When to Pack It In A War Time Ministry Tale
A reflective piece on the Jimmy Bakker scandal saga dating from March. It notes a ten week arc of revelations and reactions from Falwell Swaggart and others and questions whether the public discourse should move on. It ends by asking if the meek shall inherit the earth.
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Stamp out rising costs of postage spokes to the Times
Letter writer Michael A. Hall urges Congress to tax relief on mail costs and blasts junk mail while tying abortion debates to a defense of unborn life. Larry Redmond commends a Harry Maitland profile of Alex Anthony, a veteran police officer and Brookline Fire Company member, praising his service.
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Memorial Day date debate by Veterans of Foreign Wars
The Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars urges restoring Memorial Day to May 30 to honor fallen service members. They argue the holiday has blurred into sales and picnics and emphasize reflection on citizenship and defense of freedom and justice.
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Abortion Debate and Pro-Life Movement Tactics
A letter attacks abortionists for new propaganda against pro lifers accusing them of fear tactics and urging readers to question motives. The writer contends news coverage exaggerates violence and calls for accountability, asking whether opponents fear moral change.
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