Globetrotting world tensions and Middle East turmoil rise
The piece surveys Abbas narrowly escaping harm in Gaza amid mourning tents while Arafat has departed. It notes Abbas as a potential statesman, critiques Arafat, and alleges involvement in oil for food. It cites a large Saddam revenue figure and new Iran nuclear talks, plus China’s submarine near Japan triggering defense alarms.
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Mahmoud Abbas
Gaza Strip
Arafat
Yasser Arafat
Kofi Annan
Iraq
Annan
France
Germany
OFP
Saddam Hussein
Iran
International Atomic Energy Agency
China
Japan
Tokyo
Susie Sventosch and North Korea Nuclear Case Highlight Tensions
Local column notes South Korea facing charges over alleged clandestine uranium enrichment, calls for UN Security Council referral, and comparisons with North Korea's nuclear brinkmanship. Also mentions Russia's Yukos tax bill effects and Colfax Hometown Christmas events, plus Falcons playoff game at Marion Field and tailgate recipes.
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South Korea
UN Security Council
Seoul
Pyongyang
North Korea
Russia
Yukos Oil Company
Mikhail Khordakovsky
Yukos
California
Colfax
Falcons
Manteca
Marion Field
Falcon
Anne Stone
Bushs ownership society aims to trim government and spur growth
The Cato Institute urges President Bush to pursue an ownership society by cutting federal spending and reforming Social Security and Medicare. It argues for fully funded pensions, Health Savings Accounts, and tax reform to boost private savings, while stressing free trade and a strong economy as foundations for peace and prosperity. James Dorn of Cato notes the dual battle against terrorism and domestic limits.
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Bush
John Kerry
U.S
Congress
James Dorn
Cato Institute
Washington
Letters on 9/11, intelligence gaps, and Sierra College race
The writer stresses no measures to shield Americans from WMDs and weapons attacks, calls for action from a bi partisans commission report, questions why recommendations aren’t enacted, and links this to patience with Sierra College governance. He urges protecting the public and outlines outreach via Aaron Klein’s college trustee campaign.
Colfax High Falcons finish season with 38-0 win over Mesa Verde
Colfax JVs sealed their finale with a decisive 38-0 victory over Mesa Verde Mavericks on a muddy wet night. In a retrospective, notes recall Gregory Staab and family seeking Governor Schwarzenegger inauguration tickets a year earlier.
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Greg Staab
Placer County
Republican Committee
Ken Campbell
California
Arnold Scharzenegger
Greg
Lisa
Sacramento
Staab
Brittany
Brandon
Colfax High IV
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Colfax Sentinel
Colfax Enterprise
California Newspaper Publishers Association
National Newspaper Association
Suburban Newspapers of America
Colfax Record
Craig Dennis
Mike Ray
Shannon Rodriguez
Steve Jameson
Jim Spivack
United States
Auburn Journal, Inc
High St
Auburn
Corr
Church St
Placer County Superior Court
Auburn Journal
Munday
Eaglecartoons.com
Tate
Doeoy
Sierra College
Community College
AaronKlein.com
Colfax Chronicles
Limbo
Warren Wegner
Elizabeth Armando
Armando
Heart Federal Savings and Loan
Meadow Vista
Louis Baroli
Southern Pacific Co
Palmer
Texaco
Highway 40
W.A. Macgruder
Roseville
Susie
Callender
Renee Curtis
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