Western mapmaker recalls Fort Smith and Judge Parker era
Tom McDonald explores how Western myths shaped Arkansas Fort Smith and Oklahoma frontier history. He recalls Isaac Parker the hanging judge, Trail of Tears impacts, and lingering Western mindset in Roswell and southeastern New Mexico. He notes the blend of law, faith, and guns in shaping regional identity.
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New Mexico
Arkansas
Hell On
Roswell
Jack Kerouac
Ozark Mountains
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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Federal
Isaac Parker
Judge Parker
Parker
Western District of
American West
Yesteryear
South
West
Southwest
Tom McDonald
New Mexico Community News Exchange
Roswell Daily Record
Gazettemediaservices.com
Rdrnews.com
Editorial: Addictions Endanger Women Across Society
The piece notes a shift in mortality trends among white women aged 35 to 54 tied to substance abuse and related diseases. It cites Angus Deaton and Anne Case, and Urban Institute analysis, urging broader public health action addressing prescription opioids tobacco alcohol mental illness and obesity to protect women and families.
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Huffington Post
New Jersey
Chris Christie
Christie
Princeton University
Angus Deaton
Anne Case
U.S
Deaton
Case
New York Times
The
Urban Institute
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Sity
State.com
Gov. Christie
Ledger of
Lakeland
Fla
Halifax Media Group
Changing places on choosing nominees in the GOP
The piece surveys Republican nomination patterns since 1952 noting early consensus favorites often win the nomination. It cites 2008 as an exception with Giuliani, and forecasts 2016 dynamics led by Donald Trump, recalling past turn-taking and notable runners-up like Reagan, Bush, Dole, Romney, Santorum, and Huckabee.
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New York
Rudy Giuliani
Sen
John McCain
Arizona
Cleveland
Quicken Loans
Donald Trump
Trump
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Lions Club
California
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
Reagan
George H.W. Bush
Bob Dole
Expiration dates for medicines and when to toss them
Do expired medicines pose risks or lose all potency? Most drugs stay effective past dates, though nitroglycerin and some liquids should be replaced sooner. Studies show many pills remain stable for years, with storage in a cool dry place and regular disposal of unused medicines advised.
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Komaroff
Ward Medical School
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