Establishment note from 1906 telegram era
A fragmentary item references 1906 establishment and telegraming practices, noting an editor and publisher role. The readable bits point to a historic newspaper context with early communication methods and organizational titles still forming.
Storm warnings evolve with better tech and warning habits
Our View argues modern forecasting and rapid alerts have advanced since the 1980s, enabling earlier warnings. Yet complacency persists when storms loom and sirens blare, underscoring the need for clear public understanding and lessons from post event damage.
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First Amendment text as a constitutional safeguard
An excerpt describes the First Amendment prohibiting establishment of religion and restricting government action against free exercise of religion liberty of speech press and assembly and the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
Physician Heal Thyself Dr Rekkers and the gay cure tale
Leonard Pitts addresses Dr George Rekkers of NARTH who campaigns to cure homosexuality while living a secret gay life. Rekkers vacationed with a young male companion and funded him with public campaign money, raising questions about hypocrisy and the danger of anti LGBT rhetoric from authorities. The column links Rekkers to wider public figures who preached gay cure while secretly engaging in same sex activity and urges readers to consider the harm to youths facing these claims.
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National Association For Research and Therapy of Homosexuality
NARTH
Rekkers
Miami New Times
Europe
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Geo
Lucien
Rentboy
Roman
Florida
Rekker
Ted Haggard
Spokane, Wash
James West
California
Roy Ashburn
Mel Stewart
Jerry Falwell
Michael Bussee
Exodus International
Gary Cooper
Jon Stewart
David Letterman
Dr. Rekkers
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Costly tell of two wars and a hero’s loss
On Armed Forces Day a veteran writer recalls Army Reserve Sgt. Maj. John Laborde 53 of Waterloo Iowa who died in Afghanistan from a heart attack during a PT session. Laborde served 31 years rising to command sergeant major and balanced service with family church life. The piece laments veterans’ needs and tolls of war while urging nation to honor and support troops.
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Army Command
John Laborde
Waterloo
Iowa
Afghanistan
Middletown
Laborde
Central America
U.S
Iraq
Veterans Affairs
Whales deserve protection amid debate on whaling moratorium
An op-ed argues the 1986 international moratorium on commercial whaling is breached by Japan and flouted by Norway and Iceland. It urges the IWC to strengthen protections, noting whale populations remain fragile despite reduced catches and criticizing any deal that merely tightens quotas without real declines.
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Norway
Iceland
International Whaling Commission
Ahab
IWC
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Giant Redwoods
Jim McLay
New Zealand
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