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- Highway Deaths
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:03 pm
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It was encouraging to learn that highway deaths declined in 2011 across the country. In fact when compared to miles driven, the death total was the lowest since such record-keeping began in 1921, government data released Monday revealed.
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- Obama Bows to Gay Marriage Pressure
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 1:59 pm
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For months President Barack Obama had said his position on same sex marriage was “evolving.” The past week when the pressure mounted for him to take a stand, he expressed his support for gay marriage.
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- Sarah Steelman's Shortcomings
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:00 pm
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Politicians often do disgraceful things. Politicians often show ineptness in reacting to campaign rhetoric. An example of this is Sarah Steelman, Republican candidate for the nomination of U.S. senator.
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- The Chinese Invasion
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:04 pm
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The Chinese are moving into Americans’ lives in many sectors. The latest is that the Federal Reserve has approved plans by three state-backed Chinese banks to expand in the United States.
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- 'Deadline in Disaster'
- Updated: May 09, 2012 - 12:50 pm
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The Missouri Press Association produced the “Deadline in Disaster” documentary film that had its premier showing in Columbia last week. The film documents how The Joplin Globe and its staff responded to the biggest story in the newspaper’s and city’s history.
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- Let’s Move on Cochran at Airport
- Updated: May 09, 2012 - 12:51 pm
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Washington city officials have in the past moved on recognizing a person who made a significant contribution to the community in various endeavors. The city officials have not moved on naming something at the airport after the late Carl Cochran, airport operator for many years.
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- In Suing County, Three Mens' Campaign Stunt Is Failing Miserably
- Updated: May 09, 2012 - 12:48 pm
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In a bizarre campaign stunt, three men sued the Franklin County Commission last week to prevent it from refinancing millions of dollars of leasehold bonds to save taxpayers some money.
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- Marching in the Right Direction
- Updated: May 04, 2012 - 1:46 pm
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The news that Washington High School is moving toward establishment of a JROTC program as an optional course is encouraging. It is a program that will be beneficial to many students.
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- Veterans Salute Branson
- Updated: May 04, 2012 - 1:50 pm
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The Military Order of the Purple Heart has proclaimed Branson as the first Purple Heart city in Missouri. The proclamation ceremony will take place in Branson Tuesday.
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- Politics and War
- Updated: May 04, 2012 - 1:47 pm
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President Obama may not be the first president to mingle politics with war policy but he’s adept at it. He had been quiet on Afghanistan for about a year until the past week when he arrived there on a surprise visit to sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Afghan president. He spoke to a gathering of troops and, of course, along the way mentioned that it was the one-year anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden.
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- Compelling Arguments
- Updated: May 02, 2012 - 8:13 am
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If merit was the only consideration, a small tax increase to help the developmentally disabled in the county would pass easily.
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- Shelter From Storms
- Updated: May 02, 2012 - 8:13 am
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When residential housing once again is healthy, we suspect that thoughts will be given to building safe rooms for protection from tornadoes and severe windstorms. In fact, it would not be surprising to see many safe rooms in existing residences built for protection.
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- Restoring Common Sense
- Updated: May 02, 2012 - 9:52 am
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The U.S. Department of Labor has withdrawn its proposed rules to limit teenagers in helping on farms. The agency said it proposed the rules for safety reasons.
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- Congress Listens on Postal Cuts
- Updated: April 27, 2012 - 1:39 pm
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It appears, but not totally assured, that Congress is going to save the U.S. Postal Service from implementing severe reductions in facilities, jobs and service. The Senate has passed a bill to delay most of the cuts the USPS wants to make, but the House has yet to act.
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- Gingrich Calls It a Campaign
- Updated: April 27, 2012 - 1:46 pm
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To no one’s surprise, Newt Gingrich has called a halt to his Republican presidential nomination campaign. The only surprise is that he didn’t drop out sooner since it was obvious he wasn’t going to win.
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- Highway Deaths
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:03 pm
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It was encouraging to learn that highway deaths declined in 2011 across the country. In fact when compared to miles driven, the death total was the lowest since such record-keeping began in 1921, government data released Monday revealed.
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- Obama Bows to Gay Marriage Pressure
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 1:59 pm
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For months President Barack Obama had said his position on same sex marriage was “evolving.” The past week when the pressure mounted for him to take a stand, he expressed his support for gay marriage.
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- Sarah Steelman's Shortcomings
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:00 pm
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Politicians often do disgraceful things. Politicians often show ineptness in reacting to campaign rhetoric. An example of this is Sarah Steelman, Republican candidate for the nomination of U.S. senator.
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- The Chinese Invasion
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:04 pm
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The Chinese are moving into Americans’ lives in many sectors. The latest is that the Federal Reserve has approved plans by three state-backed Chinese banks to expand in the United States.
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- 'Deadline in Disaster'
- Updated: May 09, 2012 - 12:50 pm
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The Missouri Press Association produced the “Deadline in Disaster” documentary film that had its premier showing in Columbia last week. The film documents how The Joplin Globe and its staff responded to the biggest story in the newspaper’s and city’s history.
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- Battleline: Post 218 Baseball Ready to Go
- Updated: May 16, 2012 - 8:43 am
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With everyone but Sullivan and New Haven now done with high school baseball, we can look to the American Legion season.
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- We’re Fat and Getting Fatter
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:02 pm
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The reports have been coming in for some time about obesity in America. Americans are fat and expected to get fatter in future years — unless the trend can be turned around.
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- Petitions, Petitions...
- Updated: May 09, 2012 - 12:47 pm
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The Missouri Secretary of State’s office reported that a record 143 petitions were submitted for approval for this election cycle. Sunday at 4 p.m. was the deadline under the law for petitions to be submitted to the secretary of state’s office for this election cycle. Four made it just at the deadline.
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- Craig's Corner: Junior Golf Program Begins Second Season
- Updated: May 09, 2012 - 8:43 am
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Area golf course officials are making a strong push to get boys and girls involved in the game of golf.
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- Park, Veterans Existed Independently
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:10 pm
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To The Editor: An ill wind blows in Union and it has been created by those distrustful of the motives behind the parks proposition that will be on the June 5 ballot.
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- No Place for Homosexuality in God’s Kingdom, Reader Says
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:10 pm
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To The Editor: The president stated that he is just fine with same-sex marriages. Years ago he was not!
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- Calls Washington's Annexation Approach "Haphazard"
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:09 pm
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To The Editor: We urge (Washington) Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission members to reconsider their April 9 vote to include the subdivision, farmland, and Highway 100 right of way west of town in their annexation plan.
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- DECA Club, Its Leader Deserve Credit for the Expo
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:11 pm
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To The Editor: Oops... in my effort to recognize the efforts of various members of our community who made the Made in Union Expo a very successful event, I failed to acknowledge the high school DECA club and its leader, Charles Gehlauf.
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- Appreciate Volunteers at Senior Center
- Updated: May 11, 2012 - 2:12 pm
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To The Editor: This is an open letter to all the volunteers at the Washington Senior Center.
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- Unhappy About Youth Ministry Change
- Updated: May 09, 2012 - 12:43 pm
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To The Editor: I am writing to you and the community to let everyone know that an article which was printed in the April 29 church bulletin of St. Francis Borgia Church did not contain the complete truth.
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- Don’t Lose Sight of Who Dr. Morris Was
- Updated: May 09, 2012 - 12:50 pm
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To The Editor: As a nurse who worked with Dr. (Keith) Morris for several years, I am saddened by the fact that the only thing the news reports is the fact that he was indicted in federal court and what his charges were.
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- Supports Sales Tax Increase
- Updated: May 04, 2012 - 1:53 pm
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To The Editor: Recently, The Missourian reported that the county commission agreed to put on the November ballot a property tax increase proposal to pay for developmental services.
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