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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 2004
Page
2
A 1938 remark from Cyril Connolly states that literature is the art of writing for a second reading while journalism yields instant grasp. The quote contrasts the craft of enduring writing with the immediacy of journalism.
President George W. Bush said he will miss CIA Director George Tenet who resigned. The article notes Tenet’s role during 9/11 and the push to invade Iraq, including doubts about weapons of mass destruction and flawed intelligence presented to the UN. It also highlights criticism of Bush’s national security judgments.
Two studies by Families USA and AARP show prescription prices rising about three times inflation. They note 6 to 7 percent yearly increases across drugs, and criticize Congress for not allowing federal price negotiations. The new Medicare drug benefit may fail to help seniors regain value.
Roger Martin surveys how modern wireless devices create a blooming buzzing confusion for older users. He notes interference, new agile radio ideas with NSF support, and unequal FCC oversight leaving baby monitors and cordless gear prone to noise while multitasking remains impractical.
A speaker reflects on the innocence of children, the joy of shared movie moments with grandchildren, and the impact of war on civilians. He notes how childhood memory sustains hope, contrasts modern warfare with past conflicts, and cites Christian and Zen ideas urging a childlike state to savor the present.
A brief note discusses smoking as a principal lung cancer cause and surveys a troubling shift in age of initiation, stating that historically boys began at around 20 years old but now start near age 9. The piece cites studies and reflects concerns about early exposure and health risks.
A religious appeal urges men women and teens to quit smoking as a health and spiritual duty. It emphasizes honoring the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit and suggests prayer as an effective aid to stopping the habit.
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