Letter to the Editor on Gulf War policy and oil pricing
A reader argues that Desert Shield costs should be shared by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and that high oil prices may boost Texas while hurting the nation. The writer criticizes U S policy toward Iraq, questions Israel and Saudi motives, and warns against letting Saddam Hussein influence oil prices. He urges decisive action and a strong political response from the President and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persian Gulf
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Texas
Iraq
U.S
Israel
Iran
Cuba
Lebanon
Uncle Sam
Saddam
Congress
America
Brownfield Cubs fans urged to rally behind team
A reader laments criticism of Brownfield football and Cowboys coverage, urges community support for the young Cubs after tough starts, notes strong stadium turnout and calls for positive, steadfast backing despite losses and early-season struggles. Also questions Cowboys management and future prospects, urging loyalty.
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Seagraves
Eagle Stadium
Brownfield
Cubs
Muleshoe
BHS
Cub Stadium
Mules
Dimmitt
Cub
Civil War documentary The Civil War by Ken Burns review
A reviewer lauds Ken Burns PBS series The Civil War for its powerful narrative, stark photography, and voiceover by Morgan Freeman and others. It highlights grim statistics, battlefield scenes, Andersonville horrors, Sherman’s total war, and the Civil War’s impact on language and memory.
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Cold Harbor
Ken Burns
PBS
Morgan Freeman
Colleen Dewhurst
Sam Waterston
Julie Harris
Garrison Keillor
Burns
Andersonville
Adolph Eichmann
William Tecumseh Sherman
Georgia
Sherman
Lee
Grant
Appomatox
Gettysburg
Capital Highlights Texas Race Narrows As Williams Leads Richards
In Texas Governor race coverage, Williams holds a 15 point edge over Ann Richards in most areas except Richards’ Austin. A Houston pollster says Texas is now a two party state with roughly one third in each affiliation. Probes into Williams Midland bank and duress claims draw attention as four borrowers sue for 1 million dollars.
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Austin
Ann Richards
Clayton Williams
Midland
Houston
Richard Murray
Texas
Murray
Williams
Rio Grande Valley
Richards
Attorney General's Office
Williams’ Midland Bank
Richard
Texas rail dream from St Louis to Mexico City revived
The piece recounts historic Texas rail ambitions from Count Joseph Teffener’s “Macaroni Line” to today’s talks of linking San Antonio to Mexico City with Amtrak and Union Pacific involvement. It notes past failures, partial lines, and a possible extension toward New York, while citing legal flags and local name shifts in Kiomatia Texas.
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San Antonio
Mexico City
Missouri Pacific
National Railways of Mexico
St. Louis
Laredo
New York City
Texas
Count Joseph Teffener
Rome
New York, Texas & Mexican Railway
Rosenberg
Houston
Brownsville
New York
Telfener
Victoria
Souther Pacific
Amtrack
Union Pacific
Katy
Kiomatia
Red River County
Pecan Point
Flintham's Tannery
Hook's Ferry
Kiomache
Scrap
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EPA
Dallas
Cowboy
Cowboys
Washington Redskins
Steve Walsh
New Orleans Saints
Saints
Jerry Jones
Jimmy Johnson
NFL
Oilers
Washington
Kelly's
Kelly Sinclair
United States
Lincoln
Terry County
Irene Paddack
Kendrick Memorial Library
Lyndell Williams
Bill Clements
Texas Water Commission
Lee Biggart
LaPorte
Chet Brooks
Biggart
Brooks
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Andy Samson
Talk of
Jack Maguire
Panhandle
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