Public servants under scrutiny and press role debated
A reader argues the press is essential to expose misdeeds by lawmakers and questions whether rising pay improves conduct. Mentions Powell and Dodd, Michigan perks, and legislators using state cars with mileage checks while calling for more reporting on public officials. The quip notes that good officials welcome scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Clayton Powell
Thomas Dodd
Congress
Michigan
Conservation Department
Crossword Clue Answers in Daily Ment Column
A list of crossword clues with brief hints included in the Daily ment column. Items reference phrases like to be and humorous tailor with terms such as mimicker and a Scottish word for since. The fragment hints at a Sunday preacher and an Alpine region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tailor
Mimicker
Alps
Spring Has Right To Be Late And Now The First Signs
Jim Bishop writes of spring as a tease and a vivid season of renewal. He paints imagery of pussy willows, forsythia, tulips, robins, geese, and blooming plants while noting the changing weather and awakening life. The piece blends lyrical observations with playful personifications of nature and a child’s fresh perspective.
Family Spirit and Spring Reflections in Dear Abby Columns
A Dear Abby set features a 15 year old's call about a 24 year old sister taking food without asking and a reader noting family support changes. The column includes comments on confidential hospital volunteering and a hopeful spring vignette describing seasonal scenes and the concept of spring as a warm gracious lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Georgia
Exodus lessons echoed in a call to faith and labor
Michael Ranzig draws a biblical parallel from the Exodus census of Israelites to urge readers to strive within Christ's teachings. He argues God's pattern rewards faithful effort, cites narrow is the way, and warns against religious bickering while urging personal salvation today.
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Michael Ranzig
Moses
Israel
Egypt
Promised Land
Joshua
Caleb
Christ
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Mr. Como
At Home
Weight
Breeze
Tramp
Longfellow
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Goethe
Accumu
Psi
Jim Bishop
Boston
Vietnam
Houston
Encino
Sarges
Rocky
Ean Arbby
MR. Richmond
MR. Chatfield
Larry
Tom
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