Remember the Colorado Shootings and Public Mourning
Patrick argues against annual grieving and memorials for Colorado shootings. He questions the ritual importance of monuments, notes crosses for victims and killers, criticizes societal symbolism, and recalls a harsh critique of anonymous critics. He reminds readers to observe the National Day of Prayer on May 6.
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Editorial on prayer and national faith in America
The piece argues that faith underpins freedom and national identity, praising prayer as a cornerstone of America’s blessings. It laments efforts to separate church and state, notes shrinking prayer in schools, and cites the National Day of Prayer amid a shifting public stance on religiosity.
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European Union debate tests NATO role and shared defense
EU leaders gathered in Amsterdam to discuss a new charter admitting more nations and shifting defense and foreign policy toward a Western European framework. France pressed to lead a restructured order away from American dominance while Britain’s Tony Blair opposed the move. The final accord kept France’s proposal as a future option.
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Downtown Shafter approves revitalization plan for downtown
Hue at 7 pm Tuesday public meeting outlines plans for a 1.645 million dollar downtown revitalization including a Town Square with events stage and fountains, three block uplit trees, corner bow outs and James Street trees. An additional 255 thousand funds business recruitment. Construction targeted for Jan/Feb 2000 with design team to prepare drawings and public input.
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Political Views by Fred Davis
A brief column by Fred Davis offering observations on contemporary politics and public policy. The piece presents opinions on current events, framed in a concise editorial voice characteristic of the period.
Moynihan Attacks Clinton Energy of Presidency
Senator Moynihan criticizes President Clinton for a perceived absence of character and overuse of the bully pulpit. He questions federal role in school policy and mocks claims of federal power to elevate math and science performance, citing James Coleman’s study on school spending and outcomes.
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