Smith & Wesson agrees to broad gun safety reforms
The company will design childproof guns, add external locks, and install internal locks within two years. It will place chamber indicators, invest in personalized gun tech, and require safety training for buyers. Sales will be restricted to compliant dealers, with rigorous background checks and advertising limits near schools. An oversight panel will monitor compliance.
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Los Angeles
Smith & Wesson
Clinton
Smith
Wesson
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Pay raises urged to improve prison officer safety
Cory Jackson argues pay hikes for Texas correctional staff are needed to attract competent workers and reduce danger. He cites unfit staff, contraband, poor medical response, and lax hiring standards at the Jordan Unit in Pampa, urging higher pay and stricter qualifications to create a safer environment for officers and inmates.
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Pampa
TDCI
Jordan
State of
Texas
TDCJ
Former Palo Duro Coach Commends Referee Artrail Tillman
A former Palo Duro High School teacher and coach commends Amarillo youth Artrail Tillman for being selected to officiate at the boys state basketball tournament. Tillman, a former Palo Duro student athlete, impressed with refereeing at a high level amid strong crowds.
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Palo Duro High School
Amarillo
Artrail Tillman
Artrail
Palo Duro Studet
Government should log off e commerce taxes on the internet
A reader argues that governments overtax citizens and chase revenue through many fees, urging to avoid e commerce taxes. The piece contends that high tax burdens drive people to online purchases and warns against debt from new bonds while asking to keep government out of internet sales.
Letters Information Amarillo Globe-News
Information line for letters to the editor and guest columns. Provides phone numbers and extension 2130 for letters and 2131 for guest columns. Also lists mailing address Box 2091 Amarillo TX 79166 fax and email for correspondence.
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Amarillo Globe- News
Amarillo
Amarillonet.com
GOP Platform Backs Pro Life Abortion Ban and UN Exit
A 1998 Republican state convention platform endorses respecting innocent life from conception to natural death and calls for a ban on partial birth abortion. It urges Senate and House action to criminalize late abortions and advocates withdrawing from the United Nations, WTO, and related trade bodies.
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United States
United Nations
NAFTA
GATT
World Trade Organization
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
CFA
Trilateral Commission
U.S
U.N
FTA
WTO
Graduation for Christians and church growth ideas
The writer reflects on expanding church capacity through member graduation to take on service tasks. A farmer’s story shows neighbors aiding a struggling family, illustrating teamwork in faith communities. The church aims to empower members to serve, beyond mere buildings, to reach those in need.
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Amarillo
South Dakota
Dad
Quote on nations and God cited in Lincoln era text
The excerpt asserts nations must acknowledge dependence on God and honor biblical truths, claiming blessings for nations whose God is the Lord. It framesFounding Fathers as grounding rights in a Creator and questions current mainstream alignment.
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Lincoln
PETA ad calls to ban milk and praise beer
Amarillo Daily News reader rants about PETA despite disliking its campaigns. He recalls previous ads and claims dairy farming funds PETA, criticizing the group as offensive and illogical. He dismisses the message and urges readers to ignore PETA.
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PETA
Jesus
Peta Group
Milksucks
Dairies
Dave McReynolds
Amarillo Daily News
Amarillo
Texas
Amarilonet
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