Smokey the Bear goes sporty to slow speeders on highways
An opinion piece argues for federal 55 mph speed limits and uniform enforcement. It notes state police use unmarked sporty cars and radar patrols, while praising goal but criticizing cat and mouse tactics. It warns that inconsistent enforcement creates lawbreaking and praises standardization.
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Vatican issues decree on death with dignity and life support
The Vatican releases an edict permitting clinically assisted life support to be withdrawn when death is inevitable, aligning with conscience on refusing prolonged, burdensome treatment. It condemns euthanasia and mercy killing, cites the Karen Ann Quinlan case, and says the decision can bring peace to survivors.
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Futuristic Gadgets of questionable merit teased in comic prose
A humorous look at two odd devices a Flyshester like a pistol to kill a fly and a sports radar clocking pitches. the piece notes flaws in design and practicality while comparing them to world gadgets that fail to impress. It also riffs on language translators and quirky wearables.
Is it bad luck or crime what drives youth to jail
The writer reflects on visits to the county jail and the idea that many inmates are young, arguing rehabilitation is limited and society demands punishment. He cites Warden Joe Gregg’s view that only a small fraction of prisoners might be beyond reform, noting forgiveness is scarce and that luck and environment shape crime.
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Prodigal son lesson on freedom and responsibility
Robert E. Lind argues that freedom without responsibility leads to hardship, citing the prodigal son. He warns against choosing comfort over challenges, urging readers to embrace duties and stay true to self in the face of fear of what is high.
Goats Cut Fire Risk in California Forests Trial
The United States Forest Service ran a two year study with 800 Spanish goats in the Cleveland National Forest near San Diego to clear brush and keep firebreaks open. The trial proved successful and led to plans for expanding to 1,700 goats.
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Goats Help Prevent Fires On Federal Land Trial
Private ranching firm provides goats on federal land to curb fires. Herders paid by the company. government invests only 30000 dollars in the experiment. Emphasizes economy and efficiency aligned with Christian ethos. The Christophers urge wiser, cheaper work practices.
Editorial Defends Caution On Pollution Fears
The News editorial argues reporters overreacted to the Three Mile Island scare and urges balanced scrutiny of nuclear plant risks. It points to Love Canal and Harrisburg as cases where corporate responsibility failed, noting Hooker Chemical’s role and national hazardous waste disposal gaps before RCRA.
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Christ as Savior and Lord Are One Christian Truth
Dear reader, the Bible presents Jesus as both Savior and Lord in one act of faith. Believers turn to Christ, trusting for salvation and submitting daily to His Lordship, since He is God and the head of all authority.
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March Woes From a Bay of Freezing Winds
A poem laments abrupt warm spells and late winter cold, wishing Spring would arrive in March with calm, not a prank. The speaker muses on March’s chilly moods, imagining the season as a capricious queen delaying her entry and swapping roles with winter.
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Beacon Lord as Lamp Guides Path and Tasks
A reflective verse speaks of the Lord as a lamp lighting our path through darkness. It asserts guidance by His eye overseas, on land, or in the sky, and emphasizes His radiant glow giving cheer and strength. The text credits God with helping solve daily problems through eternal grace.
Feelings in a Child's Playful Verse
A whimsical poem describes shifting self imagery by seeming as a giraffe fish whale elephant and finally a singular feeling. Each line contrasts size and nature with a playful tone and gentle rhythm aimed at children.
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