Commitment in front lines not matched at the top
Jim Wright, speaking as a senior columnist for the Dallas Morning News, argues that civilian leaders must fully support and justify military missions. He cites the Beirut bombing death of Marine Cpl. Michael C. Sauls and laments repeated misaligned or vague policies from Washington. He urges citizens to demand clear goals and rationale before sending troops.
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Editor notes AIDS cause and education debate
A reader comments on AIDS as a virus and the need to eradicate it, criticizing tax spending on education. The letter references a 60 Minutes segment noting unprotected anal sex as the dominant HIV transmission path, adds views on gay and straight behavior, and cites Sen Jesse Helms and John Graham Arapahoe R-65.
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60 Minutes
Jesse Helms
John Graham Arapahoe
Reading letter evokes Croaker Festival joy from Forum notes
Eileen from New Bern thanks Ms. Morris for a delightful letter about the Orien t Croaker Festival described in the Forum. The writer says the vivid description made her feel immersed in the event’s frivolity.
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Ms. Morris
Eileen New Bern
Submissions to Forum Sun Journal Open for Letters
Readers are invited to send signed letters to the Forum Sun Journal at P O Box 1149 New Bern North Carolina 28563. Include the author address and telephone number for editor reference.
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N.C
Democrats miss point in rewarding party workers
A Craven County editor faults Democratic leadership for rewarding a few party insiders while neglecting active workers like Ms Adams. The piece contrasts Republican rewards to Democrats' perceived missteps after county board reshuffles and a contested party appointment process. It laments 100 years of Democratic control eroding party ideals and urges rewarding faithful volunteers.
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Donald Loudin
Fairfield Harbour
Craven Regional Medical Board
Donald
Mr Evans
Ms. Adams
Democratic Party
Tobacco as economic force in eastern North Carolina questioned
The letter questions tobacco’s economic impact in eastern North Carolina, arguing crop receipts lag behind poultry and hogs, labeling tobacco a minor employer, and criticizing public framing, FDA regulation stance, and related health costs while alleging broader economic tradeoffs and industry controversies.
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Campground residents dispute Sun Journal puppy electrocution story
Peg and Charlie Bell and Bridgeton residents defend Neuse River Campground owners George and Susan Shaffer after a July 17 article on a Lab mix puppy’s death. They say the pole was off after a January storm and the piece misquotes, omits context, and unfairly portrays locals as uncaring.
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Sun Journal
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Erick Gill
Williamsons
George
Susan Shaffer
Shaffers
Peg
Charlie Bell Bridgeton
End Affirmative Action, Williams Argues for Black Long-Term Interests
Walter Williams argues that affirmative action masks deeper issues in education and calls for ending race-based admissions and hiring. He claims government schools deliver inferior education to Black students, advocates school choice, and asserts elite SAT scores show merit available to Blacks if barriers are removed.
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