Community Cheers and Jeers Highlight Local Gratitude
Our View cheers community acts from Friends Serving Friends Thanksgiving dinner volunteers in Baytown to civil Black Friday shoppers and supportive Christmas cards to troops. Jeers target Thanksgiving shopping openings by major retailers and urge time with loved ones over material buys.
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Senate poised to strip commanders of sexual assault case control
The Senate faces a pivotal vote on the Defense Authorization Bill amendment by Kirsten Gillibrand and supported by Ted Cruz to transfer rape and sexual assault prosecutions from commanders to civilian military lawyers. Officials cite 3374 reported cases last year, 302 trials, 238 convictions, and 23000 unreported, with 66 percent of victims unwilling to report and 47 percent fearing retaliation. The bill also proposes 26 changes, including barring commanders from overturning juries and adding civilian review for nonprosecuted cases.
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Pickpocket defense tips and a 50 year old cautioned tale
The author recounts losing about 370 dollars in cash and a wallet, praising foil-wrapped cards and a separate wallet for IDs. He describes pocket enhancements via snap buttons to deter thieves, reports swift Visa card deactivation, and plans tax-loss documentation. A 50 year old Colombia trip recalls a safety pin wallet trick against carteristas in Cali.
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Americans Lose Trust in Others Amid Rising Suspicion
United States society shows a long term decline in social trust. Only about one third say most people can be trusted, while two thirds feel you cannot be too careful. Studies link trust to cooperation and growth, but note early life factors largely fix trust levels.
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This Day in History Highlights Key Events from 1828 to 1992
The entry notes 1828 Andrew Jackson elected by Electoral College, 1833 Oberlin College begins classes, 1925 Gershwin premiere at Carnegie Hall, 1947 Streetcar Named Desire opens, 1980 Bernadine Dohrn surrenders, and 1992 first text message sent. It also recalls 2012 fiscal cliff debate and a Pearl Bailey quote.
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Ohio
George Gershwin
New York
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Bernadine Dohrn
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