Virginia Is for Shooters Declares a Gun Bristled State
The Los Angeles Times Syndicate column mocks Virginia legalizing concealed carry and warns of a gun culture shift. It cites threats at home and in public, jokes about slogans, and notes residents feeling exposed to armed neighbors and potential violence.
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Arts funding battle over controversial comedy in California
A California performing arts center faced debate as a comedienne known for provocative material drew attention to federal and state arts funding. Republicans proposed a ten million dollar cut, but House members and Texas lawmakers resisted, noting existing reductions and broad public support for the arts.
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The Sun invites letters under 500 words and requires full signature for verification. Writers may request initials only with a written explanation, editors will decide, letters sent to P O Box 2249 Texas City Texas 77592 or delivered to 7800 Emmett F Lowry Expressway across from the College of the Mainland.
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Golf courses divide men and women in Galveston Bay area
A Sun golf writer details local courses Bayou in Texas City Lakeview La Marque and Galveston Country Club noting hardest Par 4 No 17 at Bayou and that women face longer tees at Lakeview while Bayou is described as a man chauvinist course. He recalls wind changing course difficulty and muses on learning golf or watching it on TV.
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Deposed 15-year-old Lady Jane Grey noted in history
Wednesday July 19 1995 marks the 200th day of the year with Today in History notes including Lady Jane Grey's deposition in 1553 Elizabeth I proclaimed, and events from 1848 Seneca Falls convention to space missions and Olympics. Notables birthdays include George McGovern Pat Hingle Helen Gallagher and Vikki Carr.
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PBS faces taste tests as ads may enter
Mark Russell laments PBS funding trends while Robert MacNeil jokes about Metamucil and potential commercials. He argues for restraint, warning that blatant sponsorships could tarnish PBS's reputation. even subtle logos on cultural icons risk crossing lines.
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