Silence over prayer debate in Supreme Court notebook
Saturday Notebook ponders a pure silence policy in public schools as the Supreme Court weighs how to provide quiet moments without invoking prayer or meditation. The column jokes about the difficulty of legislating silence, notes the toy and Christmas spending frenzy, and praises Heisman winner Doug Flutie while sneering at public service sacrifice.
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Wallet crisis ends with knotted lessons and luck
John McCormally recounts losing his wallet in a taxi, only to have it found by Cesar Belethon, a Guatemalan cab driver, who returned it with all contents intact. The tale includes a gracias from a Denton staffer and a personal gratitude to family and Peggy, plus a moment at Reagan’s creche.
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Jeane Kirkpatrick for Democratic chairman a bold possibility
Washington columnist David S. Broder argues Jeane Kirkpatrick could become the Democratic National Committee chair, despite being U N ambassador and a lifelong Democrat. He notes parallels with George Bush and suggests her sharp diplomacy could stir vigorous debate, while raising questions about timing and loyalty to Mondale and Reagan policies.
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Reagan’s Idea Man Challenges Economic Precepts
Treasury Secretary Donald Regan emerges as the Reagan era idea man proposing tax system revisions, dissolving the Council of Economic Advisers, and curbing Federal Reserve independence. The moves aim to craft a new approach to economic policy beyond traditional norms.
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Weightlifting for children debate grows with safety concerns
Readers urge expanded guidance on youth weight training citing parents coaches and health pros. The letter discusses pre pubertal limits supervision body weight ratios and the role of puberty in muscle growth while contrasting pro and anti views and noting regulatory and ethical considerations.
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Ottawa Herald Subscription Rates and Contact Info
Ottawa Herald lists subscription rates for trade area including Ottawa and surrounding towns with one month 3.55 dollars, three months 9.05, six months 18.95, one year 36.35, plus out-of-area rates and out-of-state tax details. Editor and Publisher Robert B. Wellington is noted.
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