Urban legends and the caution they deserve
The piece warns about internet myths such as the Stanford origin tale and the Budweiser truck story. It stresses checking facts with Snopes and urges readers to enjoy stories while researching truth, noting that falsehoods can fuel hate. Bain, a Stockdale banker, signs off.
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GMU Economics Dept Tops Southern PhD Programs
GMU economics department led among about 69 southern universities granting economics PhDs in a February 2001 Applied Economics Letters ranking based on faculty research output. Williams, former chair, touts a free-market ethos and notes figures like James Buchanan, Gordon Tullock, Vernon Smith, and Nobel prospects shaping the department’s prominence.
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James Buchanan
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Walter E. Williams
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Economic Science Laboratory
Vernon Smith
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Readers react to the Wilson County News layout changes
Letters from readers critique the shift to a larger tabloid size, urging a return to the old format. They request more local history, human interest, animal shelter features, puzzles, and coverage of Floresville schools, with praise for editorials and community-focused content.
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Wilson County
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Floresville
Balancing freedom and terror in post 9 11 policy debate
After 9 11 civil defense measures spark protests over rights and new police powers. Debates focus on mass detentions, military tribunals, warrant rules, and deportations while Americans seek answers and unity.
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John Ashcroft
Horizon Pharmacy to Close After 45 Years of Ownership
Letters to the Editor notes Horizon Pharmacy will close Friday December 7 after more than 45 years of ownership by local contributors who have guided the store and its community role.
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Horizon Pharmacy
Pot topics spark letters from anxious readers
A reader cites decades of smoking pot and argues for tolerance while recounting a fear of arrest at home. The letter also praises community loyalty and lists several local names, ending with a personal sign off about leaving the business and thanking customers.
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Smaller Voices
Wilson County News
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