Bombs and Seasons greetings editorial call for hope
The piece contrasts holiday cheer with global violence including Boston stabbing threats Israel theater grenade attacks British bombings and Cold War arms limits alongside political strife in Latin America. It ends by affirming faith in peace decency and the ultimate triumph of good through hopeful people.
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Boston
Israel
Lebanon
Great Britain
United States
Soviet Union
Latin America
The Call to Share Kindness Beyond Christmas
A reflective note urges individuals to practice more kindness and love in daily life. It laments rising violence and fear while affirming the enduring value of Christ's teachings on love and brotherhood as a path to a safer, more compassionate world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Storing Our Elders A U S scandal by Harriet Van Horne
The piece condemns nursing homes for neglect and abuse funded by Medicare and Medicaid. It cites Bernard Bergman and Connecticut findings of inadequate facilities, plus a Senate report on filth and starvation. It calls for stricter laws, staff training, and home care as a better model.
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Harriet van Horne
New York City
U.S
New York
Bernard Bergman
Hartford
Connecticut
Washington
Senate
Jaywalking Death Spurs Question of Public Safety
A reader mourns Leisa Dill who was struck and killed crossing Indian School Road. They note ongoing jaywalking despite petitions and publicity and report near‑endless cross‑street crossings by R and G Ranch staff and others, despite warnings from police and coworkers.
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Leisa Dill
Cabbage Head as Mascot Debate Mentioned
A new arrival comments on the editorial about the "Artichoke" and suggests the term Cabbage Head could have served better as a mascot. He notes it may be too late to change now.
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Artichoke
Pledge Debate Sparks Reflection on Patriotism and Inclusion
The letter argues against imposing a God defined pledge on youth, criticizing Lori Cox and Mrs. Knesel, and claims 1954 changes and Boston violence reveal a divided nation. It questions whether liberty and justice truly apply to all and questions the meaning of patriotic ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lori Cox
Mrs. Knesel
Congress
Boston
A Father and Son Reflect on One Day Without War
In a dialogue about peace on earth and mercy mild the father and son discuss a yearly miracle. They compare yearly peace to 364 days of conflict noting humanity’s tendency toward greed pride and fighting. The exchange questions the meaning of miraculous change and the limits of goodwill.
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Earth
Mercy
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Ralph Nader
R & G Ranch
Republic and Gazette
Arcadia
Scottsdale
Jonathan Marshall
W. B
Doc Wright
Jerry McElfresh
Scottsdale Daily Progress
Scottsdale Publishing Inc
E. Earll Or
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Ariz
National Penpaper Association
Antyora Newspapers Association
God
Luke
Hoppe
Arthur Hoppe
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