Porch Swing Dream and the Postwar Work Ethic
Larry Hypes reflects on aging baby boomers, the shifting social safety net, and the enduring pride and work ethic of his parents generation. He recalls wartime resilience, the Great Society, and the reality of long careers while hoping for retirement space on the porch.
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Letter to the Editor on illegal immigrants and national allegiance
Ronald Barnhill of Lashmeet West Virginia argues illegals should become Americans or leave. He contends immigrants do not pay taxes or support local needs, praises Vietnam veterans and American values, and calls for stronger borders or harsher enforcement, replying to Zeigler's column on assimilation.
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