Editorial urges debate on Iraq war and foreign aid
The piece questions billions in U.S. foreign aid to Iraq and the push toward war. It argues for Congressional debate before any attack, critiques bipartisan failure, and notes the August troop buildup and Iran tensions, urging a Congress driven decision rather than executive action. The author reflects on past wars and warns of the bloodshed even in short conflicts.
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U.S
Iraq
Iran
Saddam Hussein
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington
Bush
Grenada
Panama
Vietnam
Korea
Persian Gulf
Congress
United States
Kuwait
Saudia Arabia
Saddam
Jim ‘Hitch
Call for Bipartisan Session Over Gulf War Debate
A Guest Opinion notes Congress should hold a special session to debate Gulf War choices. It argues public support and diplomacy matter, warns against rushing to war, and urges a strong diplomatic push to secure coalition and Arab allies while weighing sanctions, hostages, and Saddam Hussein. Congress must help define a middle path.
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White House
Saudi Arabia
Richard Lugar
Bob Dole
George Mitchell
Sam Nunn
Gulf
Vietnam
International Coalition
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Mideast
U.N
Christian Science Monitor
Iraq
Remembering JFK’s assassination through a child’s eye
A writer recalls Nov 22 1963 hearing JFK shot at school, watching events unfold on TV with family, the funeral days, and a PBS retrospective. He notes how Kennedy’s youthful energy inspired his future in history and journalism and reflects on his enduring impact.
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John F. Kennedy
Jfk
Washington
Kennedy
Kenny
Grandmother's TV
PBS
Dan Rather
Sander Vanacer
Tip O’neill
Larry O'Brien
May I Sleep in Your Barn A Folk Song Rediscovered
An essay recounts finding an unknown folk song traced to an eight stanza pencil manuscript by Mildred Berkenmeier in Independence. The tale follows a tramp who requests shelter then learns his host’s wife leaves with the stranger, taking their son. Noted versions by Carson Robison and Vernon Dalhart are discussed along with recordings and the song’s persisting memory.
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Santa Fe Trail Center
Lamed
David Clapsaddle
State Hospital
David
Carson Robison
E.V. Brody
Robison
Vance Randolph
Thanksgiving glare fades as soldiers miss real feast
A writer criticizes Thanksgiving coverage focused on pictures of President Bush and celebrity meals. He argues that troops abroad deserve real, traditional dinners, not televised feasts or recipe features. He recalls four Army Thanksgivings and urges Army Navy Air Force to lower turkey expectations and feed soldiers better.
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Bush
Saudi Arabia
Mr. Bush
Persian Gulf
Army
Navy
Air Force
Letters Paper Urges Strong Lead on Delivery Reform
A reader argues Letters Paper should spearhead delivery improvements, restore the merit system for employees and supervisors, and push public awareness of delivery issues. The letter urges informing the public about rail passenger and freight benefits, rail tax support for schools, and the railroads’ role in maintaining roads and bridges to reduce traffic and DWIs.
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