Douglas welcomes praise for Traffic despite drug war critique
Michael Douglas says law enforcement praised Traffic while it questions the drug war. He notes DEA and U.S. Customs viewed the film as depicting their tough job, though others see a message that the war is futile. Douglas, who plays a drug czar, has personal sobriety history and mentions his son Cameron's cocaine possession arrest.
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Park Hopes To Keep Eleanor Roosevelt Items Together
Hyde Park report on Val Kill cottage items set for Christie’s auction includes books paintings furniture and jewelry once owned by the Roosevelt family. National Parks Service aims to buy back with private preservation funds to keep items in Mrs Roosevelt’s home context.
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Christmas Reflections On Change And Simpler Times
Bill Williams reflects on Christmas joy and modern excess, contrasting earlier simpler celebrations with today’s throwaway culture. He recalls childhood holidays in Faith, the poke bags, and church pageantry, then muses on Wordsworth and Louis Armstrong. He wishes readers a great Christmas season.
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On December 25 history marks major events from 1818 when Silent Night debuted in Austria to 1991 when Gorbachev announced his resignation. Birthdays span Tony Martin, Sissy Spacek, Noel Gallagher, and many others.
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