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Posted on 03/11/2003 2:10:43 PM PST by A2J
If Lincoln Was Correct... Then MUST the U.S. Abide By United Nations Demands?
Recently, while listening to a conservative radio talk show, the host mentioned that someone (I failed to get the name) had either written a book or made a statement to the effect that the United States was obliged to follow all of the mandates of the United Nations, primarily because the U.S. entered into a pact or contract with member nations to do so. This contention intrigued me as to the parallels it has regarding whether Lincoln was indeed right when he claimed that the South illegally seceded from the Union, thus igniting his attempt to restore the Union.
Indeed, there are many here on FR that contend that the sovereignty of the Southern states, as well as all states, became subservient to the conditions of the Constitution upon their ratification of it. If true, if the Southern states abdicated, or at least greatly restricted, their sovereignty upon entry into the Union, then does it not portend that the United States has also abdicated or greatly restricted its sovereignty upon its entry into the United Nations, NATO and other pacts that demand compliance with its resolutions? For example, if the UN would approve of a resolution that mandated that the U.S. withdraw from specific areas of the world, isnt the U.S. required to do so because of its membership in the UN?
Although I am an avid, pro-Southern opponent of Lincoln and his policies, I would appreciate any comments regarding whether the U.S. is obligated by the mandates of the UN and/or any other organization of which it is a member nation. I would also like to hear the reasoning behind the answers whether they are to the affirmative or negative to the question. In addition, please consider the question as to whether the U.S. has the right to withdraw from said organizations and why?
Let us debate!
Also please ping other Southerners for theirs as well.
What would be the condition of the States attached to the Union & its Govt. and regarding both as essential to their well-being, if a State placed in the midst of them were to renounce its Federal obligations, and erect itself into an independent and alien nation? Could the States N. & S. of Virginia, Pennsyla. or N. York, or of some other States however small, remain associated and enjoy their present happiness, if geographically politically and practically thrown apart by such a breach in the chain which unites their interests and binds them together as neighbours & fellow citizens. It could not be. The innovation would be fatal to the Federal Governt. fatal to the Union, and fatal to the hopes of liberty and humanity; and presents a catastrophe at which all ought to shudder.--Letter to Nicholas Trist, 15 Feb. 1830
Even in the case of a mere League between nations absolutely independent of each other, neither party has a right to dissolve it at pleasure; each having an equal right to expound its obligations, and neither, consequently a greater right to pronounce the compact void than the other has to insist on the mutual execution of it. [See, in Mr. Jefferson's volumes, his letters to J. M. Mr. Monroe & Col. Carrington]
The United Nations, so far as I know, is a league. I think it is fair to say that the US should satisfy whatever obligations it has agreed to. The states of the Union have even stronger obligations, as I think Mr. Madison clearly pointed out.
This is not intended to "bash Lincoln," but to substantiate the differences, if any, between a pact that a state enters into versus one a nation enters into.
Don't worry, we'll try to leave your god alone in this one.
By law, none necessarily. However, the same could be said of the union over the states. The Constitution outlined certain specific powers that the federal government had, however over time through misreadings and wishful revision the federal government came to have much more power than it was originally intended. lincoln used those misinterpreted powers like an iron fist in '61. Are you strong enough in your convictions of the 'voluntary' aspect of the UN to state without a doubt that the UN hasn't intruded on the sovereignty of these United States much as the tyrant did to the states in '61?
The US Constitution, however, in the Supremacy Clause, clearly says that state law must conform with the Constitution and the President has a sworn duty to see that the laws are fatefully enforced and applied equally in every jurisdiction. .
Who ever you heard say otherwise has no damn idea what he is talking about.
BTW. In the 60+ years the UN has been around there have been somewhere around 60 wars. On only three occasions has the UN authorized use of force and those three were all requested by the United States --- Korea in 1950, Gulf I in 1990, and Gulf II with resolution 1444 in November 2002. Russia, China, France and other nations have had wars that were either outside of UN approval or specifically condemned by the UN. No one but the US has ever even asked for UN permission. What the UN said never bothered France or Russia one bit when they were involved in following their self-interests. What the UN says will not bother us in the least as we move in to finally crush Saddam.
The Lincoln haters are like this guy. There is no stretch too long for them.
I must have missed the part which says that billbears determines what constitutes misreadings and wishful revisions.
Are you strong enough in your convictions of the 'voluntary' aspect of the UN to state without a doubt that the UN hasn't intruded on the sovereignty of these United States much as the tyrant did to the states in '61?
Figures you would. It says it in the 10th Amendment. You know that sticky Amendment that states powers not explicitly enumerated in the aforesaid document belong to the states? Revisionism from judicial review have treated that Amendment like a piece of toilet paper from 1803 on
If the US were to secede from the UN, could the other nations label us a "rouge" nation much as the Southern states were labeled by the unionists? Absolutely.
Could the other nations overtly, or through subterfuge, engage the US in conflict to bring it back into the fold? Absolutely.
If successful, could the other nations rewrite our Constitution and impose a government to reduce our sovereignty to international law and organizations? Absolutely.
And would the historians of the World Federation acclaim the motives and justify the outcomes of such an act? Absolutely.
Does it matter to me whether the confederate states had a right to secede? No.
Would I have forced the confederate states back into the union? Yes.
Has federalism over confederacy swung power from where it was originally held between 1777/1781 (The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union) to 1787/1789 (Constitution of The United States) through the Civil War and suceeding world wars? Absolutely.
Personally, I'd like to see the US bring rouge nations like Iraq, Iran and North Korea into the fold, rather than the reverse. Unfortunately, we may need to start with France, Germany and Russia.
LOL!! What absolute arrogance. Could you outline for me where it says in the Constitution of these United States where it's our responsibility, even our right, to bring other nations 'back into the fold' as you say? Are they not allowed to practice their national sovereignty either? Granted North Korea is a viable and direct threat to these United States but none of the other countries, except maybe for Russia, have the capability to attack our continental borders. But you've all the sudden decided to bring these people 'back into the fold'. And which 'fold' is that, praytell? The folds of democracy, the folds of civilized thought, how about the folds of the sphere of American Empire influence? That's it isn't it? How dare these nations have any interests in mind other than what Washington DC wants them to have, is that it?
Wait a minute, let me guess. I expect you're going to say something to the effect of 'it's not Constitutional, but it's the right thing to do' drivel. Yep, that's Constitutional < /sarcasm>
I'm not sure how the sole remaining super-power exercises a foreign policy without being a hegemon subject to criticism of arrogance.
Could you outline for me where it says in the Constitution of these United States where it's our responsibility, even our right, to bring other nations 'back into the fold' as you say?
The Constitution gives the Congress and President wide latitude to deal with other nations in:
Article I, Section 8 Article II, Section 2Turning the question around, could you outline for me where it says in the Constitution the Congress or President would be prohibited from such actions?
Granted North Korea is a viable and direct threat to these United States but none of the other countries, except maybe for Russia, have the capability to attack our continental borders.
Uhh, North Korea is the only threat? Well, maybe Russia too? And France's nuclear arsenal? Iraq and Iran, no? I do agree, Germany is pretty harmless internationally.
How dare these nations have any interests in mind other than what Washington DC wants them to have, is that it?
It's been my experience that the US doesn't care about the interests of other countries unless they directly interfere with our own, or by placating theirs, they enable us to achieve ours.
I expect you're going to say something to the effect of 'it's not Constitutional, but it's the right thing to do' drivel.
Nope, I'm a realist, not an idealists dreaming of utopia or isolationism.
The 10th Amendment says that powers not reserved to the United States nor prevented by the Consitution are reserved to the states and their people. I believe that the power to make and change the status of a state is a power reserved to Congress by the Constitution. And that the power to act in a unilateral manner where the interests of other states is impacted is a power prevented the states. That nasty old Constitution getting in the way again. Maybe thats why the confederate president ignored it as he pleased.
So by that logic, because these United States joined a voluntary union in the UN, which does not have much more in the way of guaranteeing a separate state's sovereignty than the Constitution and the 10th Amendment, these US must abide by the ruling of the UN. Therefore, they not only have to face the issue of the Constitution and defining whether or not Iraq as a nation is a clear and present danger against the borders, they now must convince the majority of the UN and abide by their decision. Now while I do not believe these US must abide by any decision of the UN, your logic says they must. Both the UN and these US are unions entered voluntarily. Neither stipulates a way that a nation or state can leave voluntarily. How is one different from the other? Unless you can prove otherwise I don't remember seeing a document that stated specifically the states gave up their rights. Rather the 10th protected them (at least until abe came along). Heck, at least the Constitution has that. Apparently once you join the UN you can't leave!!
I believe that the power to make and change the status of a state is a power reserved to Congress by the Constitution.
Well that's fine if you believe that, but precedence as shown through the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions as well as the stipulations laid out by New York and Rhode Island prove that point otherwise. If the Founders as a whole had agreed that once a state joined this voluntary union that gave up their right of deciding their own course, then why did they accept such stipulations for some states that fly in the face of your argument?
Oh crap, billbears. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land, not the Virginia or Kentucky resolutions. The Constitution states how a state is admitted and by implication how it can leave.
By implication? Pray, where does it say by implication?!? What the Constitution says is
'The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
Is the power of secession or directions for leaving the union somewhere in the document I missed? No? Then it falls under the 10th as a power not delegated to the federal government. Look at it this way. I enter into a contract with you, but send you back the contract with certain changes that I deem necessary, and you, by your silence, accept those changes. We for some reason have to go in front of a court. Any court in the land that follows common law is going to side with me on a judgement because you did not voice an objection to the changed agreement.
This is the same situation. New York, Kentucky, and Rhode Island sent back a changed agreement. The Southern states recognized that change, and of course after watching their northern brethren threaten secession time and time again since the inception of the document, decided to themselves secede. It was only in '69 after that infamous politicized decision that secession was declared illegal. Interesting that it took eight years. You would have thought that during the four years of the war that the government of these United States would have brought something to trial to have secession declared illegal. Ah, but Sal fixed that one for them didn't he? Of course to cover his own tail as well
So the question becomes one of what is our arrangement under the UN Charter, is it a treaty or something else, and whether or not the Constitution protects us from anything other wise in the arrangement. If we do not like the answers to those questions, then other questions are raised, such as do our complaints rise to the level of the Declaration of Independence such that we are "impelled" to separation.This Constitution, and the Laws of the United
States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties
made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United
States, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in
every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution
or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding.
From the Preamble to the Articles of Confederation:
From the Articles of Confederation:Whereas the Delegates of the United States of America in Congress
assembled did on the fifteenth day of November in the Year of our
Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Seventyseven, and in the Second
Year of the Independence of America agree to certain articles of
Confederation and perpetual Union between the States of
Newhampshire, Massachusetts-bay, Rhodeisland and Providence
Plantations, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina and
Georgia in the Words following, viz.
From the Northwest Ordinance of 1787:Article XIII. Every State shall abide by the determinations of
the United States in Congress assembled, on all questions which by
this confederation are submitted to them. And the articles of this
confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State, and the
Union shall be perpetual; nor shall any alteration at any time
hereafter be made in any of them; unless such alteration be agreed
to in a Congress of the United States, and be afterwards confirmed
by the Legislatures of every State.
Sec. 14. It is hereby ordained and declared, by the authority
aforesaid, that the following articles shall be considered as
articles of compact, between the original States and the people and
States in the said territory, and forever remain unalterable,
unless by common consent, to wit:
A cursory consideration indicates that the Founders intended a perpetual union unless there was common consent to separate or a complaint rising to the level of the Decleration of Independance.
The Constitution of the United States does not appear to have changed this. The Constitution of the United States merely sets up a new form of government for the States previously joined in perpetual union. They could have set up a Constitutional Monarchy, and it would have been the same States joined in perpetual union.
Funny then isn't it that they didn't put the statement 'perpetual union' in the document? And the facts that the document was signed only with provisions in certain states to maintain their sovereignty and leave when they (not Congress) chose. Never mind that the d#mn yankees had been suggesting secession for themselves since 1803
They could have set up a Constitutional Monarchy, and it would have been the same States joined in perpetual union.
And that's exactly what Hamilton and his ilk wanted, as evidenced by his statements at the Constitutional Convention. That along with a national bank (lincoln), one money standard (lincoln and his worthless greenback scam), federal taxation (lincoln), strong centralized government (lincoln). Hmmm, looks like the Federalist trash got everything he wanted and more
That would have been simpler. But...
From the Preamble:
Article 1, Section 1:We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect
Union, ... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Article IV, Section 3:Representatives and direct Taxes shall be
apportioned among the several States which may be included within
this Union...
Article IV, Section 4:New States may be admitted by the
Congress into this Union;
The existence of the Union seems to have been assumed, perhaps as so obvious that it did not need elaboration. That would make sense if they had established it as a perpetual Union. Would you and your spouse restate your marriage vows everytime you changed the arrangement between the two of you? And they certainly didn't feel the need to elaborate on other things that would have been obvious to them: Republican Form of Government, Representative, Senator, Department, Office.The United States shall guarantee to every State in
this Union a Republican Form of Government,
And the facts that the document was signed only with provisions in certain states to maintain their sovereignty and leave when they (not Congress) chose.
The states should maintain some sovereignty, and willingly give up some as they enter into an arrangement with others. As a matter of fact, they should maintain more sovereignty than they do. (I am not so sure direct election of Senators was a good idea. The Senators were to represent the States, after all.) And there was no point in trying to enforce the Union if no State had actually left. But when a state left, if at all, it could not be only by its own chooseing. The other States, not the Congress, would have a say. When one party to an agreement decides to break the agreement, other parties have a right to hold the first party to the agreement, or extract satisfaction. If they decide not too, that's there decision, not the decision of the party that breaks the agreement. And of course that would not hold true if a State's complaints rose to the level of the Declaration of Indpendence.
Never mind that the d#mn yankees had been suggesting secession for themselves since 1803
Like I said above. And that doesn't make it right. Maybe the South kept it's honor longer than the North. (I already know you'd strike the 'maybe.")
I've got people in Eastern North Carolina. And I'm pretty sure I had people on both sides of The War.
There are some elsewhere in the world who believe it to be so. One of them named Kofi Annan recently said that the UN Charter prevented the US from going to war in Iraq, indicating this very same belief.
It is interesting that your primary piece of evidence for that assertion is the Articles of Confederation clause pertaining to its applicability:
"And the articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State, and the Union shall be perpetual"
Evidently this was not to be so as those articles of "perpetual" unionism were ditched half a decade later and replaced by the Constitution. By contrast, evidence does exist to suggest that the founders were tolerant of a separation of the union including one based upon the desires of the separating region. Jefferson wrote of this after the acquisition of the Louisiana territories:
"The future inhabitants of the Atlantic & Missipi States will be our sons. We leave them in distinct but bordering establishments. We think we see their happiness in their union, & we wish it. Events may prove it otherwise; and if they see their interest in separation, why should we take side with our Atlantic rather than our Missipi descendants? It is the elder and the younger son differing. God bless them both, & keep them in union, if it be for their good, but separate them, if it be better." - Thomas Jefferson, August 12, 1803
It is also a matter of fact that the states of Virginia and Rhode Island ratified the Constitution itself with clauses reserving the right to withdraw from it. It stands to reason that, if the founders were in consensus upon a perpetual union, they would not have, in at least two cases, adopted clauses to permit that union to be withdrawn from by a state.
What the Constitution also says, billbears, is that a state can only be admitted to the Union on the majority vote of Congress. States cannot combine without congressional approval or split up without congressional approval or change their borders one fraction of an inch without congressional approval. Obviously the power to determine the status of a state was a power reserved to Congress by the Constitution.
Considering that fact that slavery and other atrocities (genocide) have occured and are occuring in/by nations that are members of the UN (Sudan, for one), how can there not be a correlation between the reasons for the Civil War and the right of the U.S. to secede from the UN?
You need to work on your comprehension, sir.
Is your post a very good one? Absolutely.
(Although I disagree about forcing the Confederacy back into the Union.)
Little backward goat hearders and religious nuts in Afghanistan sure were never a threat to attack us either.
Wake up and smell the rubble Bill. Damn near anyone can strike us at damn near any time they want. Big oceans are no defense anymore and the attackers don't need tanks, ships, or ICBMs to put a big hurt on us.
I agree wholeheartedly. They are. However if we are to begin attacking every nation out there that supports sociopaths fiscally or otherwise, these United States are going to be at war for a long time. By the standards set forth in the writing and intent of the Founders, the only nation that is a viable and direct threat currently is North Korea
We will be at war for a long time. We can pretend otherwise, but the sociopaths will continue to attack us on their schedule --- unless we get them and their masters first.
It's ugly, but it is a fact.
Can you point me to that clause in the Constitution that says only countries with the ability to launch nuclear missles at the United States qualify as enemies?
Can you point to me that clause in the Constitution that says countries with fourth rate armies that are only a direct threat to their neighbors which are all thousands of miles away qualifies in any way as an enemy of these United States? And please none of that 'national interest' malarkey. By that argument we should have probably bombed half of Eastern Europe anytime between 1948-1985
Remember this?
And please none of that 'national interest' malarkey. By that argument we should have probably bombed half of Eastern Europe anytime between 1948-1985
I remember 1 Million US troops with a full complment of Nuclear and Conventional weapons sitting outside the Iron Curtain ready to turn any and every thing on the other side to dust if need be. National interest is far more than just protecting our borders. Even your hero Jefferson understood that when he attacked a fourth rate North African "power" which presented no threat whatsoever to the US mainland --- without a congressional declaration of war I might add. He did the exact right thing while the European powers all looked on in amazement at our "arrogance".
And this is significant because...?
Because it shows that your statement, regardless of how you asserted it and regardless of what merits it may have, is not universally accepted to the point that others are willing to take actions in violation of it.
Arguably the United States was formed as a perpetual union under the Articles of Confederation, and its government was reorganized under the Constitution leaving the perpetual union part intact. The Constitution references the Union as an existing entity. If I recall correctly Madison joined Hamilton in writing Federalist 18. 19 and 20 under the title "The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union."
The Letter of the President of the Federal Convention, Dated September 17, 1787, to the President of Congress, Transmitting the Constitution states:
The friends of our country have long seen and desired, that the power of making war, peace, and treaties, that of levying money and regulating commerce, and the correspondent executive and judicial authorities should be fully and effectually vested in the general government of the Union: But the impropriety of delegating such extensive trust to one body of men is evident-Hence results the necessity of a different organization.
This letter notes the necessity of a different organization of the government of the Union and was sent to the representatives of the States that composed the Union. (The Federal Government is not the United States. It is a governing mechanism or agent agreed to by the States.) There is no indication that the Union was intended to end, just a change in the governing mechanism for it.
Looks to me like it flows.
Note that I have not maintained that a state has no right to secede. What I maintain is that the other states may have a right to object to that secession. Some of the States tried to "bust the deal" and were forced to "face the wheel." In this case, the "Wheel" was a form of Judicial Combat. Arguably, Lincoln and the Federal Government acted on behalf of the States which did not agree with the decision of other States to back out of a deal they had agreed to (before the Constitution existed).
Regarding the Louisiana Territory, if one of the States formed from that Territory decided to secede, and the remainder of the States agreed to the Secession, should those remaining States demand that the State vacate the land in question, or pay for it? After all, the United States paid $15 million in good American dollars for that land and there is no reason to allow somebody to abscond with it without payment, like they had conquered it in war or something.
Or maybe not. Do you have an opinion on the Constitutional basis for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory? Maybe none of them are legally part of the United States anyway.
The 10th Amendment says...
What the Ninth and Tenth Ammendments say is:
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not
be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the
Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to
the States respectively, or to the people.
So, if the elected officials of the Federal Government represent the People and the States (the House of Representatives for the People, the Senate for the States (at least usta be), and the President for both), and the People have a right as noted in the 9th, and the power as noted in the 10th, and the States have the power, as noted in the 10th, can they not have their representatives do most anything on which they can agree among themselves? At least as long as it doesn't violate a right? Was not the Federal Government acting in accordance with the agreement of the People of the Northern States who at least thought they had the right and power to hold the Southern States in the Union? Would that not explain Social Security, and HUD and the EPA and a host of things "we" don't like?
Please argue against this. Considering the way people have tended to exercise their rights and powers for the last little while, it kind of scares me.
I suppose it is arguable, but seeing as the Articles of Confederate use the term both times in reference to those same articles, a more plausible explanation suggest that the term applied only as far as the articles themselves remained intact. The first is in the document's reference to itself as "articles of confederation and perpetual union," and the second states that the union "shall be perpetual" under what it describes as the "articles of this confederation." Thus each description of the union in that document comes as an attribute to the articles themselves. It seems to follow that, if those same articles cease to be the governing mechanism and are replaced by something else, the attributes they give to themself also share in the fate of the articles.
The Constitution references the Union as an existing entity.
That it does, but a common mistake of many is to take a simple reference to "the Union" or a statement praising the benefits of "the Union" as if it were an endorsement for perpetual and inescapable membership in that same union. The Constitution makes no statement asserting the perpetual nature of "the Union," though it does use the term union. It would be fallacy though to conclude that the former is true by virtue of the latter's presence alone.
If I recall correctly Madison joined Hamilton in writing Federalist 18. 19 and 20 under the title "The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union."
Even so, simple praise of the union or a call to preserve it intact is not the same as a mandate perpetually binding its membership to that same union. It is a similar fallacy to identify simple advocacy of the union itself then conclude, based upon it alone, that the union's nature is inseparable.
This letter notes the necessity of a different organization of the government of the Union and was sent to the representatives of the States that composed the Union.
That it does, but again, a simple reference to the concept of the union, the functions of that union, or the benefits of that union does not constitute an assertion of that union's permanency. It is fallacy to insert that final step where there is none.
Note that I have not maintained that a state has no right to secede. What I maintain is that the other states may have a right to object to that secession.
The right to assert an objection is itself an obvious right of the other states. The issue is the degree in which they may assert this objection - specifically, does it mean they may simply urge their colleagues against secession, may they require that qualifications be met in order to secede, may they require their own full consent for secession to occur, or may they exert coercive force against a seceding state to prevent it from exercising an act of secession against their consent? Alexis de Tocqueville addressed this issue by noting that, ultimately, little could be legitimately done to stop secession. An act of coercion itself against a seceding state by an objecting state would itself be a violation of the Constitution's founding principle, thus making it the greater illegitimacy. As Tocqueville put it:
"If it be supposed that among the states that are united by the federal tie there are some which exclusively enjoy the principal advantages of union, or whose prosperity entirely depends on the duration of that union, it is unquestionable that they will always be ready to support the central government in enforcing the obedience of the others. But the government would then be exerting a force not derived from itself, but from a principle contrary to its nature. States form confederations in order to derive equal advantages from their union; and in the case just alluded to, the Federal government would derive its power from the unequal distribution of those benefits among the states."
Regarding the Louisiana Territory, if one of the States formed from that Territory decided to secede, and the remainder of the States agreed to the Secession, should those remaining States demand that the State vacate the land in question, or pay for it? After all, the United States paid $15 million in good American dollars for that land and there is no reason to allow somebody to abscond with it without payment, like they had conquered it in war or something.
In such a case, the question becomes one of a right to make such a claim. Upon the settlement of those lands, ownership of the inhabited properties will generally belong to those who inhabit them or use them to whatever purpose is theirs. Accordingly, to ask that they vacate that land or pay another state that has no singular or direct claim of ownership to it for that land's use is akin to robbery. In theory, this issue could extend as well to federal properties within a seceding state. Suppose that Louisiana, for example, desires to secede. It is true that the people of Louisiana havte paid taxes to the federal government just like those of Massachusetts or any other state, and those taxes are presumably used to build things - let's say forts - in both Louisiana and Massachusetts. If Louisiana decides to leave the union, should Massachusetts have any more claim to a fort within the boundaries of Louisiana than Louisiana does? Just the same, should Louisiana have any more claim to a fort within the boundaries of Massachusetts? If Louisiana were to secede it would no doubt be asserted by some in Massachusetts that they were "stealing" a fort paid for by Massachusetts tax dollars, but such a claim would be disingenuous as Louisiana tax dollars also paid for that same fort and for other forts outside of Louisiana. One could, I suppose, attempt to determine values and ownership based on formulas of federal tax contributions by state, but doing so would be a logistical, mathematical, and political nightmare. Instead it seems that the most prudent method of determination is geographical.
Do you have an opinion on the Constitutional basis for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory? Maybe none of them are legally part of the United States anyway.
Very possible. It would probably come down to whether or not the territory's de facto acceptance and admission into the United States supersedes the constitutionally sketchy ground on which it was obtained.
I'd be glad too except I'm not sure what you are trying to say. My position has been that the southern acts of secession were illegal. Not that secession itself is necessarily prevented but it can only be accomplished with the consent of all the parties involved, through a majority vote in Congress. That is how the Constitution requires new states be added, that's how the Constitution requires any change in the status of a state be authorized, so that should be the minimum requirement for leaving. Add to the the fact that the Constitution also forbids a number of unilateral actions by states where the interest of other states may be impacted. So it would seem that the 10th Amendment would argue against the southern actions not in favor of them.
I still don't see Kofi's opinion as being significant.
I still don't see Kofi's opinion as being significant.
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Don't cry for Freddie Silverman. In a programming coup, this four-hour TV movie will be aired before the feature film based on the smash Broadway musical has even been cast. In this nonsinging version, Faye Dunaway plays the peasant girl who parlayed beauty into a marriage to Argentine dictator Juan Perón (James Farentino), then was nearly beatified by the masses after her early death from cancer. Part II airs Tuesday.
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Slick operation
Every year, millions of gallons of oil and other lubricants flow from Amarillo's Cenex Harvest States Plant to grease the wheels of agriculture and industry.
ConocoPhillips says refining profits down
ConocoPhillips, the third-largest U.S. oil company, said Wednesday profit from its global refining operations likely was off significantly from last quarter, and oil and gas production was probably down too.
People in Business
Gov. Rick Perry has reappointed Richard Earl McElreath of Amarillo to the State Pension Review Board for a term that expires Jan. 31, 2013. The board provides an early warning system to detect pensions in need of corrective action and brings attention to pension-related issues before they become critical.
Stocks extend pullback
Wall Street extended its pullback Wednesday as investors, retrenching from an optimistic stance early in the week, waited to see how well corporate earnings and the job market have held up in an uneven economy.
Stations close sale
A Dallas-based radio company closed Tuesday on a deal buying 55 Clear Channel radio outlets in 11 markets, including five in Amarillo.
Oil continues to drop
Oil prices fell for a fourth straight day Wednesday after the government reported an unexpected increase in crude oil inventories and a decline in supplies of gasoline and distillates including heating oil.
Panhandle firm sold
A German company is about to pay $1.4 billion for a company active in wind power development in the Panhandle.
Service sector growth slows
NEW YORK - The shriveled housing market may be a drag on U.S. business activity, but it hasn't stopped it.
Shutdown would take heavy toll
BORGER - Shutting down a natural gas processing plant for two years could cost $228 million in lost gas production alone - and the numbers go up from there.
Bear Stearns Cos. to lay off 310
NEW YORK - Bear Stearns Cos. said Wednesday it is laying off 310 workers and fusing its two mortgage businesses, after turmoil in the home loan industry contributed to a dramatic slide in the investment bank's profit this summer.
Feeling the crunch
NEW YORK - A cancer diagnosis forced Lindsey Jennings to give up his government job.
Josh Burton: OU-UT rivalry a family affair year in, year out
Boomer Sooner or Hook'em Horns?
Red Raiders hope to roll Cyclones again
LUBBOCK - Graham Harrell has 43 touchdown passes and six interceptions in his last 11 games, a season's worth of success that started in an unlikely setting.
Another border war looms
AUSTIN - Jamaal Charles was summoned. The graybeard working out in the Texas weight room wanted to talk to him.
Tech linebacker suspended after arrest for marijuana
LUBBOCK - Texas Tech linebacker Kellen Tillman was suspended indefinitely after his arrest on a marijuana possession charge.
McCoy taking hits, throwing picks
AUSTIN - His body battered and his ego bruised, Texas quarterback Colt McCoy is struggling through the dreaded sophomore slump.
LSC Football Rankings
West Texas A & M football beat writer Greg Jaklewicz, the Amarillo Globe-News assistant sports editor, rates the Lone Star Conference teams:
Dr. Gott: 'Artery hardening' uncommon in younger men
Dear Dr. Gott: My 39-year-old son was recently diagnosed with "hardening of the arteries." I have heard of this condition for many years but have never known exactly what it is, why it happens and what the prognosis is. The doctor didn't go into a lot of detail but did say it was very unusual for a person his age to have hardening of the arteries. There is a narrowing of the lower part of the aorta, and sometime in the next few weeks he will have a stent put in. He is a smoker, and the doctor just told him he needed to quit smoking and keep his cholesterol under control. Just four years ago, my 39-year-old daughter died from a congenital heart defect. Could the problem my son is having be caused by a congenital defect? We have a history of children being born with birth defects in our family.
Dr. Gott: Coughing fits could be connected to meds
Dear Dr. Gott: I cough at night, during the day, in church, at the movies, everywhere! I always seem to have to leave these functions half the way through. What can I do? I have had this cough for years. I have had about every kind of test for this cough.
Heloise: Council warns about window cords
Dear Heloise: On behalf of the Window Covering Safety Council, we'd like to remind your readers about the potential hazards of outdated window treatments and offer information that is critical to every parent and caregiver. According to information provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, since 1990, more than 200 infants and young children have died from accidentally strangling in window cords.
Homes on show
Ooh and aah time is coming soon to Canyon.
Heloise: Don't lend books unless asked
Dear Heloise: I've read several hints in your column from people offering various methods for ensuring that books are returned promptly to their owners after they've been loaned out to others. It occurred to me that one of the reasons that people don't return books in a timely fashion is because they didn't ask to borrow those books in the first place.
Dear Abby: Friends' workout rivalry is no laughing matter
Dear Abby: A friend and I have the same personal trainer. Occasionally, he has used me to make her work harder.
Dear Abby: Patient troubled by doctor's divorce
Dear Abby: It has recently come to my attention that my doctor was married for almost 20 years and divorced his wife to marry a much younger woman. I am upset over this because I feel he just threw her away after she had four children with him.
Parnevik shoots 61 for 4-shot lead
SAN ANTONIO - Jesper Parnevik shot a career-best 9-under 61 on Thursday to take a four-stroke lead after the first round of the Texas Open, overcoming an opening bogey to birdie eight of the next 11 holes.
And then there were four
Only four Panhandle-area teams remain unbeaten.
Friday night without lights
Today is Oct. 5 and pretty much represents the halfway mark of the high school football season in Texas.
High School Football Statistics
Playoff effort in September
Canadian entered last weekend's game with Windthorst in a playoff mentality, according to head coach Kyle Lynch.
Pinckard enjoys small-town life
Ron Pinckard is known as much for being Booker's golf coach as he is for being its football coach.
River Road at Bushland
The Game: River Road Wildcats (0-5) at Bushland Falcons (5-0), 7:30 tonight, Falcon Stadium.
Who's Hot: Dumas Demons
If Dumas can defeat Perryton tonight, it will be off to its best start since the 1997 team went 10-0 in the regular season and advanced to the Class 4A area playoffs.
Week 5
3 Area kickers who have booted field goals of 50 yards or longer - Bushland's Todd Phillips, Palo Duro's Alfredo Chavez and Guymon, Okla.'s, Ulises Caba.
Timeout with: Anthony Fogle, Guymon, Okla., head coach
After a 5-6 record last year, you are 4-1 and 2-0 in District 1-4A. What's changed?
Tip of the hat to San Jacinto
The San Jacinto Christian Academy Patriots lost to Olton on Saturday night in a game played at Bushland High.
Big Ticket Games
Pampa (2-2) at Plainview (0-5), 7:30 p.m.: Bulldogs try to notch first victory of the season on their home field.
Win, Place & Show
A weekly ranking of the best Amarillo-area football teams.
Bushland's two-way standout
Bushland quarterback/safety Austin Gillmore made an impact on defense against Friona, finishing with 14 tackles. Gillmore also recovered two fumbles, returning one more than 50 yards to set up the Falcons' final score in a 28-14 win against the Chieftians.
What It's Like
To have a bye week before district play: PD coach Steve Parr
H.Park at Muleshoe
The Game: Highland Park Hornets (0-5) at Muleshoe Mules (5-0), 7:30 tonight, Benny Douglas Stadium.
Looking Back
Oct. 4, 1957
Call in games reminder
Home team correspondents need to call in scoring summaries and statistics to the Globe-News as quickly as possible after their games to get results into Saturday's edition. Please report the names of both teams' players in scoring summaries. Call the Globe-News Sports Department at (800) 692-4052 or (806) 376-4488.
Records are made to be broken
The season has reached the halfway point and there have already been a couple of record-breaking effort.
Douglass schedules pitching camps
Former Randall High star and current AAA pitcher Chance Douglass has scheduled two pitching camps this month.
My two cents ...
The month of October is upon us, and that means only one thing: playoff baseball.
My two cents ...
Since 1995, when Major League Baseball introduced the wild card, there has been a debate about its benefit.
Brett Hoffman: Hofstetter can't catch a break
If Brittany Hofstetter earns a berth in the National Finals Rodeo, it will be a big moral victory after all the Texas Tech senior went through as she bounced from rodeo to rodeo last weekend.
Auto Racing, Baseball, Golf, Hockey, Volleyball, Transactions
Olympic gold medalist Slay sets wrestling clinics
Tascosa graduate and 2000 Olympic wrestling gold medalist Brandon Slay has scheduled a two-day wrestling clinic Oct. 12-13 at Randall High School.
Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Hockey, Golf
Fumes cause Tyson plant to evacuate
Three employees at the Tyson Fresh Meats plant were hospitalized and quickly released after workers evacuated a portion of the plant Wednesday night.
Three arrested on drug charges
Police arrested two men and a woman Wednesday evening and confiscated a cache of marijuana at an Amarillo residence.
Lubbock man requires surgery after pit attack
LUBBOCK - A 77-year-old man required surgery after he was attacked by two pit bull dogs while walking his own rat terrier.
Grass fire sparks north of Amarillo
Amarillo police plan to move ahead with legal proceedings against two Tascosa High School students accused of beating another student last week even though the 47th District attorney's office refused to accept felony charges of aggravated assault Tuesday.
Bell gets $22M deal Expansion planned
The Amarillo Economic Development Corp. approved a $22 million incentive agreement with Bell Helicopter on Wednesday to boost production of V-22 Ospreys and helicopters.
OMG! Text message threats
Text messages on cell phones recently fueled rumors of a possible school shooting at Tascosa High School.
Jon Mark Beilue: AISD cell policy should be tougher
No one can look at the Amarillo ISD policy on cell phones and say that it's weak. It's not. It's cut and dried.
Airmen set to return to Cannon Saturday
More than 300 airmen and women will return this week to Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, N.M.
CHIP veto a blow to Panhandle
The Texas Panhandle has the most to gain and lose from President Bush's veto Wednesday of a dramatic increase in funding for children's health insurance, a nonpartisan think tank working to improve health care in Texas said Wednesday.
Possible evacuation at Tyson Fresh Meat Plant
Fire trucks were out in front of the Tyson Fresh Meat plant late Wednesday, but there was no official word of why.
Sweepstakes machines eyed
Soldiers for America and now soldiers of fortune.
BSA settles suit over firing
Baptist St. Anthony's Health System settled a seven-month-old lawsuit with a former employee who claimed he was fired because of his age and disability.
Zoo residents going gray
No one knows her true weight.
Charity 'battle' set for Saturday
Amarillo policemen and firemen will step into the ring Saturday to raise money for the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center.
Water in the works
Progress on the water tower at Soncy and Hillside roads is ongoing. The 2 million gallon water tower is expected to be completed by the end of January.
Weather balloon grounded
It wasn't a UFO, but it sure caused quite a stir when it landed near Hartley County.
Swift, feds reach accord
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has reached an agreement with JBS Swift & Co. over allegations the company discriminated against 402 female job applicants at its Cactus meat-packing plant.
Ones to Watch: Chelsea Barclay
School: Sundown Lane Elementary School
Pampa police find meth lab, arrest 3
Three people were arrested by Pampa police Wednesday morning after officers located a methamphetamine lab inside a house at 312 N. Davis St.
Bounty hunting done right
Locating fugitives and staying out of trouble are just two reasons Maxx Green is hosting a bounty hunter block party this weekend.
Grass fire erupts near town
A large grass fire raged across areas north of Amarillo on Thursday afternoon.
Indictment issued in stabbing
A man charged with capital murder for the slaying of a convenience store manager was indicted Thursday in 108th Judicial District Court.
Ones to Watch: Diana Jaber
School: St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Biosphere architect to discuss environment
Phil Hawes, design director of Global EcoVillage Inc., will talk tonight about how people can make a difference in the environment.
Texans' Green Deals With Death Of Stepdad, Injury
In Houston, just as Ahman Green's injured left knee was getting better, the Texans running back was dealt a far more personal setback when his stepfather passed away.
Former Cowboy Boniol sets kicking camp
Former Dallas Cowboys kicker Chris Boniol has scheduled a kicking and punting camp for 2-5 p.m. Oct. 14 at Bushland High School.
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Eugene James "Gene" Melton Jr.
LAKE TANGLEWOOD - Eugene James "Gene" Melton Jr., 87, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
A.B. "Burl" Jones
TULIA - A.B. "Burl" Jones, 85, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Lubbock.
Virginia McLean
Virginia McLean, 89, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Martha Heddleston Daniel
CLOVIS, N.M. - Martha Heddleston Daniel, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007.
Byrlea Nussbaum
Byrlea Nussbaum, 79, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
Charles Scott "Chuck" Eberhart
Charles Scott "Chuck" Eberhart, 68, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007.
Herman R. Casteel
DUMAS - Herman R. Casteel, 86, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, in Amarillo.
Byrlea Nussbaum
Byrlea Nussbaum, 79, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
Bobbie Jean Walser Purcell
HIGGINS - Bobbie Jean Walser Purcell, 71, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, in Canadian.
Sara Fuentes
Sara Fuentes, 86, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Morris Ayala
Morris Ayala, 53, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007.
Donna L. Sturgill
FORT WORTH - Donna L. Sturgill, 76, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
Edwin "Spunky" Russell
Edwin "Spunky" Russell, 76, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
Robert Volney Skinner
SPEARMAN - Robert Volney Skinner, 85, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Viola Wells
PADUCAH - Viola Wells, 97, formerly of Lamesa, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, in Memphis.
Dorene Sims
Dorene Sims, 75, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Severino Ortiz
QUITAQUE - Severino Ortiz, 60, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, in Lubbock.
Ruth F. Brunson Robison
Ruth F. Brunson Robison, 77, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
Frances Cunningham
QUANAH - Frances Cunningham, 88, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
Merry Nell Stone
Merry Nell Stone, 82, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Ida Belle Hicks Hawkins
TULIA - Ida Belle Hawkins, 86, died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, in Weatherford.
L.J. "Jay" Crabb
BENTONVILLE, Ark. - L.J. "Jay" Crabb, 80, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Garnet Naylor Jordan
PLANO - Garnet Naylor Jordan, 88, formerly of Borger, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Michelle Jeanette Maestas
TUCUMCARI, N.M. - Michelle Jeanette Maestas, 37, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Amarillo, Texas.
JoJean "Mudder" Nikirk
JoJean "Mudder" Nikirk, 78, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007
Clayton Smith
PLAINVIEW - Clayton Smith, 71, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007.
Julia Perry
Julia Perry, 86, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007.
Lewis Junior Blankenship
BORGER - Lewis Junior Blankenship, 83, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, in Amarillo.
Jose Salas
Jose Salas, 53, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Cletus E. Burton
PADUCAH - Cletus E. Burton, 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Amarillo.
Lila Mae Baldwin
BORGER - Lila Mae Baldwin, 103, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Harold Hobbs
SHAMROCK - Harold Hobbs, 65, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007.
Wayne O. Shelton
BORGER - Wayne O. Shelton, 84, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Amarillo.
Morris Ayala
Morris Ayala, 52, of Amarillo died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007.
Letters: Demonstrators intimidate innocent Planned Parenthood patients
I do not understand why a rally such as this is directed toward a place where they do not and never have done abortions. Wouldn't this demonstration be far more effective if it were held where abortions are done?
Letters: Were drivers railroaded by engineer and cop?
On Sept. 22 at 7:30 a.m., my husband was blocked from coming home by a train engine sitting close to the road at Third Avenue and Grand Street, causing the guard rails to come down. He had to drive to a different crossing.
Editorial: Chipping away at SCHIP goal
In the Texas Panhandle and the Amarillo area, most families could live quite comfortably on $80,000 a year.
Column - Dave Henry: Happy trails to America's cowboy
Gene Autry must be spinning in his grave.
Letters: Can taxpayers afford candidates' promises?
When I see all the money being spent to make each corner handicap accessible, it makes me sick.
Column - Cameron Monroe: TUSF truth test: Cable should hang up, dial again
An Oct. 1 guest column ("Sorry, wrong number: Disconnect outdated telephone tax") by Skip Ogle, an Austin cable lobbyist, included a surprising number of half-truths and omissions of key facts and important details.
Column - Virgil Van Camp: Will real gay lifestyle please stand up?
I sometimes wonder if San Francisco should not be excommunicated from our country. It could become the People's Republic of San Francisco or some name that had no religious linkage. After all, St. Francis was Catholic and Christian.
Letters: Planned Parenthood perturbed by power of prayer
Yes, the 40 Days Of Life is in "full swing." But there are no protests going on! There is only constant prayer for an end to abortion. Call it what you want.
Letters: Elected office, common sense don't seem to mix
(Re: Sept. 17 letter, "Let military run the war," by Hoyt Davis.)
Letters: Planned Parenthood CEO needs to be honest with herself
Claudia Stravato, CEO of Planned Parenthood, is quoted as saying, "We don't do abortions. We never have, never will."
Letters: Business owner shows disregard for community
I'm writing in regard to a local business' offensive display at Southeast 10th Avenue and Williams Street - an advertisement for a haunted house.
Letters: 'If it feels good, do it' mentality is beneath human beings
We do not protest too much! We have not protested enough.
Column - Dennis Palmitier: Some dogs, like pit bulls, simply born to be wild
PAMPA - On a recent trip to Amarillo to view a movie and do some fine dining, I read a bumper sticker that said: "Ban Bad Owners, Leave the Dogs Alone." On the same vehicle, a second bumper sticker, graced with the sad mug of a pit bull, read: "Resist Ignorance, Educate - Inspire."
Letters: A better way for protesters to spend those 40 days
Planned Parenthood of Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle never has performed abortions and, according to CEO Claudia Stravato, it never will. That being said, why does the right-to-life society continue to protest against the Amarillo clinic? What is the point of protesting here?
Editorial: V-22 Osprey's Time has come in Iraq
A cover story in a respected national news magazine would be expected to bring heightened attention to an issue near and dear to the home folks. So it is, then, that some Amarillo and Panhandle residents are a bit edgy this week as Time magazine's cover story on the V-22 Osprey gathers national attention.
Friday night without lights
Today is Oct. 5 and pretty much represents the halfway mark of the high school football season in Texas.
Big Ticket Games
Pampa (2-2) at Plainview (0-5), 7:30 p.m.: Bulldogs try to notch first victory of the season on their home field.
Playoff effort in September
Canadian entered last weekend's game with Windthorst in a playoff mentality, according to head coach Kyle Lynch.
Looking Back
Oct. 4, 1957
Records are made to be broken
The season has reached the halfway point and there have already been a couple of record-breaking effort.
Who's Hot: Dumas Demons
If Dumas can defeat Perryton tonight, it will be off to its best start since the 1997 team went 10-0 in the regular season and advanced to the Class 4A area playoffs.
And then there were four
Only four Panhandle-area teams remain unbeaten.
Week 5
3 Area kickers who have booted field goals of 50 yards or longer - Bushland's Todd Phillips, Palo Duro's Alfredo Chavez and Guymon, Okla.'s, Ulises Caba.
Timeout with: Anthony Fogle, Guymon, Okla., head coach
After a 5-6 record last year, you are 4-1 and 2-0 in District 1-4A. What's changed?
Win, Place & Show
A weekly ranking of the best Amarillo-area football teams.
Call in games reminder
Home team correspondents need to call in scoring summaries and statistics to the Globe-News as quickly as possible after their games to get results into Saturday's edition. Please report the names of both teams' players in scoring summaries. Call the Globe-News Sports Department at (800) 692-4052 or (806) 376-4488.
High School Football Statistics
Pinckard enjoys small-town life
Ron Pinckard is known as much for being Booker's golf coach as he is for being its football coach.
Tip of the hat to San Jacinto
The San Jacinto Christian Academy Patriots lost to Olton on Saturday night in a game played at Bushland High.
River Road at Bushland
The Game: River Road Wildcats (0-5) at Bushland Falcons (5-0), 7:30 tonight, Falcon Stadium.
Bushland's two-way standout
Bushland quarterback/safety Austin Gillmore made an impact on defense against Friona, finishing with 14 tackles. Gillmore also recovered two fumbles, returning one more than 50 yards to set up the Falcons' final score in a 28-14 win against the Chieftians.
H.Park at Muleshoe
The Game: Highland Park Hornets (0-5) at Muleshoe Mules (5-0), 7:30 tonight, Benny Douglas Stadium.
Canyon at Levelland
The Game: Canyon Eagles (4-1) at Levelland Lobos (2-3), 7:30 tonight at Lobo Stadium, Levelland.
What It's Like
To have a bye week before district play: PD coach Steve Parr
Youths make huge impact
Anyone who thinks the youth of today are a bunch of lazy, video game playing slackers should probably take a second look.
JROTC aims to make better citizens
The Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at some Amarillo high schools help build better citizens for America.
United Way shapes future civic leaders
Each year, more and more Amarillo-area teenagers learn about the needs of the community and take it back to their campuses to help members of the community through the United Way of Amarillo & Canyon's Youth Cabinet.
Teens campaign against drinking
More than a third of Amarillo teenagers admit to drinking at least five alcoholic beverages in a sitting at least once in the past month and the average age children first taste alcohol is 12 years old.
Citychurch ministry reaches out
"It should never be a child's job to hustle for lunch."
St. Andrew's teaches charity
By the time children leave St. Andrew's Episcopal School, they understand and appreciate the virtues of civic responsibility and have developed compassion for others.
Student clubs give back to community
Amarillo area high school students join Key Clubs and other service organizations to help their communities.
Bingo helps student find his voice
Speaking to large crowds wasn't George Maliha's strength a few years ago.
4-H clubs promote leadership, life skills
4-H is a community of young people who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. The organization of youths ages third grade to 18 meets monthly.
Buffs at Colorado School of the Mines
When: 6 tonight, CDT
Parnevik shoots 61 for 4-shot lead
Texas A & M director of athletics Bill Byrne will speak in Amarillo tonight on the 16th floor of the Amarillo National Bank Building.
Lady Buffs picked to win LSC South; Brister cited
West Texas A & M's Lady Buffs are the preseason favorites to capture the Lone Star Conference women's South Division and the Buffs have been picked second in the men's South Division by a panel of coaches, sports information directors and media representatives.
Potent tourney to give WT tough matches
The No. 17-ranked West Texas A & M volleyball team puts its nine-match winning streak on the line today as it plays in the Washburn University Fall Classic this weekend at Topeka, Kan.
Lady Buffs at East Central
When: 1 p.m. today.
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Charleston County
BOURNE, David Wayne, 53, of North Charleston, husband of Gayle Rogers Bourne, died Saturday. Arrangements by McAlister-Smith's West Ashley Chapel of Charleston.
COAXUM, Thomas Douglas, 53, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Awendaw, a salesman, died Friday. Arrangements by Smith-McNeal's Awendaw Chapel.
DULING, Shayla, 21, of Mount Pleasant died Thursday. Arrangements by Palmetto Cremation Society of Charleston.
HOLMES, Charles, 57, of Charleston died Sunday. Arrangements by Palmetto Cremation Society.
McGREW, T. Randall, 58, of Mount Pleasant, owner of McGrew's Carpet Cleaning, died Monday. Arrangements by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home of North Charleston.
MEEKS, Marilyn June Kea, of Charleston, a homemaker and widow of Charles A. Meeks, died Monday. Arrangements by Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel.
NICKLES, Barbara Merrill, 72, of Charleston, wife of Roy E. Nickles, died Sunday. Arrangements by James A. McAlister Funeral Home.
PRESTON, Eugene, 92, of Johns Island, a V.A. hospital retiree and husband of Ernestine Williams Preston, died Monday. Arrangements by Smith-McNeal's Charleston Chapel.
SHOKES, Lucille Mazyck, 90, of Charleston, widow of Julius Shokes, died Monday. Arrangements by Palmetto Mortuary.
TRIMMIER, Carol, 79, of Charleston, wife of Norman Trimmier, died Friday. Arrangements by Palmetto Cremation Society.
WEINSTEIN, Olga Garfinkel, 95, of Charleston, widow of Samuel S. Weinstein, died Monday. Arrangements by Stuhr's Downtown Chapel.
WISE, Geneva Brown, 88, of Mount Pleasant, widow of Alfred Wise, died Monday. Arrangements by Johnson-Halls Funeral Home.
Berkeley County
SCHLIEWENZ, Robert Clinton Jr., 53, of Bonneau, a carpenter, died. Arrangements by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services of North Charleston.
Colleton County
ACOSTA, Delorise Whittlesey, 78, of Cottageville, a Sears retiree and widow of Ricardo Acosta, died Monday. Arrangements by Herndon and Sons' Walterboro Chapel.
LINGARD, Herman Leroy, 76, of Ruffin died Friday. Arrangements by Koger's Mortuary of Walterboro.
WALKER, Carroll Palmer, 85, of Walterboro, a civil service retiree with MCRD Parris Island, Atlantic Coastline Railroad retiree and husband of Thelma Thompson Walker, died Monday. Arrangements by Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home.
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CAMPANELLA, Dolores L., 96, of Summerville, a retired cosmetic buyer with Adam, Meldrum and Anderson department store, first married to the late James F. Jordan and widow of Charles Campanella, died Saturday. Arrangements by Tri-Country Cremation Center.
CHINNERS, Lorene Elizabeth, 81, of Summerville, a homemaker and wife of William J. Chinners, died Sunday. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home.
FORT, Lewis William, 86, of Summerville, a Navy retiree, civil service retiree and husband of Helen Shifflett Fort, died Sunday. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home.
MARZETTA, John Monte, 52, of Summerville, a senior chief electrician with the Coast Guard and husband of Jo Ann Wyszynski Marzetta, died Saturday. Arrangements by James A. Dyal Funeral Home.
RISHER, Louise Birthwright, 89, of Summerville, a retired elementary school teacher, died Monday. Arrangements by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services of North Charleston.
THOMPSON, George, 79, of Summerville, a lawyer, IBM employee and husband of Joan D. Thompson, died Monday. Arrangements by Parks Funeral Home.
WELCH, Veleria Stephens, 84, of St. George, widow of George L. Welch, died Sunday. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home.
DAVIS, William Lacy Jr., 77, of Myrtle Beach, an Army veteran and retired school teacher and administrator, died Sunday. Arrangements by Smith-Collins Funeral Home of Marion.
DUNCAN, Bennie William, 79, of Ridgeland, a National Guard veteran, retired lineman with SCE&G and husband of Louise A. Tillman Duncan, died Monday. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home of Beaufort.
ELMORE, Jannie Mae, 49, of Vance died Friday. Arrangements by Eutawville Community Funeral Home.
GADSDEN, Richard Jr., 66, of Landsdale, Pa., formerly of St. Stephen, S.C., a security professional and husband of Daisy R. Gadsden, died Friday. Arrangements by Gethers Funeral Home of Moncks Corner, S.C.
HARRISON, Joan Elizabeth Johnston, 83, of Winnsboro, a watercolor artist, former radio scriptwriter, homemaker and widow of John P. Harrison, died Sunday. Arrangements by Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel of Charleston.
LONG, Timothy F., of Beaufort, husband of Valerie Long, died Saturday. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home.
PERTINO, Zoya D., of Beaufort died Friday. Arrangements by Anderson Funeral Home.


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A healthy guy and avid tennis player, Dave was shocked when he was diagnosed with cancer after a routine colonoscopy.
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The restaurant is more than just a place to eat for Pullman residents and Washington State University alumni alike.
In 1973, a drive-in restaurant opened on Pullman's Grand Avenue.
"When you come to Pullman, and you say, 'Well what's the one thing that I can get in Pullman that I really can't get anywhere else?' and that's Cougar Country," said Cougar Country Assistant Manager Brian Power.
Decades later, Cougar Country is still a favorite of Pullman natives and Washington State University Cougs.
"It's like our hometown restaurant," said customer Annalisa Kunkel. "It's the Pullman restaurant."
"We are a landmark," said Cougar Country General Manager Jodi Meyer. "People know we're here and especially alumni. Every time they come back they have to stop by here, which I hear that all the time."
Cougar Country has been the burger joint in Pullman for forty years, but what they're best known for is this fry sauce.
"The people seem to absolutely love our fry sauce, and we'll have people come in and just get the fry sauce," said Power. "They'll like buy the fry sauce by itself."
"You ask any WSU student, any returning alumni, when they come back to Cougar Country, they want their fry sauce," said Meyer.
They'll admit that the sauce is just ketchup and mayonnaise.
"With extra love, ya," said Power.
But that doesn't mean it's easy to make at home.
"I have told people exactly what is in it," said Meyer. "I have shown them our ingredients, what we put into it, and they say they can't replicate it."
Or take home for that matter.
"One person got like ten different of those fry sauce cups, and then they tried to take them home, because everybody loves the fry sauce here," said Kunkel.
Whether it's the sauce or the smiles, the people who work there can see Cougar Country staying open for at least another 40 years.
"You can never get enough Cougar Country," said Meyer.
In celebration of their 40th year in Pullman, Cougar Country is giving all of their customers 40% off their order all day Tuesday.


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Heavenly retreating overlooking the city and the mountains
Better than we hoped for. Casa Estrella is elegant and sophisticated and luxurious, yet relaxed and comfortable. Sharon and her staff were always helpful and attentive and gracious. Food and accommodations were world-class. We hope to return soon.
Beyond excellent
casa estrella is perfect.sharon is a wonderful host,the whole home is very beautiful,the food was gourmet,and the view is out of this world.you will not be unhappy staying here
Excellent-will be back
Guanajuato is a beautiful city, but Casa Estrella de la Valenciana was the highlight of our trip. Our room was immaculate, beautifully furnished, comfortable bed, and with a wonderful view. The service, and amenities were those of a five star resort. We were served a full breakfast daily (delicious). Sharon was a true "host". She made sure we were comfortable and made us feel right at home. We'll definitely plan to visit Guanajuato and will stay at Casa Estrella. I highly recommend it.
A friend told us about Casa Estrella in the (to us) undiscovered city of Guanijuato. Beaufiully appointed and poised as high above the charming city as it could be, this stunning, luxurious inn pampers you between adventures. With great folk art shopping nearby, expansive views, knowledgable, caring staff this small jewel of an inn has become one of our favorite Mexican hideaways from the moment we set foot inside. This place sets new standards for luxury in central Mexico.
Casa Estrella is Wonderful
I just returned from a vacation in Guanajuato (my first visit) and stayed at the Casa Estrella. I am still marvelling at the wonderful time I had.The accomodations at Casa Estrella were five star in my book. The luxurious rooms, the magnificent view overlooking and city, and the friendliness and hospitality offered to the guests were outstanding.I would recommend visiting charming Guanajuato and staying at Casa Estralla. There is so much to see and the people are so friendly.I look forward to my next visit.
Warm and welcoming
I cannot say enough about Casa Estrella, Sharon, Jaye, Blanca and Rosa.
Each room has a spectacular view of the city of Guanajuato. And, after a long day of sightseeing and walking, the linens, bathrobes, and beds were like sleeping on clouds. The breakfasts were excellent, and the fully stocked refrigerator (with sodas, water, great beers) was available for our use day or night. We were treated like one of the family, and , when we left, felt like we were saying goodbye to relatives. The graciousness and warmth with which we were treated will ensure that I go back again.
Delightful and luxurious!
Casa Estrella is simply perfect! Our suite had every thoughtful amenity you could imagine: great bed, linens, robes, bathroom, views! We would definitely stay here again. Sharon and staff were very welcoming and attentive. Bravo!
To stay at Casa Estrella is to live the good life
To spend a night at Casa Estrella is to experience the pampered life.
The inn, built and opened in 2003, is beautifully furnished and its few rooms are well spaced throughout the property, ensuring a lot of privacy. Amenities include a wonderful heated pool and jacuzzi on a stone terrace overlooking the charming city of Guanjuato, and numerous private patios on which to enjoy the over-the-top breakfast and complimentary magaritas and light snacks which your hosts, Sharon and Manny, provide each night. Each suite is equipped with a television and DVD on which to enjoy a movie from the inn's extensive collection, and a refrigerator stocked full of complimentary fruit juice, bottled water and cerveza. All suites have amazing views of the city below. In addition, La Valenciana, the room in which we spent three nights, has its own private outdoor patio and jacuzzi. The service, provided primarily by Manny's Guanajuato nieces, is simply wonderful. One night, after finding out that the restaurant we had planned to go to was closed, "las nietas" whipped up some margaritas, guacamole, tamales and Christmas punch, which was as good as anything we ate in delightful Guanajuato itself (and that says a lot). There is not enough praise that I can bestow upon this inn. When you visit, as you must, please be sure to have your hosts set you up with one of their wonderful associated drivers and guides, especially Javier.
Beautiful inn with gorgeous views of Gto!
This is an exquisite inn that combines the best of Mexican charm with all the comforts you could want when traveling. We stayed in the Valenciana room, which is spacious and completely deluxe (including a private patio with a jacuzzi). The common areas are lovely and comfortable, providing the right atmosphere to relax, which is especially nice after a day of walking around (and up & down) in the town. There are interesting shops near by, as well as the Valenciana cathedral, but you'll want to take a cab into the city center (cabs are cheap). Very satisfying stay.
Casa Estrella was so romantic!
The brochures and the website were nice enough but they did not prepare me for the wonderful time I had at Casa Estrella. This place is beautiful and very well appointed with leather couches and hand-hewn furniture. All of their rooms, including their kitchen, were filled with native crafts and artwork. At night, my boyfriend and I would walk up to their rooftop balcony and spend the evening with a bottle of wine and a view of Guanjuato.
The prices were very reasonable so we rented the best room available which not only had a private balcony overlooking the city, but it also had a private hot tub! I think we spent quite a bit of time in our private jacuzzi. Lots of fun, but I'll skimp on the details... :-)
Of course we also travelled down the hill into town and shopped our wallets off. I think we brought back at least four full boxes of stuff.
Go to Casa Estrella! You might see me there -- my boyfriend and I are definitely going back! ! !
TripAdvisor Reviews Casa Estrella de la Valenciana Guanajuato
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Behind Door #1
... takes us on a grand tour of the tunnels. They were constructed starting in the 19th centruy to divert Rio Guanajuato from flooding city center. The tunnels were made deeper, longer and stronger in the 1960's and 1990's to take traffic from above-ground in the city.
The unusual tunnel system makes walking in the city extremely pleasant- fresher air and less traffic than most cities this size.
Getting Into Guanajuato
... once weekly when there are no performances.
We exit the theatre to the sounds of a local community group doing traditional dancing and singing. They had a couple of tables with handicrafts for sale and reminded me of a CWA event. We even witnessed a choir of the deaf signing Song of Joy.
Maz and I decide to go our separate ways for a while, so i head off to the museums and churches.
A Whole New Side of the City
... Luna, one of the grandkids. She was holding a little hamster. So chatted with her, pet the hamster, and continued on our way. That afternoon I headed to my first dance class. The instructor I'd been dancing with the last two summers at the university opened his own dance studio just before I left last summer--I went to one class there last year. So, while at his house on the 4th of July, he told me that it'd be pointless and boring for me to go to ...
Mountain paradise
... here than anywhere else we've been in Mexico, and I can understand why. Wow - I thought I was going to have a lot more to write about here, but now that I've started I realise that I can't really explain the feel of the place. The buildings in the town were great, old, stone, imposing buildings that has history steeping from between the stones. The streets were narrow and tall and winding. The ...
Three Down, Three to Go
... Mairead, and I headed to the market. After walking through the whole thing, Rachel wanted to go back and get a bracelet she saw. I went with her and found some earrings I liked. So, we decided to do the Hispanic thing and bargain! We let Rachel take the lead and I stood back and watched because I'm not good at it. It was pretty exciting stuff because we told the guy no and walked away (really hoping he'd come after ...