Senate Should Formally Act on Surge Opposition
The Dallas Morning News notes a bipartisan Warner Levin plan opposing the Iraq surge while backing funding for troops and urging diplomatic steps. Critics call it toothless, but supporters say it pressures Bush toward a more plausible strategy as civil strife worsens and extra troops may not achieve decisive results. The Senate faces a sharpened, potentially consequential vote.
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Today in History February seventh notable events
On February 7 1812 Charles Dickens was born in Portsmouth England. In 1861 the Choctaw nation vowed allegiance to the South if the Union dissolved. In 1904 a Baltimore fire began and burned for about 30 hours destroying over 1500 buildings.
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Letters to the Editor Express river and tax concerns
The writer rebuts fears of river related revenue losses for New Braunfels citing 2001 to 2003 sales tax figures and argues guests do not pay their fair share. The letter questions funding for the Center for the Intrepid and criticizes politicians and celebrities for potential donations.
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Council overreacts to rules urges local turnout
Tommy Williams of New Braunfels voices support for Amber Heitkamp's opinion in the Herald-Zeitung guest column from January 25. He urges more locals to attend the city council meeting Monday to express views on council actions and enforcement by NBPD officers.
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Ken Valentine
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Tommy Williams
New Braunfels
Critics Say Public Figures Slim Down Intrepid Dedication
A veteran condemns two presidential hopefuls and entertainers for attending the $50 million Center for the Intrepid opening in San Antonio. He notes the facility was privately funded and questions the purpose of their presence, urging focus on donors and service. He cites McCain and Clinton as examples of overreaching attention.
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Citizens urge action on river violations and signs plan
A reader urges city leaders to target river violators to keep the Hill Country river clean for families, arguing lax restrictions hurt tourism and tax revenue. The letter names officials and provides contact details for federal and state representatives and local offices.
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New Braunfels
Susan L. Hutcheson
Dayton
Texas
Herald-Zeitung Letters Policy for Submissions
The Herald Zeitung outlines submission guidelines for letters and guest columns. Letters are limited to 250 words and edited by the paper. Guest columns should be 500 words or less and require a photo. Include full address and phone number for authorship verification. Send to Letters to Editor c o Herald-Zeitung PRO Drawer New Braunfels Texas or fax and email as listed.
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Republicans Heed Hispanics and Muslims for Votes
Cal Thomas critiques both parties over migrant and Muslim voter appeal. He cites a Democratic winter meeting invocation by Hasham Al Husainy and alleges anti American and anti Israel rhetoric. The column argues Democrats courted Muslim voters while Republicans pander to illegal immigration to gain votes.
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