Polemic on flag burning laws and international examples
The column argues flag burning is a minor problem compared with other issues and suggests adopting stricter laws like Poland Germany and Russia. It mocks current U.S. policy and notes Polish penalties for desecration of flags and insults to groups, urging legal parallels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Grant
England
France
Japan
Poland
U.S
International Workers Movement
Zap
Germany
Russia
Washington
End the embargoes to ease Iraqi and Cuban suffering
John Simsen argues sanctions against Iraq and Cuba harm ordinary people while failing to topple dictators. He notes Barloon and Caliberti’s release shows mercy, urges lifting UN trade embargoes to relieve mass poverty and suffering in both nations. He questions sanctions’ effectiveness and urges compassion in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
William Barloon
David Caliberti
U.S
Bill Richardson
New Mexico
Saddam
U.N. Security Council
Barloon
Caliberti
Kuwait
U.N
Turkey
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Cruelty Shocks Neighbor as Family Dog Is Lost
In the 2100 block of Second Avenue North a pet dog slipped out of a six foot fence during the early hours of July 7. The dog, an older family member, was struck and fatally injured, with an autopsy revealing the back was broken by a heavy object, possibly a shovel, sparking shock and concern in the quiet neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue North
Letters on salaries and unionizing teachers in Texas City
A reader expresses sorrow over a tragic death and anger at a perceived excess in school district spending. The letter calls for teachers to unionize, demands higher pay and cost of living raises, and criticizes superintendents salaries. It urges hiring from within and circulating pay reforms across Texas. The author references Michigan as a pay comparison and invites further letters to the editor with submission details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
TSTA
Texas
Michigan
Austin
the Sun
P.O. Box
Texas City
Emmett F. Lowry
College of the Mainland
John Paul Jones Dies, Noted American Naval Hero
The Associated Press reports the death of John Paul Jones in Paris at age 45, marking a historic end to a renowned American naval career. The obituary notes Jones's pivotal contributions to early U.S. maritime history and his lasting legacy in naval lore.
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John Paul Jones
England
Paris
Britain
Ty Cobb
United States
Canada
St. Lawrence Seaway
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Mother
Mike Royko
Tribune Co. Syndicate
John Simsen
Sun
Simsen
Aol
P.O
Texas City Sun
Galveston County Mainland
Texas Daily Newspaper Association
Houston
Les Daughtry Jr
Debbie Urbanek
John Simson
Cathy Gillentine
Mark Kramer
Rick Gilliam
Chuck Stevick
Larry Cooke
Linda Morton
Floyd Sims
L.B. Ford
Tommy Shaw
Circulation Department
Associated Press
Texas City Newspapers Inc
Base
Wyoming
Nucepi Sui
California
The
Pentagon
Kelly
P.S
Scott Veterinary Clinic
Liz Caddell
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Chappaquiddick Island
Martha’s Vineyard
Mary Jo Kopechne
Rome
Francisco Franco
North Africa
Hideki Tojo
Normandy
St. Lo
Geneva
Switzerland
Eisenhower
Nikolai Bulganin
Anthony Eden
Edgar Faure
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