Long life leads to high rank in Wisconsin Guard
Neillsville Wisconsin Lieutenant Colonel Herbert Smith was promoted to colonel on his 99th birthday in a National Guard Armory ceremony. Maj. Gen. James G. Blaney cited his 59 year wait and lifelong service from enlistment in 1919 through World War II. Smith credits longevity to two glasses of burgundy daily.
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Samuel L Jackson pushes purple saber for Mace Windu
Samuel L Jackson explains he asked George Lucas to give Mace Windu a purple lightsaber to reflect the character's advanced status and special powers. The interview took place at Skywalker Ranch.
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Star Wars episode II outlines romance and path to Darth Vader
In film news, Episode II shows Padme and Anakin's romance while hinting at Obi Wan's rift and Anakin's fall to Darth Vader. The Queen's Golden Jubilee concert will feature Ozzy Osbourne and others at Buckingham Palace on June 3, with William and Harry invited. Sean Combs discusses pretrial tensions and Lopez marriage timing after gun charges.
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On This Day May 14 Highlights From History
Key events tied to May 14 include Anne Boleyn's 1536 beheading and 1643 New England colonists forming a confederation. Other notes cover Kennedy birthday salute at MSG in 1962, 1906 Boys Clubs origins, 1921 Emergency Quota Act, and Churchill and NASCOM milestones.
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Today S Weather Forecast
Today scattered thunderstorms and a high near 82 with north winds 10 to 15 mph. Rain chances 60 percent, rainfall around a quarter inch. Tonight partly cloudy, low near 59 and north to northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. State forecast shows a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms across Texas Tuesday, with increasing clouds and highs in the 80s and 60s at night. West Texas will be partly sunny and breezy Tuesday, highs 70s to 80s, turning cloudy after dark. Rain likely in the coming days. Sunrises 6 28 a.m. Sunsets 8 04 p.m. High Tide 8 35 a.m. Low Tide 12 07 a.m. Air Quality index Good.
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Children Should Face Real World Consequences
A reader laments parents bailing out their adult children facing arrest for alcohol and drug offenses after a fatal motorcycle crash. The letter urges holding youths accountable to prevent further harm, noting eight months without jail time and ongoing parental support. The reply agrees and warns bailouts breed irresponsibility.
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