Defending Bush on Gas Prices Charged by Clinton Gore Critics
The column accuses the Clinton Gore administration of pressuring OPEC to raise gasoline prices to shift costs to Americans, cites Al Gore’s Earth in the Balance as supporting higher prices, and claims Gore now dodges blame while proposing measures to lower prices.
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Gas gripes and politics urge changes on gas prices
A column laments soaring gas costs over two dollars a gallon and links the issue to taxes, EPA waivers, and political blame. It urges action like car pooling, biking, and reducing car use while criticizing Clinton and Gore for manipulating the issue. Readers are invited to respond to Diane Amantea.
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Community gathers for La Vernia Fire Department picnic
Bonnie Hesskew reports a successful Fourth of July picnic organized by the La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department. Many local and surrounding residents attended, with support from Gardendale, Lone Oak, Longhorn, and New Berlin departments. A bench auction in memory of Pete Pierdella raised 1125 dollars and will sit outside the firehouse as a tribute.
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Letters to the Editor Continue on Page Thirty Three
The page Note section lists additional reader correspondence and opinions continuing on page 33. Readers share viewpoints on local issues and community topics with brief commentary and responses from editors.
Truth in a Commentary on Gay Marriage
Editor questions Kris Radish's June 28 Commentary in Wilson County News. The piece debates whether opinion on gay marriage reflects personal feeling, audience expectation, or poll data.
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Church Grateful for Support and Vision for Expansion
Parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Leming thank donors for the rummage sale that funds enlarging the church to seat all worshipers. Rebecca C Trevino notes the effort while Charlene Mainz from San Antonio voices a moral argument on God’s truths and the sanctity of marriage.
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Wilson County News Seeks Reader Letters for Publication
The Wilson County News accepts letters on topics of interest with space limits of 350 words. All letters must be handwritten signed and include the writer's address and daytime phone for verification. unsigned or incomplete submissions will not be printed.
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