Bellies over brains in the Middle East conflict editorial
The Gazette condemns reliance on force and urges rational thought over prejudice as Arab Israeli tensions flare. It notes an American-born Israeli shoots two worshippers in East Jerusalem, calls for UN action, and critiques leaders who inflame hatred while peace prospects fade.
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Alan Harry Goodman
East Jerusalem
Temple Mount
Overboard on coupons
Coupon collectors claim big savings come from mail in rebates rather than box tops. But stamps state costs reduce profits and travel time and effort erode gains. Time is money, and full accounting of gross savings minus expenses is needed to avoid misleading inflation fighters.
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Susan Samtur
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Jack Ogden Remembered for Decades of Sports Volunteer Work
The Gazette notes the loss of Jack Ogden 58 veteran sports writer editor and coach whose two decades of service inspired youths and volunteers. He mentored hundreds, worked 35 years on the sports beat, and his death prompts tribute from colleagues and readers.
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John D
Jack” Ogden
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Middleage
Middle East politics shadowed by Syria Iraq power tug
Damascus moves to topple Saddam Hussein amid a new 10 year Syrian Iraqi oil barter while Assad tightens control at home. The piece notes Jordanian and Saudi pressure, Iranian ties, and US limited influence as regional forces seek a new balance in a volatile scene.
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Good Friday reflections on meaning and personal salvation
A reader reflects on why Good Friday is considered good detailing the crucifixion and the risen Christ. The letter shares a personal testimony of accepting Jesus as savior fourteen years ago and the peace joy and fearlessness it brought to daily life.
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Outspoken Faith and Politics Show Narrow Moral View
An Outlooks column rebuts a DeVere Hirt critique of the Golden Rule in American churches and government. It defends liberal movie reception while condemning economic neglect, and endorses Gary Lamb as a 3rd District Democratic candidate focused on laborers and farmers.
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Easter Blessings as Twins Come Home from NICU
A family celebrates Easter by bringing home their twin granddaughters Melissa and Nicole, born five weeks early and cared for in St Luke's Hospital NICU. Grateful for the nurses doctors and friends prayers and God’s blessings.
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Nicole
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Debra Stepanek
Open minds and vague facts in media quips
A columnist dissects dubious quotes from newsrooms and radio, challenging inflated figures and misleading phrases. It mocks claims from AP and The Times about Nancy Reagan and a poker game, and notes misused terms like over and more than in public discourse.
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