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Survivor of 1936 drought recalls conditions
WAWAKA, Ind. (AP) — Tom Franks was 15 years old in 1936, the year that Indiana and much of the country suffered through a severe drought that spawned the Dust Bowl era in many parts of America. Now, at the age of 91, Franks still can recall the...
Tags: Weather Reports, Potatoes, Weather, World War II (1939-1945), Natural Disasters
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UPDATE: Police chase totals Plymouth squad car, officer unharmed
A man is behind bars and a Plymouth squad car was totaled Sunday after a high-speed chase that started in Plymouth and ended in Grovertown.
Just after 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Plymouth police were dispatched to Martin's Supermarket in reference to a shoplifter...Tags: Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Plymouth
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McNabb to retire as an Eagle in September
PHILADELPHIA - Andy Reid will return to Philadelphia on Sept. 19 when his Kansas City Chiefs face the Eagles in a nationally televised Thursday night game. Another prominent former member of the organization will be in the house that night, as well....
Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, NBC (tv network), NFL Network (tv network), Entertainment, Brian Dawkins
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In Theory: Are parts of Scripture outdated and in need of change?
It's not often that a Christian minister agrees with the New Atheist movement, but the Rev. Michael Dowd believes it's possible when it comes to what he calls the "idolatry of the written word." A self-described "New Theist" — one who "value[s]...Tags: Culture, Ethics, Social Issues, Book, Religious Texts
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In Theory: Can believers and nonbelievers find common ground?
Can believers and nonbelievers connect? Is there a common ground they can agree on? Writing in the New York Times, T. M. Luhrmann thinks there may be, but admits it's going to be difficult. The author of "When God Talks Back: Understanding the...Tags: Justice System, Social Issues, Family, Same-Sex Marriage, Salt
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In Theory: Has the economy damaged the work ethic?
Sociologist Max Weber first advanced the idea of a Protestant work ethic in 1914. A recent study suggests that not only does this ethic exist, it can make the effects of unemployment worse for Protestants than for non-Protestants. The Dutch survey,...Tags: Ethics, Social Issues, 401K, Religious Texts, Philosophy
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Reader Q&A: Bears mailbag
Who's the best edge rusher in the draft? RaiderNation4Life, from Twitter It’s Georgia’s Jarvis Jones. Forget about his slow 40 time. He has the burst to defeat a blocker, and he can close on the quarterback. He fits better in a 3-4 as an...
Tags: Henry Melton, George Halas, Ryan Clady, Dick Butkus, Sports
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In Theory: How ready for isolation are you?
Do you like ocean views, peace, quiet and solitude, and a captive congregation? Then the island of Tristan da Cunha could be perfect. It's advertising for a new parish priest — the previous incumbent left in 2010. There are some catches, though,...Tags: Imperial and Royal Matters, Landforms, Caves and Caverns, Margaret Thatcher, Music
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Court listings: April 17
Shyla Ann Baltzell, 24, of 214 S. Eighth St., parking/standing violation, fined $91.50. Mohammad Fahad Alotaibi, 29, of 822 N. Congress St., No. 5, DUI, first offense, fined $520 and sentenced to 60 days in jail with all of the jail sentence suspended....Tags: Prisons, Punishment, Advice Columns and Columnists, Fines, Watertown
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Court listings: April 6, 2013
Kyle Dean Klipfel, 21, of 201 Fourth Curve, Lakeside Estates, no driver’s license, fined $120. Jennifer Anne Dallmann, 35, Hecla, speeding, fined $105. Joseph Daniel Glardon, 33, Sioux Falls, speeding, fined $105. Jared Richard Mack, 26,...Tags: Prisons, Theft, Punishment, Fines, Watertown
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In Theory: Should Boy Scouts end ban on gays?
The Boy Scouts of America has sent its members a survey as part of its ongoing debate over whether to repeal or continue its ban on gay members. Instead of asking for a simple yes or no, the questionnaire goes into depth on several topics, for example...Tags: Ethics, United Way , American Civil Liberties Union, Social Issues, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Valley residents enjoy final day of carnival at Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterIMPERIAL — Residents enjoyed a mellow day at the California Mid-Winter Fair and Fiesta Sunday, its final day. Some, like Carmen Mitosinka, anticipated low attendance early in the day, and took advantage. “The reason we came early is so the...Tags: Climbing, Rock Climbing
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