Florida manatee battle spurs governor boat moratorium
Florida grapples with manatee deaths as 61 direct boat collisions occur this year. Gov Jeb Bush orders a moratorium on new boat launching areas until protections are set, while critics blame radical environmentalists and urge personal responsibility over regulations.
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Remembering Sir Alec Guinness Obi Wan in Star Wars
The actor, who died at 86, became famous for Obi Wan Kenobi in Star Wars a role he despised for its heavy special effects. Guinness remained a stage and film legend noted for Tunes of Glory The Man in the White Suit The Lavender Hill Mob Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and The Bridge on the River Kwai. The force was with him in many roles.
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Lavender Hill
Economic report signals steady job market
Economist Robert Dederick of Northern Trust in Chicago says July’s 4 percent unemployment rate shows neither excessive strength to spur inflation nor weakness that would raise deflation worries. The remark frames July data as balanced, avoiding strong inflation or recession fears.
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Timoney cites convention conspirators planning mayhem
Philadelphia Police Commissioner John Timoney warns of a cadre planning conspiracies to cause mayhem and property damage during the GOP national convention. He stresses the risk of violence and urges vigilance from law enforcement and the public.
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Deaths prompt moratorium on office anesthesia practice
Florida state medical regulators impose a 90 day halt on doctors performing ambulatory surgery with spinal or general anesthesia after five recent deaths. Dr Georges A. El-Bahri of Jacksonville comments that the numbers are alarming and action is needed.
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Homeowners' Century Tax Rebate Seen As Farce
Easton columnist Frank Keegan rails at Pennsylvania's Homeowners Century Tax Rebate, calling it a costly, inefficient program aimed at 21st century education funding. He cites paperwork, missing forms, deadlines, and postreform taxes, arguing the rebate mostly costs time and money while benefiting few.
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Anne Hogenboom
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Frank Keegan
Easton Express-Times
GOP Convention Ends With Quiet, Drained Finale
The Republican gathering wrapped with personal tone and little drama as Mayor Street touted a positive spin for Philadelphia amid cost questions. Networks lost suspense chasing a story of unity, while delegates felt like pawns in a convention with limited nationwide appeal.
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Dairy profits shrink as dairy farmers' returns fall
The News editor notes Pennsylvania dairy farming dominates agriculture with 11 billion pounds yearly. Production costs average $1.16 per gallon, depreciation and investment not included, while farmer price averages $1.15 per gallon, about half last year’s. Questioning whether consumers pay full price despite processor margins. Several named dairies cited.
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Reader letter on dairy prices and farming viability
Wendy Kenny from Enon Valley contests dairy milk pricing and farm profits. She cites state and federal officials, questions imports, and urges fair milk prices, noting farmers struggle despite aid for only limited cow counts. She compares current prices to the 1970s and invokes broader energy concerns.
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