Project Sapphire Aimed at Securing Kazakh Uranium
The United States arranged the transfer to Oak Ridge of 1320 pounds of weapons grade uranium from Kazakhstan in a bid to prevent illicit use. Washington paid several million dollars with Energy Department oversight and IAEA monitoring. The move follows Cold War era risks and aims to reassure both nations and the public that nuclear material is kept out of terrorist hands.
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Hanukkah Celebrates Spiritual Freedom and Light
The eight day festival marks the Maccabean victory and rededication of the Jerusalem temple. It honors religious freedom and the perseverance of Jewish traditions amid persecution. Hanukkah also contrasts with secular Christmas, urging deeper reflection on faith.
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Voters choose calm over anger in post election view
Peter Jennings post mortem argues voters embraced a rational impulse to live and let live not anger. Polls show 71 percent deny being angry while 25 percent say yes. The piece cites tolerance on gay rights and abortion while criticizing government overreach and gun control. Stephen Chapman of the Chicago Tribune is cited as the source.
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Hit-and-run near tragedy inspires gratitude note
A father thanks bystanders, Township 7 rescue personnel, Trooper J T Hoffman, and Craven Regional Medical Center staff after his son, visiting from Rocky Mount, was struck while biking on a Saturday night. Despite a bruised leg and sprained wrist, the boy survived. the writer questions the driver who fled the scene and calls for medical coverage through the insurance.
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When TV Talk Show Goes Off Script
Generace Jeff Greenfield notes that guests may face shows veering from promised topics and urges sticking to principles. He argues viewers should speak up when mistreatment occurs, sharing personal examples of boundary setting, refusals, and insisting on respectful, relevant discussions.
Greed not fraud claim on Wal Mart case
A reader letters argues the Wal Mart fraud claim by Frederick Zlomek is driven by greed not necessity. The writer praises the company for assisting a student and urges accountability if legal action proceeds, criticizing misuse of lawsuits for personal gain.
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Dover Christmas Parade Disrupted by Alumni Remark
During Dover’s Sunday Christmas parade on November 20 a West Craven High School dance team performed well before an adult shouted a hostile chant at VB Street. The remark spoiled the routine and sparked concern among attendees who recognize the individual.
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How to Submit Letters to Forum in Sun Journal
Send submissions to Forum Sun Journal P O Box 1149 New Bern North Carolina 28563 Letters must be signed and give author's address and number for editor reference. Letters may be faxed to 638 4664.
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