration is weak and school funding via homestead exemptions and voucher plans would harm public schools, urging focus on local control and standards.
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Bush
Teel Bivins
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Elizabeth Jarnagin
Junior
Texas
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Quiz Time Riddles on Hachare and Ravens
In a puzzling quiz two questions emerge. First asks which item might feature a hachare with options Roman soldier uniform tailor shop menu map. Second asks what Hugin and Munin represent with answer thought and memory as hints, tied to Odin’s ravens.
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Shoplifting Costs Heat Up For Retailers
Retail managers in Amarillo say shrinkage now runs mainly from shoplifting, estimated at 80 percent of losses, with costs varying from 1 to 5 percent of sales. Stores invest in cameras, alarms, bar code stamps, and extra security as amateurs and professionals alike erode profits, hitting customers in higher prices.
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Texas
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