Veterans Day Dispute Over Flags Stirs Brownsville
In Brownsville Texas Oliver Butler a local lawyer and former Marine colonel clashes with city council over flag display He argues for sole US flag while council member Robert Lackner defends a multi flag display The council settles by adding four more flags France Spain Texas Republic and the Confederate States Butler plans to honor the Marine Corps on Veterans Day
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Mankiller Leads Cherokee Nation Preserving Heritage Atop Change
Wilma Mankiller, 40, Cherokee chief, reshaped a region facing unemployment and health gaps. She built a 26 mile water system and led housing rehabilitation while stressing collaboration and nurturing leadership among women. Indian women evolve yet preserve heritage through roles from poets to potters to chiefs.
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Children of Alcoholic Parents Face Deep Seated Scars
A public discussion notes that children of alcoholics bear lasting emotional damage and delayed development. It cites estimates from the National Council on Alcoholism and shares experiences from counselors and a treatment conference. The piece highlights that recovery begins with recognizing one’s status as an adult child and seeking help.
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