Obama vacation on Martha's Vineyard amid hurricane risk
Bill OReilly notes Obama plans a working vacation on Martha's Vineyard as Hurricane Bill looms. He cites the island’s history, notable residents, and rumors of Oprahs attendance, while advising peaceful downtime away from talk radio and protests. The piece mixes satire with factual island details and media ties.
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Obama
Martha’s Vineyard
Bill
Atlantic
Clintons
Rush Limbaugh
U.S. Grant
White House
Grant
Ing
Massachusetts
Mike Wallace
Diane Sawyer
Michael J. Fox
Spike Lee
Bill Murray
Ted Danson
Oprah
Obamas
Fox News
Bill O’reilly
O'Reilly Factor
Bill O'Reilly
Creators Syndicate
Creators.com
Billoreilly
Billoreilly.com
Eminent domain and speech rights collide in Texas case
Washington Post columnist warns that McCain Feingold and campus speech codes threaten First Amendment protections. He recalls Kelo and New London takings, tied to a Freeport dispute over Gore family property, Royall and a controversial book. The Institute for Justice supports the Gores against litigation chilling free debate.
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Texas
Freeport
Connecticut
New London
Kelo
U.S. Supreme Court
H. Walker Royall
Dallas
Gore
Royall
Supreme Court
Gores
Carla Main
National Law Journal
the Wall
Richard Epstein
University of Chicago
New York University
Main
Institute For Justice
Arlington, Va
Clarksville
McCain-Feingold
McCain- Feingold
Bradley Foundation
George Will
Georgewill
Washpost
Washington Post Writers Group
Readers call for Vick punishment and second chances
A reader urges Michael Vick be jailed two years in a dog pound with pit bulls and criticizes his community service. The letter laments animal abuse and contrasts the dogs’ lack of second chances with Vick’s football career and salary.
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Michael Vick
Redskins
Steelers
Eagles
Vick
Thank you for a community built on kindness and support
A reader expresses gratitude to friends and family who attended benefits for their son Sean. The letter specifically thanks Bonne, Scott, Alicia, Dixie, Connie, Cara, Paula, Dana, Roger, Tim, and Ryan for their help and donations from clubs and businesses, praising the community’s generosity.
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Sean
Bonne
Scott
Alicia
Dixie
Connie
Cara
Paula
Dana
Roger
Tim
Ryan
Specter’s Dem credentials questioned in Clearfield appeal
John Sughrue, lifelong Democrat from Clearfield, accuses Senator Arlen Specter of masquerading as a Democrat to aid a political fix. He claims Specter lacks principles, supports Iraq War votes, and is backed by big business, urging Specter’s retirement and replacement with new ideas.
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Arlen Specter
Clearfield County
Specter
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Washington
Bush
Prayer and For Today Message From 1 Roome
A devotional note speaks of gratitude and blessing, citing 2 Samuel 9 and Song of Solomon 2 4 to frame a prayer for joy and thankfulness. The message emphasizes God delights in blessing believers and invites reception without guilt.
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On This Date Through the Decades in Curwensville Area
A compiled look back covers August 22 with notable items from 1992 dedication of the Irvin Park Bandshell by the Curwensville General Federation of Woman's Club community improvement committee and area supporters. Earlier entries recall Morris Township High School class reunions in 1984, births in 1959, and assorted 1934 community notes from Morris Run and neighboring towns.
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Irvin Park
Curwensville General Federation of Woman’s Club
Ginny Bliss
CIP
Barb Baronak
Jane Chidbey
Bettie Rummings
Sue Kordish
Emma Guarino
Jackie Trifelli
Lois Richards
Sharon Eisenhower
Morris Township High School
Harbor Inn
Philipsburg
Amon
Sara Kelligher Parsons
Pear
Cowder
Alice Bowers
Frederick C. Irwin
Shirley Bensor
Curwensville
Clearfield Hospital
Donald Hoffman
Winburne
Dennis Bryan
Philipsburg State Hospital
Madera
Joe Stack
Walter Zapsky
Ted Fowler
Joseph Evanochko
Morris Run
Bull Stack
Martin Rebo
Ridgway
Carmen Wilson
Clarion
William Kearns
Hershey Police Headquarters
William Ackley
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Democrat
Clearfield
Song of Solomon
Progressive Publishing Co
E. Locust St
Margaret E. Krebs
Rebecca J. Johnson
Ann K. Law
Jill Golden
Linda Read
Kate Murawski
Jaclyn Yingling
Rich Murawski
Jeannine S. Barger
Barbara Garman
Shirley Rowles
Cynthia Aughenbaugh
Brian J. McMullen
Steve Heichel
Associated Press
N. Front St
State St
P.O. Box
Progress Printers
International Typographical Union
Local 501
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