Fathers Day: honoring true-blue dads and their changing role
Editorial reflects on Father’s Day history from 1910 to 1972 national observance and profiles how fatherhood has evolved. It contrasts engaged, responsible dads with those who fail parental duties, urging true fathers to relax and celebrate their effort.
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Woodrow Wilson
Richard Nixon
Spokane
Wash
Clinton’s Vietnam War stance stirs strong backlash
A reader attacks Bill Clinton’s wartime record, accusing him of dodging service and misrepresenting his antiwar stance. The writer asserts veterans deserved obedience to duty, mocks Clinton’s ROTC letter, and laments voting for him. He condemns antiwar rhetoric as insincere and sociopathic, calling for honest accountability.
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Bill Clinton
Normandy
University of Arkansas
Clinton
Vietnam
Oxford
Howdy
White House
Debra Lee the Great Pyrenees pup arrives at home
A husband discovers his wife has adopted a Great Pyrenees pup named Debra Lee. He worries about the dog’s size and upkeep while learning the dog’s lineage and naming quirks. The tale traces his reaction and the playful chaos of a new pet in the household.
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Ottawa
Newfoundland
Pyrenees Fountains
Saint Bernard
Working Dogs
D.L
Shepherd
Malamute
Soccer talks from a skeptical Chicago pair
A pair debate soccer's value and appeal. They mock the World Cup and riot TV focus, argue Americans dislike headers, timeouts, and foreign humor. They claim soccer attracts teens, but warn it could shorten Americans and threaten the nation’s sports status.
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Slats
Pedro
Boris
Hwana
Chicago
Ottawa Tax Hike Claim Draws Public Fire
A letter to the editor criticizes Ottawa mayor for saying taxes will rise anyway. The writer notes city revenues have grown while population remains steady, arguing the burden worsens despite constant service levels and urging restraint. The exchange reflects citizen frustration with fiscal policy.
Tax base growth through efficiency and lower taxes
Mallard Fillmore argues that improved efficiency can naturally expand the tax base and lead to tax reductions. He contends this approach would work in most businesses, boosting productivity while cutting tax burdens.
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