News opinion 2008-04-25 Andanh.com

Portait of a grim Tony Blair put up in halls of Parliament Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:35:41 -0400
LONDON - A somber Tony Blair is back in Parliament - in a portrait capturing an indelible image of the embattled politician in his final months in office. The painting,...

Cash for oil rolling into Iraq Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:58:29 -0400
WASHINGTON - New data on Iraq oil revenues suggests that country's government will reap an even larger than expected windfall this year - as much as $70 billion - according...

Protesters confront American outside French store in China Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:44:22 -0400
BEIJING - European business officials warned today that anti-French protests in China could spark a backlash against Chinese exports, while reports surfaced that protesters...

China's Everest torch plan draw journalists' concerns Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:18:51 -0400
BEIJING - China's new plan for press coverage of the Olympic torch's ascent of Mount Everest has touched off a new controversy. Health experts and media groups...

Brazil rescuers say missing priest's chances of survival fading Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:22:19 -0400
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Hopes for finding a priest who disappeared after soaring into the air with hundreds of colorful balloons are growing slimmer, rescue officials said today. Roman...

Eastwood, Soderbergh lead a stripped down Cannes Film Festival Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:31:17 -0400
PARIS - American directors Clint Eastwood and Steven Soderbergh are to headline the streamlined competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which features fewer...

Nepal expels climber with 'Free Tibet' banner from Everest Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:27:38 -0400
KATMANDU, Nepal - An American mountain climber with a "Free Tibet" banner was forced to turn back from Mount Everest, which Chinese climbers carrying the Olympic...

Our view: Clinton is still down but far from out Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:44:00 EDT
Sen. Hillary Clinton's slim chance of wresting the Democratic nomination for president from Sen. Barack Obama got a little less slim with her 10 percentage point victory in Pennsylvania Tuesday.
Clinton's 55 percent to 45 percent win was certainly enough to justify her remaining in the race, despite calls from some Democratic leaders that she step aside for the sake of party unity.

Our view: A life of promise cut tragically short Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:44:00 EDT
We were saddened to learn of the death of Alex Farese, the 17-year-old co-captain of the North Andover High track team. Farese died Monday at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after collapsing following a race a week earlier.

Dan K. Thomasson: Little things can reveal character Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:43:00 EDT
Dan K. Thomasson
There are some inescapable axioms in presidential politics.
Americans seldom choose a candidate perceived as too far right or too far left. Voters frequently cast their ballots for the "lesser of two evils." They generally are voting against rather than for and their first consideration always is economic even during an unpopular war. If the economy is booming, the party in power generally can count on retaining the White House.

Marsha Mercer: Medicare crisis looms behind candidates' tax promises Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:43:00 EDT
Marsha Mercer
It wouldn't be a presidential campaign without charges that Democrats will raise your taxes.
Here's Republican John McCain last week: "They're going to raise your taxes by thousands of dollars per year — and they have the audacity to hope you don't mind."

Barbara Anderson: Override proponents always want another 'cup of coffee' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:42:00 EDT
Barbara Anderson
Ever since voters passed Proposition 21/2 in 1980, its opponents have set forth reasons why there should be an override of its tax limit. I admit that after hearing about "the suffering children of Wellesley," I tuned out for awhile. But this year I note the most interesting argument: the threat of teenage crime waves if school overrides don't pass. In Wenham, as one citizen predicted in a letter to the editor.

Our view: Longer school day would be costly Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:18:00 EDT
If kids spend more time in class, they'll learn more.
Or so the thinking goes behind the move to extended school days, which is being subsidized, for the moment, by the state. It has already happened in 18 schools across the state and is under consideration in about 75 others in dozens of communities, including Haverhill.

Our view: Respect voters and roll back income tax Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:18:00 EDT
Massachusetts legislators are sounding the alarm, claiming they don't know what they'll do if the voters pass an initiative on the ballot this fall to eliminate the state income tax.
We know precisely what the legislators will do if voters vote to eliminate the tax: They'll ignore them and keep taxing us anyway.

Essex County Chronicles: Land feud fueled witchcraft allegations Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:02:00 EDT
In 1728 the Massachusetts General Court created a new Essex County town that was to be known as Middleton. The community would consist of lands that had once belonged to Andover, Salem, Boxford and Topsfield, and its creation would bring to an end one of the longest and deadliest land feuds in the county's history.

Letter: Thanks for fundraising support Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:00 EDT
To the editor:
The board of the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival would like to extend our sincere thanks to the many individuals, businesses and organizations that helped to make our spring fundraiser on April 12 such a tremendous success. The sold-out event, the excellent bands and musicians, the support of our sponsors, and the successful auction all set us on our way toward raising enough funds to guarantee a full series of concerts and activities for the second annual Salem Jazz & Soul Festival coming Aug. 10 to 17.

Our view: Deal with mayor's salary separately Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:00:00 EDT
Salem city councilors passed on a chance Wednesday night to push for a pay raise for Mayor Kim Driscoll.
At $80,000 a year, Driscoll's salary lags far behind those of her peers on the North Shore. However, as Ward 3 Councilor Jean Pelletier noted, "these are tough times" for the city, with the schools facing a $2 million budget gap next year and other departments struggling to keep up with the daily workload. Not only would giving the mayor a raise send a poor message, there simply isn't the money for it this year. And to her credit, Driscoll didn't ask for a raise.

Column: The time is now to reform children's mental health care system Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:59:00 EDT
Recently in Salem, a group of parents of children with mental illness gathered to share their stories and experiences with the state of children's mental health care in Massachusetts. The parents expressed their frustration, and sometimes desperation, with a "system" that too often has failed their children. While Massachusetts has been a national leader in advancing health care for children, those advances have not reached children with mental illness.

Bill Plante's North Shore: The importance of mutual dependency Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:49:00 EDT
The New York Times carried a feature story this week about Pope Benedict XVI's love of cats.
It's a long reach from the pope's visit, but it reminded me of my intention to write of the renewed occupancy by a mother fox of her den a hundred yards or so from my home because of her need for favorable outcomes in a hazardous world. Pets take it pretty much for granted. World leaders, and those who would lead, can't.

Letter: Thanks for supporting Old South's auction Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:43:00 EDT
To the editor:
We, the members of Old South's Auction Committee, wish to thank all of those who attended our very successful auction at the Mission Oak Grill on April 11. We also wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following members, friends and the local businesses that so generously supported our efforts: Nancy and Stew Stokes, Natalie and Bill Cassidy, the Rev. Rob John, Tamah French, Patty and Richard Keys, Cathie Boucher, Jeanine and Steve Cunningham, Peggy and Al Luderer, Nancy Proctor; Fred Smith, Becky Vigneault, Jay Hyland, Mission Oak Grill, Hungry Traveler, John Farley Clothier, Evelyn Grenier, Leo's Super Bowl, Essex River Cruises, Essex Street Inn, Flatbread Co., Kitty Goodrich, Kelly's Tru Value Hardware, Gladys Jacques, Sam's Club, Tokyo Joes, Captain's Fishing Parties, Helen Nelson, Mayor John Moak, Sadie's for Hair, the First National Bank of Ipswich, Denise's Flower Shop, Ann Mooney, Andy and Jan Morris, Black Cow, Yankee Runner, Kaya Jewelers, Jonesy's Jewels, Stripers, Newburyport Five Cent Savings Bank, Amesbury Playhouse.

Letter: U.S. must act to keep pharmaceuticals out of drinking water Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
A number of recent reports have shown that there are traces of pharmaceutical drugs in public drinking water supplies. Anti-depressants, antibiotics, anti-convulsion drugs, sex hormones and mood stabilizers are a few of the prescription drugs found in public drinking water supplies across the U.S.

Letter: Anderson column a disappointment Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:39:00 EDT
To the editor:
When I saw the title of Barbara Anderson's April 20 article, "We're not bitter, Obama, just a little frustrated," I thought I would be reading about the feelings some people have felt relative to Obama's comments at the San Francisco fundraiser and an explanation for their "frustration." The premise of having people from a "small town" reflect on the statement was a good one. Much of what they said made perfect sense. However, once Ms. Anderson interjected her own thought on the matter, I think she resorted to what she apparently disliked about Obama's comments .... a blanket assumption about a certain group of people. According to what I read in her comments, if someone supports Obama, they are "moonbat friends," "smug, superior liberals," "elitists" and Obama himself a "two-bit lawyer." So much for an intelligent discourse.

Letter: Donate to help Katrina strays Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:37:00 EDT
To the editor:
I am a widow lucky enough to have a human family who watches out for me, but I live alone and have a Boston terrier who is my companion in my home and car. He sleeps next to me while I read my paper and eat breakfast, follows me around the yard checking things out and, yes, talks to me and looks me right in the eye saying, "I'd help if I could." We watch TV together and then he goes into his bed.

Job Corps a leader in career-skills field Friday April 25, 2008
Many of the Telegram & Gazette's readers know of the Martin Luther King Jr. Business Empowerment Center and our efforts over the years to create an environment that fosters new business opportunities for low- to moderate-income citizens in the region. What they may not know is our relationship with the Grafton Job Corps Career Academy, one of the hidden gems in Worcester County.

Two-thirds of 2nd District residents in towns Friday April 25, 2008
Recently, on a morning talk show, a Worcester city councilor stated that the 2nd Worcester Senate seat was considered a city seat and that someone should step up and run. It was even suggested someone outside of the district had time to move into the district and run for the seat. This is not only insulting, it is inaccurate.

WCCA-TV an asset for community Friday April 25, 2008
WCCA-TV is so valued from my perspective, from shows like "Worcester Here and Now" with Sibyl Farson, and "Video Jams" with Tracy Foley, that I just want to extend my appreciation to the city of Worcester and Charter Communications for their part in keeping alive local, informative, entertaining interests among our wonderful assets here in Worcester.

The victims Friday April 25, 2008
It frequently is difficult for social workers to decide just when the trauma of removing a child from his or her family is justified by the risk of harm to the child if left at home. Not so in Texas, where the mass dislocation of 437 children from their families by the state clearly was an affront to compassion and common sense.

Jail break Friday April 25, 2008
Trying yet another approach to keep dangerous criminals behind bars, Sheriff Guy W. Glodis hopes to persuade the federal court to permit flexibility in the population cap it set for the Worcester County House of Correction. Granting jail officials such discretion is a reasonable short-term solution to a chronic problem that will be solved only by increasing jail capacity - a step supposedly tough-on-crime lawmakers have been curiously reluctant to take.

Making higher education accessible is critical to nation Friday April 25, 2008
A perfect storm is gathering, aimed at thousands of college students who may not be able to rise above it in time to achieve their dreams of getting a higher education.

Suspect chemical in dental fillings, too Friday April 25, 2008
I read with interest an article, "Report raises red flags over chemical used in plastics" (Telegram & Gazette, April 16).

Insensitive article hurt man's family Friday April 25, 2008
I'm writing in regard to reporter Shaun Sutner's insensitive article regarding Bruce Smick and his company, Smick Amusements (Telegram & Gazette, April 9). Mr. Sutner was determined to dig up dirt on a person who has been gone for 2-1/2 years, and unless he writes about a carnival, Mr. Sutner can't earn a living.

YOUR VIEW: Dirty politics entered town clerk's race Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Hats off to Pam Labonte, Acushnet town clerk. I would like to recognize Ms. Labonte for carrying herself so professionally during John Howcroft's snide remarks, once again in an effort to taint her reputation.

LETTER: McCain will do the right thing on Iraq Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

McCain will do the right thing on Iraq war

YOUR VIEW: Avert food and fuel shortages Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Speculative investors are increasing our cost of living. Why are we allowing speculators to continually bid up the price of commodities such as oil, wheat, rice and metals just so they can make increased profits? There is no control on how much they can...

OUR VIEW: Get ready for green economy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Right before our eyes, if we have the courage and smarts to pay attention, a small economic revolution is gaining steam. Where once solar and wind power were a novelty, now all manner of clean energy sources and energy-efficient practices are flowing...

LETTER: Turn critical eye to foreign policy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Turn critical eye to foreign policy

LETTER: Protest photo gave offense Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Protest photo gave offense

NATIONAL VIEW: On human rights, the U.N. once again strikes out Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

The world's foremost human rights organization has ordered its envoys to begin investigating people or groups around the world who abuse freedom of speech by violating certain "moral" standards. The envoys would rely on individual governments to define...

LETTER: Dartmouth percussion's win is a milestone Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Dartmouth percussion's win is a milestone

Cheers & Jeers Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Treasures that washed ashore this week; flotsam we hope the next tide carries away:

With time, disabilities accommodated more Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

From my perspective as a disability advocate on the Cape since 1985, I have seen changes for the good regarding disability services in towns, albeit slow.

Keep wheels straight in awaiting left turn Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Regarding your front-page article April 18 titled "Driver in fatal crash is forgiven," the compassion of the deceased's survivors is laudable.

Wind farm proposal amounts to piracy Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

He may not wear a mask, but Jim Gordon wants to commit piracy in Nantucket Sound. Piracy is defined as "robbery or illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea.

Elect Dana Barrette to Sandwich board Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Sandwich needs nonpartisan, solution-oriented, wise leadership on our board of selectmen.

My carbon footprint is killing me! Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:30 EST

We recycle: paper, metal, plastic, clothes and books. Our home has almost all compact fluorescent bulbs; my thermostat is set at 68 degrees and when it is the slightest bit warm, and the kids are at school, I turn it down even more, to 55.

Why buy more holes in the sky Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

In the expensive world of weapons, there's nothing quite so lucrative as the pursuit of an anti-missile shield€» a system of rockets designed to knock down incoming ballistic missiles.

An Imperative for the Planet Earth Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:02:38 GMT
This task force must realize that its charge is not as simple as reducing Harvard’s physical climate footprint.

Winds of Change Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:55:38 GMT
To bring this balance to the furthest end of the spectrum, we have an obligation to make a move that is both beneficial for the environement and for local communities.

Numbers Please, President Faust Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:53:21 GMT
Faculty at Harvard’s Center for the Environment should work closely with President Faust and the rest of the University administration to establish the economic base necessary for campus greening.

Coal By Any Other Name Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:50:31 GMT
But as we’ll see, given the current state of the technology and the potential consequences of the legislation, coal gasification should not be endorsed as an alternative energy source.

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