Letters Praise Joe Arpaio Mall Posse and Sheriff
A reader thanks Sheriff Arpaio for his mall posse approach and tent camps. He notes carjackings and assaults, supports Guardian Angel style patrols, and commends Maricopa County voters for backing him. The letter reflects admiration for proactive crime strategies and civil liberties considerations with the ACLU.
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Joe Arpaio
Sheriff's Office
Seattle
Joe
ACLU
Guardian Angels
Maricopa County
Hang 'em high
A retired Northern California sheriff, recalling 50 years in crimefighting, argues for swift, harsh justice. He asserts gun rights include six guns for personal protection, opposes automatic weapons, and says crime stems from a rope and oak shortage. He laments delayed justice in cases like Polly Klaas and urges speedy, painful outcomes for murderers.
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California
United States
Petaluma
Polly Klaas
Last call proposal spurs Arizona debate on liquor hours
Richard Kyle questions whether Arizona should match other states by extending liquor serving hours to boost tourist revenue. He warns of a statewide problem if assets cannot sell themselves and cites frustration of tourists and immigrants. The note suggests focusing on DUI enforcement and contrasts dry counties and state stores in other states.
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Richard Kyle
Arizona
Valley baseball push faces critical omission error
The piece urges support for Jim Bruner and efforts to bring Major League Baseball to the Valley, warning that neglect would harm Maricopa County and Arizona. It notes letters must include name, signature, date, full address, and daytime phone, with editor’s approval and possible editing.
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Jim Bruner
Maricopa County
Arizona
Tribune
P.O. Box
Mesa
Clinton faces North Korea nuclear crisis test for his policy
Robert A. Manning argues the North Korea nuclear challenge could define Clinton's foreign policy like the Cuban Missile Crisis defined past presidents. He details IAEA findings, North Korea's refusals, and a four-point package demanded in exchange for progress, including full IAEA access, dismantling reprocessing, plutonium accounting, and on-site inspections.
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Washington
Bill Clinton
North Korea
Bosnia
Somalia
Haiti
U.S
Asia
Clinton
International Atomic Energy Agency
IAEA
Pyongyang
United States
U.N
Power play over prayer in Mississippi schools
A controversy over classroom prayer in Mississippi schools follows the firing of Bishop Knox who first allowed then required prayers at a Jackson high school. Students protest with walkouts and rallies backed by religious parents, while critics warn that mixing religion with public education fuels division. The piece argues for neutral, voluntary prayer within constitutional limits and notes a local church plan to open before classes for student prayer.
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Mississippi
Bishop Knox
Jackson
Wingfield High School
Wingfield
Osiris
Supreme Court
Atlanta
Gregory A. Sutton
Jackson Memorial Baptist Church
Tom Teepen A Cox News Service Columnist
Tom Teepen is identified as a columnist for Cox News Service, illustrating his role in political and public affairs commentary for the agency. The note presumes familiarity with his byline and professional affiliation.
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Tom Teepen
Cox News Service
What do we want and need in our children's education
John R. Henderson of Phoenix writes from Scottsdale Community College, urging public dialogue on grading standards. He cautions against grade inflation and argues that high grades must reflect true learning. He suggests parents and educators alike must uphold rigorous, honest assessments.
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John R. Henderson of
Phoenix
Scottsdale Community College
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Steve Hutchison
Scottsdale
Robert A. Manning
Los Angeles Times
The
Progressive Policy Institute
State Department
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
John R. Henderson
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