Momentous Leyte landing and the battle of Leyte Gulf
General MacArthur declares his return in Leyte, launching a campaign that included the massive Battle of Leyte Gulf. The encounter featured the Yamato and Musashi, Halsey's fleet, and the legendary "small boys" destroyers Johnston Hoel and Heermann charging into battle to save the beachhead. The clash ended with Japan's navy effectively finished and the Samar destroyermen becoming naval immortals. Jim Wright, Dallas Morning News senior columnist.
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Correction to River Bender Letter Publication Policy
Mae Editor clarifies that Nate Salsbury did not send a River Bend letter nor seek publication. She notes River Bend letters must be directed to the editor and signed by the writer. She explains Colombo could not publish without the writer's signature and space limits. Rick Dove is named River Keeper by the Association of River Keepers and Neuse River Foundation.
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River Bender
Sun Journal
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River Bend
Salsbury
Lou Colenie
Lou Colombo
Colombo
Rick Dove
Association of River Keepers
Neuse River Foundation
Marelen Allen
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School Traffic Rules Emphasized for Child Safety
A school urges parents to follow traffic rules during drop off and pickup to protect children. Despite messaging, some parents still cause accidents. The note asks parents to prioritize safety and adhere to the established traffic pattern.
Local water debate over Township 7 sewage discharge
Reader argues nitrogen pollution and algae in the Neuse River are driven by discharges from Ramada and Craven County facilities. He criticizes DEM data handling, cites USGS and DEM reports, and invites public test amid a Thursday hearing at Grover C. Fields Middle School to oppose increased nitrogen and pollution.
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Ramada
Craven County
New Bern
USGS
Trent
Grover C. Fields
Sewer expansion hearing calls for river health and turnout
A letter responds to Nate Salsbury urging broader discussion on pollutants from sewer plants, argues against more pipelines and urges a large turnout at the Craven County public hearing on discharging partially treated sewage into the Trent River. The 7 p.m. Thursday hearing at Grover C. Fields Middle School seeks to influence state leaders toward river protection and nutrient reduction.
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Trent River
New Bern
General Assembly
Raleigh
Grover C. Fields
Two Pamlico High Students Back School Prayer Stand
The Sun Journal notes two Pamlico High School students support daily morning prayer but cites concerns about mandating prayer and burden on staff. The piece questions objectivity and urges inclusive discussion of opposing views while highlighting informal student-led prayer options and the possible impact on school life.
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Never has so much block grant money done so little for so few
Re letters to the editor discuss Grace Lombardo's Oct 16 critique of Vandemere's use of 1994 development funds. The writer argues mandated procedures raise costs for upgrading water and sewer lines and paving, defending public spending as necessary despite claims of misallocation. The piece challenges Lombardo's accusations and comments on leadership.
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Vandemere
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Conservative Talk Radio Sparks Anger Across Nation
Rush Limbaugh leads a growing field of conservative hosts blamed for stirring discontent with government high taxes and social policies. Liddy Keyes Elder Williams Hamblin and others are cited as forums for Americans fed up with daily costs and regulation. Critics say talk radio fuels a perception of government harassment and a push to redefine legitimacy in health care and social policy.
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Rush Limbaugh
G. Gordon Liddy
Baltimore
Alan Keyes
Los Angeles
Errol Smith
Larry Elder
Denver
Ken Hamblin
Washington
Armstrong Williams
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