Lindh pleads guilty to Taliban alliance and weapon charges
John Walker Lindh, a U S citizen turned Taliban fighter, pleads guilty to membership in an outlawed terrorist group and bearing weapons for that group. He faces about 20 years in prison with time off for good behavior, contingent on cooperation. The deal spares a full trial and related disclosures while raising questions about treatment and legal strategy in terrorism cases.
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Ohio BMW urged to improve insurance checks
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is urged to adopt a stronger method for verifying auto insurance rather than random mailings. The writer argues proof of coverage should be required when purchasing plates, not the applicant’s word. The household has received three letters in years, with May 4 response including an insurance ID copy.
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Letters 70 The Editor Surprised by another court case notice
A reader reports receiving a second letter listing a court case number a $125 fine and a suspension effective August 8 for non compliance with proof of insurance. The author suspects mail mishandling by the post office or BMW and notes having to pay $4 for certified return receipt to prove delivery. The writer criticizes BMW mail handling and lack of a reply envelope.
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Power to the People and Parishioners Unite for Change
Bonnie Erbe argues that both church and corporate power must be shared to restore confidence. She cites CEO pay, Enron, WorldCom, and priest abuse scandals, urging independent boards and lay control to curb self dealing and rebuild trust.
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Journalist John Wallach Left Lasting Seeds of Peace
John Wallach, Washington chronicler and activist, founded Seeds of Peace to unite youths from Israeli, Palestinian, Bosnian, and Croatian communities at summer camps. He died at 59 from nonsmoker's lung cancer, leaving a legacy blending journalism and diplomacy to foster future peace.
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