Royko on Charlie Finley Marge Schott and the right to say dumb things
Mike Royko recalls late night chats with Charlie Finley and critiques the media uproar over Marge Schott. He argues owners face pressure to curb insensitivity while defending Americans right to say foolish things and to sue over alleged rights violations. He notes Schott stepped down amid controversy.
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Mounties embrace diversity in training and recruitment
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reform program emphasizes more women and minority cadets at the national training academy. Cadets now average 26 with many holding university degrees. 1,169 women, 381 minority officers, and 441 Indigenous members exist among 15,081 Mounties.
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Gazette Promotes Green Printing And Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint to support agriculture and environmental efforts. Readers are urged to recycle old newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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