Lorain parade honor for 104-year-old Russian-born Radosevich
Roses to Karoline Radosevich the 104 year old Lorain woman named grand marshal of Sundays Lorain International Festival parade. She was born in Austria and came to the U S in 1912 settled in Lorain two years later and is honored for long service to St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church. Also praised as a longtime gardener. Raspberries to Roberto Alomar for criticizing his team after Indians avoided a beanball war at Detroit. He was hit in the head but unharmed and his ire over retaliation is dismissed as pointless. Roses to TASKMASTERS and director Ivan Smith for aiding low income residents with free or donation-based services at the Lorain County Mission. Also honored are Lowe's donations of paint. Raspberries to forecasters for dry June predictions in Northeast Ohio. Roses to Wellington High School FFA and students who raised 1500 for Tabitha Purdy medical costs, with a pig-kiss stunt by Principal Terry King.
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Readers fault society over guns and child's awareness
A reader recalls a two and a half year old child describing a gun and a big sharp knife. The letter argues society tolerates violence as entertainment and that adults must curb gun and knife culture to protect children.
Affirmative action expands beyond race in admissions
Ward Connerly and Nat Hentoff comment on The New York Times editorial stance as California and Texas shift from race based to broader equal opportunity. The piece notes second tier campuses rebound in minority enrollment, while elite schools lag, and highlights life history evaluation and outreach to low income high schools as part of constitutional equal protection under the 14th Amendment.
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Nixon nostalgia and NRA cafe raise mixed reactions
Des Moines Register columnist Donald Kaul reflects on the Nixon settlement for presidential papers and tapes, arguing Nixon was both a villain and a capable president. He contrasts Nixon with Clinton, notes Indiana Rep Dan Burton’s pursuit, and questions NRA plans for a Times Square shooting themed cafe amid New York City council criticism. The piece blends political critique with strong entities and vivid opinions.
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