Stalled car tag reform eyed to energize voters
Oklahoma legislators debate car tag reform with a ballot option as a means to cut tag costs. Bipartisan support exists for reform but amounts and fiscal impact on the budget divide Republicans and Democrats, stalling progress. Some favor letting voters decide, hoping to avoid a one party path.
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Lipscomb gets house confinement after bribery conviction
Former Dallas City Councilman Al Lipscomb, 74, received 41 months house arrest, a 7500 dollar fine plus 100 dollars per count for 65 bribery and conspiracy counts after his January Amarillo federal court conviction. Health concerns and nonviolent record cited as factors in sentencing.
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Editorial page notes and verse of the day excerpt
A brief editorial note explains that opinions on the left side reflect the Amarillo Daily News editorial board, while The Other Opinion page carries writers’ views. The verse of the day urges searching out faults and probing sin, acknowledging guilt or rescue not possible from God’s hand.
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Prostate cancer and Giuliani politics collide in campaign calculus
The author recounts personal prostate cancer experience from diagnosis to treatment options including surgery and radiation. He weighs patient choice, side effects, and prognosis while linking health to Giuliani's May 30 party nomination and potential impact on his Senate bid against Hillary Clinton.
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Myths and perceptions on Vietnam veterans and society
A critique of common Vietnam War myths cites Vietcong ties to the North, public opinion shifts, and Tet as propaganda victory. It cites Burkett's Stolen Valor and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund data on race, class, and casualty profiles, while discussing how fear and prejudice shape views on homosexuality and parenting in a pluralistic society.
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