Dover mortuary scandal highlights mishandled remains
The piece notes the U S military's care for fallen troops but cites incidents at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware where human remains were mishandled. It references the initial scandal and questions about procedures in military mortuary operations.
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Unmarked remains disposed in landfills amid war dead
Report reveals that unclaimed or unidentified remains from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Sept. 11 victims were cremated or disposed of in landfills between 2003 and 2008. Pentagon and Shanksville remains may have ended up in a landfill, prompting scrutiny of mortuary practices and calls for a dignified, respectful solution.
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Public concern over fracking tracking in Pennsylvania
A reader urges residents to scrutinize shale gas drilling plans in Pennsylvania. The letter criticizes industry practices, alleges water contamination risk, cites the Halliburton loophole, and warns that companies might exploit the public on a down economy while drilling threatens drinking water and health.
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Letters to the Editor guidelines for New Castle News
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Santorum misstates Kennedy speech to score points
A Scripps Howard News Service column argues Rick Santorum misreads John F Kennedy’s church and state separation. It notes Kennedy’s speech supported no religious test for office and cites Supreme Court doctrine on free exercise. The piece labels Santorum hypocritical for criticizing Obama’s higher education stance while ignoring constitutional limits.
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