Opinion Page Encourages Letters and Local Debate
The column notes that readers are invited to send letters to the editor and participate in public debate on both international and local issues. It emphasizes that individual columnists express their own views, not the newspaper's official stance.
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Relentless fight keeps Lawrence Downs plan alive
Lawrence County officials including Dan Vogler and partners pressed Harrisburg for a deadline extension on the Lawrence Downs racetrack casino project. The extension was granted renewing life in a 12 year saga as local groups push for approval amid competing casino licenses while noting uncertain outcomes and strong support.
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Lawrence County Tourist Promotion Agency
Sam Gianetti
West Central Job Partnership
Mahoning Township
Gary Pezzuolo
Lou Perrotta
Paul
Eleanor Ward
Dick Wukich
NAACP
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Print-only option urged for New Castle News readers
A New Castle News reader laments a 2015 54 percent digital price hike and asks for a print-only plan covering only printing and delivery. She notes subscribers dropping service, cites $71.38 annual Total Access fee, and shares personal experience of long-term loyalty amid technology barriers. Carolyn W Moody expresses concern for non tech households in Terrace North Lane.
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Debating NSA bulk data end amid terrorism fears
The piece notes heightened security after credible threats and mass home schooling of 650000 students, then analyzes Cruz and Rubio during a debate over the NSA metadata program. It contrasts Republican support for surveillance with calls to curb bulk collection, urging maturity in balancing security and privacy.
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12 reasons for Americas fascination with Trump
A Tribune News Service analysis outlines a dozen forces shaping the 2016 race. It cites party realignment, postrecession strain on middle class, anti establishment sentiment, Obama era criticisms, outsider appeal, cultural divides, immigration fears tied to NAFTA and TPP, and fatigue with overseas wars. It notes polling shows Trump leads yet faces strong opposition and warns of potential GOP defeat or independent candidacy.
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