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Assault Somali pirate bases
November 21, 2009
As we have pointed out previously, pirates based in Somalia remind us of an earlier group of freebooters, the Barbary Pirates of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. » Full Story
Moving finish line in Afghanistan war
November 20, 2009
P resident Barack Obama’s new strategy for victory in Afghanistan apparently involves redefining success. » Full Story
‘Tis the season to support the Salem Salvation Army
November 19, 2009
'Tis the season for giving and nobody does it better than your local Salvation Army. » Full Story
Savings to pay for health plan? Never any savings
November 17, 2009
In introducing a new national health care proposal, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said lawmakers dealing with it will “follow in the footsteps of those who gave our country Social Security and then... » Full Story
Roses&Thorns
November 15, 2009
Roses, red roses, as in the Red that goes with the Black of Quakers pride that galvanized our community because of the successes of the football team. » Full Story
Obama must be careful in North Korea negotiations
November 13, 2009
We hope President Barack Obama is not making a mistake in his plan to engage in bilateral talks with North Korea. He and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should proceed with extreme caution. » Full Story
Investigate claim of ‘pay’ for vote at OU
November 12, 2009
We will be surprised if Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner’s office is not busy for some time in getting to the bottom of allegations of illegal activities involving the Tuesday general... » Full Story
Roses&Thorns
November 8, 2009
Roses to the winners of Tuesday’s election races and also to the losers who were good sports about it. The voice of the majority of voters spok. » Full Story
Don’t rush on health care bill
November 6, 2009
We wish Congress deserved the type of praise health care professionals do because of their dedication to fighting disease. Unfortunately, it does not. » Full Story
Best of luck to the Quakers
November 4, 2009
This has been a special, maybe a little bit magical fall sports season for Salem High School. » Full Story