Reflections on Mothers Day and reader poetry memories
A column reflecting on Mother's Day and gratitude for mothers. The writer recalls his late mother and her sacrifices, then shares reader letters praising poetry and memories of place and people, including authors and local figures. The piece touches on family, aging, and cultural memories.
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South Pacific
Mom
Iona
Czech president leaves intensive care for home
Czech President Vaclav Havel, after emergency abdominal surgery for a ruptured colon and subsequent complications, has left intensive care in Innsbruck and plans to return home this week. He is expected to resume duties from the hospital, signing an order promoting seven senior army officers.
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Innsbruck
Austria
Vaclav Havel
Havel
Austrian
Alps
Kaczynski Faces Life Terms In Unabomber Case
Theodore Kaczynski, 55, set for four life terms plus 30 years after a plea deal, facing federal sentencing for killing three men and maiming two. Victims and families prepare to speak as defense notes uncertainty about whether he will address the court.
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Sacramento
Calif
Theodore Kaczynski
Kaczynski
Quin Denvir
U.S
Garland Burrell Jr
Cable and broadcasters clash over mandating digital channel carriage
ATLA NTA AP broadcasters and cable operators diverge on how digital channels should be carried. Cable firms push set top boxes and voluntary agreements while broadcasters seek government mandates to require carriage. FCC action anticipated in June.
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Atlanta
TCI
Time Warner
Cox
Comcast
Federal Communications Commission
Gazette Promotion of Soybean Ink and Recycling Drive
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint while urging readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Sixth Street SW or at nearby recycling locations to support future farming and environmental efforts.
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City Carton
Sixth St
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