ManuaI for murder sparks free speech questions in America
Editorials question motives behind Hit Man A Technical Manual for Independent Contractors and the constitutional challenge over damages. The case centers on James E. Perry who in 1993 followed the book to hire killers in Silver Spring Maryland, raising concern about where such material belongs and the balance with civil liberties.
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America
OP Anc
James E. Perry
Silver Spring
PBS six hour Liberty! documentary revue and praise
A critical look at Liberty! The American Revolution praising the six hour PBS production for reshaping War for Independence with re enactments and strong performances. It notes Washington's crossing at Trenton and Abigail Adams voiced by Donna Murphy while praising Roger Rees.
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George Washington
Washington
Delaware River
Trenton
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Liberty
Ken Burns
Roger Rees
Thomas Paine
Donna Murphy
Abigail Adams
Hollywood
John Ford
Cable
AMC
No better measure of community than how it cares for its dying
Opinion piece by Cindy Edge-Aldrich of St. Luke's Hospice argues that society should openly discuss death and support dying individuals at home through hospice care. It emphasizes dignity, control, and comfort, with family involvement reducing grief and enhancing end of life quality.
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St. Luke’s
Cindy Edge-Aldrich
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St. Luke’s Hospice
Cedar Rapids
Letters clash over cats and cruelty in Gazette page
Readers dissect the Noah Ark case and cat killings, arguing owners must confine pets, condemning cruel acts, and urging empathy. Commentary rails against violent solutions, defends animal instinct, and calls for educational reform and library book scrutiny.
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Noah’s Ark
Fairfield
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Outcry Over Animals Masks Abortion Tragedy
Gaylord Owens of Lisbon laments public focus on animal abuse while abortion kills unborn babies. He questions why society voices outrage over cats and deer but remains silent on infant deaths and calls for greater concern for unborn children.
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Iowa
Gaylord Owens
Lisbon
Terminally ill seek immediate help over Medicare delay
A 53 year old man with terminal cancer explains to the press that after a six month Social Security wait he began benefits in June 1997. He now faces a two year Medicare waiting period despite medical urgency and argues the system delays care for the chronically ill. He cites doctors confirming illness and asks why one cannot access medical help now rather than later.
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