June 20, 2013
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Mayfield looking into smoking ban; idea deserves support of public
EDITOR: Recently, in the Mayfield Matters City Newsletter, our mayor asked the citizens of Mayfield for their input on a citywide smoking ban. The evidence supporting the validity of this is ove...
Mar 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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When will Congress care enough to stop gun violence in America?
EDITOR: For several hours I walked among the thousands of get well wishes, prayer signs, teddy bears, candles and mementos displayed at Gabby Gifford’s memorial after the shooting in Tucson. One...
Mar 28, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Murray State University needs stronger, less parochial board
EDITOR: The March 15 MSU Board of Regents vote not to renew President Dunn’s contract comes as no surprise. Though initial reports go on to quote the board chairman’s disavowal of “factions, pol...
Mar 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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PPS board made serious mistake with investment in Illinois plant
EDITOR: Because of the 20 percent plus increase announced by Paducah Power and the negative discussions it has generated in our community, I am convinced that abandoning TVA and investing “our” ...
Mar 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Broadway Methodist Church went above and beyond for ‘Power of One’
EDITOR: On behalf of the officers and members of the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP, I would like to extend congratulations to 18 area women who were nominated by their respective organizations ...
Mar 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Editorial’s Obama criticism reflects little concern for deprived citizens
EDITOR: Your editorial, WORN THIN, characterized by its ill-tempered, nasty observation, “the president’s uncharacteristic affection for the military ...” makes one wonder whether you have any a...
Mar 26, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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History proves road to confiscation starts with ‘sensible’ gun control measures
EDITOR: I am writing in response to those naïve persons, including the writer of a letter published March 17, who claim to want “sensible” gun restrictions. I wonder if people in those countries...
Mar 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Heads should roll over Paducah Power’s bad investment in Prairie State facility
EDITOR: Paducah Power certainly sold us a bill of goods regarding their Prairie State power plant partnership. I seem to remember how our bills would go down and everything would be rosy if we b...
Mar 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sun should give UofL basketball the coverage team has earned
EDITOR: This is a letter to the sports editor. I have read a few letters recently about the obvious bias towards UK, and writing about Louisville seems to be something that is just mandatory. ...
Mar 24, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Tax money being sent abroad better used for roads, bridges
EDITOR: Leech, liar, fake, thief, traitor. Would you hire anyone with this resume? Congress is full of these type people, and yes, you and I hired them with our vote. We send millions to othe...
Mar 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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