Awareness and action avert tragedy in school threats
An 18-year-old South Carolina student plotted to bomb parts of his high school, with 10 pounds of ammonium nitrate and a plan tied to a Columbine echo. His parents alerted authorities after a journal and a tape surfaced, prompting intervention that likely prevented harm and underscoring that vigilant citizens can save lives.
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Changing political hearts in Pennsylvania seniors vote
Ellen Goodman analyzes Pennsylvania primary where voters over 60 favored Clinton 62 to 38 while under 30 backed Obama 60 to 40. The piece argues age shapes beliefs about change and contrasts Clinton experience with Obama hope, noting lasting memories influence older voters and the race’s trajectory toward a McCain general election.
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Letter writers clash over church scandal and eco debate
A series of public letters discuss the Catholic Church sex abuse scandal and a cartoon, praising Pope Benedict for outreach and criticizing the editiorial treatment. Other letters promote veganism, Earth Day efforts, and Natural Family Planning as environmental solutions, with journal letters policy and submission guidance.
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Gardner man charged in armed robberies and federal case
A 33-year-old Gardner man, Larry L. Rice, was formally charged in Douglas County District Court with aggravated robbery for recent heists of three local financial institutions. A related federal complaint filed in Topeka alleges Rice robbed a Topeka savings institution on March 26, with potential additional charges in Missouri cities anticipated.
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