Thoughts for Today Faith and strength in unseen things
A devotional note reflecting on Hebrews 11 3 and James F Clarke asserting belief shapes power. The text contrasts faith creating reality from the unseen with the idea that strong conviction precedes great actions.
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Private schools filter segregation after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court decision barring private nonsectarian schools from excluding students by race drew praise from civil rights advocates and criticism from opponents who fear government overreach. Analysts warn the ruling may not end private schooling or its social effects, as enrollment and class factors continue to shape access and outcomes.
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The Most Radical Document Part Three on Independence
A compact examination of the July 1 vote on independence, noting New York abstentions and Delaware split, with lobbying that shifted South Carolina and Pennsylvania. It traces how the Declaration framed natural rights, its 19th century reception, and Commager’s view that America lost its revolutionary mission, urging a return to moral example.
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Floating Like Ice On A Summer Sea Supreme Court ruling on state sovereignty
A conservative columnist views a 5-4 Supreme Court decision on the commerce power as a defense of state sovereignty. He praises the ruling that Congress cannot impose minimum wage or overtime laws on states, while Justice Brennan’s fierce dissent argues the majority betrays constitutional principles and federal authority. He recalls judicial giants and warns the Carter era may not preserve this line.
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Washington Nepotism Clings to Public Payroll
Investigative report reveals lawmakers dodge reform by hiring relatives within committees. John McFalls of California is linked to two family hires Alma McFall on the House International Relations Committee and Sarah McFall as an intern on the House Post Office Committee.
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Nepotism and payroll politics in Congress discussed
The piece surveys how lawmakers use family and allies to gain jobs on Capitol Hill. It notes several examples from both parties, questions legality and intent of post-1967 rules, and describes a culture where payrolls, pages, and internships often hinge on kin and friends amid rising salaries.
Open Letter Attacks High Point Council Over Grants
Local readers protest city decisions that cut funding for three youth and elder services groups. The letter names mayor and several council members who opposed COA, Youth Services, and the Action Council, urging voters to consider this stance in the next election.
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We Need Memory Addressing High Point Council Failures
A July 1 letter to the editor condemns City Council members, except four, for deprioritizing quality of life and blocking funding for youth services, aging, and drug council programs. The writer urges citizens to cultivate memory for the next election.
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