Fourth of July safety urged over terror fears
The piece warns of possible terrorist threats but focuses on the real danger of drunken driving during Independence Day celebrations. It urges vigilance by law enforcement and urges revelers to appoint a sober driver, stressing personal responsibility to keep roads safe. It contrasts lofty patriotism with the need to prevent senseless deaths from alcohol impaired driving.
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Garden City
Kansas
World Trade Center
Court vouchers likened to segregation ruling sparks debate
National Education Association leader Bob Chase argues vouchers can be constitutional just as the court once ruled on segregated schools. Dan Ayala, 52, weighs attending Fourth of July events in Washington. Ed Haisha notes a California firm plans nicotine-laced water amid FDA ruling NicoWater illegal.
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Bob Chase
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Dan Ayala
National Mall
Washington, D.C
New York
L.A
Ed Haisha
California
Food and Drug Administration
July 3 in History Highlights and Key Events
On this day in history July 3, 1962 Algeria gained independence after 132 years of French rule. Notable events include Quebec founded by Samuel de Champlain in 1608, Washington assuming command in 1775, Gettysburg end in 1863, Idaho statehood in 1890, U S Navy victory at Santiago in 1898, and the 1930 creation of the U S Veterans Administration.
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George Washington
Cambridge
Mass
Gettysburg
Idaho
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Santiago
Cuba
Congress
U.S. Veterans Administration
Court ruling debates including phrase under God in pledge
The 49th US Circuit Court of Appeals last week considered whether the words under God in the pledge violate the First Amendment. The panel did not issue a final ruling and invited further comment on school recitation policy.
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Beef checkoff deemed unconstitutional by federal judge
South Dakota Judge Charles B. Kornmann ruled the beef checkoff program unconstitutional and unenforceable, halting $1-per-head collections. The decision frames the checkoff as government speech and notes producer control, urging future votes on the program while highlighting ongoing legal challenges affecting pork and other checkoffs.
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South Dakota
Charles B. Kornmann
Kornmann
Cattlemen’s Beef Board
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
USDA
CBB
NCBA
U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Herman Schumacher
Michigan
Asia security concerns linger for US amid Korea China Taiwan risks
AP veteran George Gedda notes long running clashes in Asia from Korea to China Taiwan and fears of escalation. Analysts say past conflicts show persistent dangers with potential for US involvement though direct war remains unlikely.
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United States
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Korea
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Koreas
China
Taiwan
Bates Gill
Center For Strategic and International Studies
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Kim Dae-jung
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South Korea
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Administration
Paul Wolfowitz
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Iraq
al-Qaida
China-Taiwan
Korean Peninsula
Woe Are We decade eyed in a sober era reflection
An essayist muses on a new era named the Woe Are We decade noting gloom about war and peace. The piece reflects on societal anxiety, youth planning for uncertain futures, and a caller’s view of accelerating change and looming challenges. Dolores Hope is referenced for contact.
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