Is Political Rhetoric or Christian Sincerity in Play
A reader weighs editorial questions on politics and religion. The piece argues teasing can become harassment and cites 6 year olds, reform campaigns, and the Promise Keepers movement led by Bill McCartney as a test of sincerity versus political agenda. It endorses Christian partnership and calls for active involvement rather than spectator politics.
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U. S
Ofcam
Promise Keepers
America
Washington
Colorado
Bill McCartney
Christ
Letters to the Editor and Guest Editorial Guidelines
The Wilson County News reserves the right to edit letters for length taste and legal reasons. Letters must be 350 words or less and guest editorials 700 words or less and include signature address and daytime phone for verification. Opinions reflect the writer not the ownership or staff.
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Readers complain of missed copies in Wilson County News
Letters critique delayed renewal notices and shoddy handling at Wilson County News. Publisher apologizes for renewal issues between July 31 and Sept 24 1997 and explains computer outages caused delays and extra mailed issues. Readers urged continued service and offered a trial subscription.
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Wilson County News
LaVernia
Gies
Reader thanks WCN reminder for renewal notice
A senior reader expresses gratitude for the weekly reminder to renew and encloses a $12 check for the next year. She says she missed the newspaper last week and compliments the publication.
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D. H. Elmendorf
Reflections on a Devine High School Homecoming
A Devine High School alumnus recalls nostalgic memories and a youthful prank about an ice cream social and a stolen schoolhouse note. He notes selective memory and hopes to attend the 35th homecoming on Oct 31 and Nov 1, acknowledging a teacher who shaped his youth.
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Petri's
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