The Ball Is In Your Court In a Divorce Debate
In a bank deposit dispute and failed marriage, a man tells a friend the root is the pot and a lover’s ultimatum. The wife says she can quit but won’t, mood swings persist, and the couple splits with a joint account gone. Time will tell if their children thrive. Written by Frank Bain Jr. banker.
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Bain
Security State Bank
P.O
Stockdale
bankers@ connecti.com
Retired Soldiers urge SBP increase to aid survivors
Salvador M. Toscano argues in a letter that SBP annuity reductions at age 62 cut survivors’ benefits compared with civilian survivors. He cites S. 763 and H.R. 2000 proposals to raise minimum SBP to 40 percent now and 45 percent by Oct. 1, 2004, urging constituents to contact lawmakers.
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Congress
Uniformed-Services
Officials contact list for federal and Texas legislators
A directory of top U S federal offices and Texas officials with contact details. Includes Bill Clinton White House Washington D C 20500 and U S Senate members Phil Gramm Kay Hutchison. U S House reps Ciro Rodriguez Henry Bonilla Charles Gonzalez Ruben Hinojosa Lamar Smith. Texas Governor George W Bush. Texas Senators Gregory Luna Judith Zaffirini. Texas House members John Longoria Arthur Reyna Jr Ignacio Salinas.
Debate over sex education and abstinence in schools
The piece criticizes decades of sex education that avoids abstinence, highlighting political pressure, funding incentives, and peer pressure. It cites Planned Parenthood shifts, the rise of abortion-linked funding, and a San Antonio project promoting abstinence paired with condom access, arguing for honest, consistent lessons for youth.
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Planned Parenthood
San Antonio
Annie E. Casey
Texas
Pay full year for teachers to raise learning standard
The article argues education should pay teachers year round with higher salaries and more respect. It cites Richard Riley urging year round teaching and professional development, noting masters level teachers earn far less than peers in other fields. It urges greater societal support for teaching and better incentives.
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America
Riley
Central High
Joe Smith
Letters to the Editor Policy for the Wilson County News
The Wilson County News invites readers to submit letters on topics of interest. Short letters have higher publication chances. The editor may edit submissions and letters do not necessarily reflect editorial policy. All letters must include a handwritten signature, address, and daytime phone number for verification or they will not be printed.
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