Oregon jailer s water fast raises clash over divine authority
An obscure Oregon sect member jailed in Linn County faces a water only fast after rejecting fingerprinting, photography, or counsel. Police found a loaded handgun, $6000, and a license plate reading Heaven. Sheriff Zeller notes public scrutiny and legal tensions over religious defiance versus civil law.
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Deer Versus Cars Iowa Urges Pragmatic Choice
Wildlife biologist Willie Suchy cautions motorists in Iowa to choose saving human lives over avoiding a collision with a deer. He notes over 10 000 deer were killed by cars in Iowa last year and recalls the Littleton Colorado crash that killed William Mozealous when a swerve to miss a deer sent the vehicle into a ravine.
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Clinton gains on peace in Obama era? Not applicable
Clinton shows charisma amid budget clash while Gingrich challenges him. The piece contrasts Clinton's public optimism with GOP leadership, noting media focus on the 104th Congress and Speaker Gingrich as an external force shaping the political narrative.
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Gingrich’s toxic rhetoric contrasted with Clinton optimism
A political column analyzes Newt Gingrich’s harsh word choices and negative impact versus Bill Clinton’s positive, hopeful stance. It notes polling shows Clinton with higher approval than Gingrich, while Clinton’s outlook remains buoyant despite strong opposition.
Okinawa hostilities and Pearl Harbor memory clash with U S policy
Don Shoemaker argues Okinawan antipathy to U S military presence should yield to broader Pacific stability. He notes live-fire drills, noise, and accidents amid calls for long term withdrawal while urging cooler relations with Japan ahead of Clinton's summit.
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A Rail Backlog Proposal for Relieving Highway Congestion
A reader argues for shifting freight back to rail to cut road traffic and curb highway subsidies. They claim Europe and Japan show better rail practice and urge federal support to build a top national rail system, noting possible cost and delay tradeoffs. The letter invites more submissions with name and hometown for publication.
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Ozone Depletion Under Fire From Proponents and NASA Findings
A disputed letter challenges the link between Freon and ozone loss, but NASA Goddard Space Flight Center researchers and subsequent AP reports confirm human made chemicals erode the ozone layer. Meteorologist Jonathan Shanklin notes worsening Antarctic depletion over the past decade, with the hole doubling in size since last year.
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