Tobacco funds should back anti smoking programs
The Southwest Daily Times argues the national tobacco settlement funds should finance youth protection programs and medical cost reimbursement, not diverted to pet projects, claiming the deal aimed to curb youth addiction and cover smok er medical costs.
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Rude awakening on the Titanic analogy in economic outlook
The Farmington Daily Times likens the current U.S. economy’s long expansion to Britain before 1912, warning of overconfidence and indebtedness. It recalls the Titanic sinking as a metaphor for a market sell-off that undermines belief in perpetual prosperity and prompts questions about repaying debts and adjusting spending.
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Guest editorials present reader viewpoints
A note explains guest editorials offer diverse opinions and that views may not reflect The Herald or its editor.
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Community letter praises MDA support for disability families
Readers forum lauds Muscular Dystrophy Association services for neuromuscular disease families. Kansas groups in Merriam and Topeka provide peer support. Kansas clinics, university centers, and research funding expand care. Call lines for support groups and grateful thanks to donors highlighted.
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Convertible Courage: A Mother Trades Minivan for Honda Del Sol
A middle aged mother recounts leaving behind a decade with a worn minivan to buy a two seat aqua Honda Del Sol. She notes rising gas prices, the stereotype of buyers by car type, and her desire for youthful freedom as she enters a new life chapter with a convertible.
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Village harms Elian in drawn out custody saga
A critical essay argues the Elian Gonzalez case damaged the boy from Thanksgiving 1999 onward. It blames federal policy, relatives, media, and public spectacle for creating lasting trauma. The author says Elian belongs with his father and fears ongoing harm if kept in the United States.
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