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Optimism abounds for Gable’s

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Sometimes good ideas get lost or postponed indefinitely because those who would be in charge of shepherding them through the various stages of preparation and/or development get sidetracked or distracted by other important or, perhaps, not-so-important, considerations or efforts emerging or already evolving. That’s especially true if, among those other matters, one or more become more time-consuming, complex or generally difficult because of things — such as revisions or new elements — not anticipated previously. Good leadership has the ability to be ready to deal with setbacks ...

Remember to honor our veterans

Letters to the Editor

Memorial Day will be here at the end of the month; as you are planning your holiday weekend, take time to attend one of the local parades in and around the Altoona area on Memorial Day. We must honor our veterans past and present who have served, fought and died defending our country. Just drive through any cemetery across the country and all you will see are American flags as far as you can see. These are the men and women who have kept this a free nation for 250 years. God bless the U.S.A. Mike Sanders Altoona

Township officials lauded for work

Letters to the Editor

I would like to give a shout out to the Logan Township Highway Department. With another winter in the books, the crew did another fantastic job of keeping our township roads clear and safe for travel. You can count on the roads being treated early in the morning for safe travels to work and school. Also, a shout out to the police department for their interaction with the community regarding their continuous informational posts on their Facebook page. It’s an excellent strategy involving the public in an effort to gather additional information to solve crimes. Jerry Fulare Altoona

U.S. has broken law

Letters to the Editor

Defense Secretary Hegseth has declared no quarter will be given in combat. Lethality is what is the preferred course. No rules of engagement, since these rules are Woke. The 150 school girls killed in Iran were given no quarter, as the rules of engagement were disavowed. Here are some rules and laws regarding “No Quarter.” Under international humanitarian law, declaring or threatening “no quarter” is explicitly prohibited: Hague Convention IV (1907), Article 23(d): “It is especially forbidden [...] to declare that no quarter will be given.” Customary international ...

Ukraine’s war cannot be just Europe’s war

Editorials

An article in the April 25-26 edition of the Wall Street Journal began with the headline “The Ukraine War is Europe’s war now.” “With Russia determined to continue its four-year invasion until it dominates its neighbor, and President Trump pulling back from Europe and focused on the Middle East,” the article said, “Ukraine finds itself reliant on the traditionally wary EU (European Union) in its war for survival.” Although some nations and their people see beefed-up EU political and financial support as confirming the main premise of the April article, especially the ...

Which party headed the wrong way?

Letters to the Editor

I read the letter regarding the direction of the Democratic party. I find it interesting that the complaint is about what the Republican party is doing today. Regarding weaponizing of the legal system, it is Trump’s Department of Justice bringing unsubstantiated lawsuits against Trump’s perceived enemies: namely, James Comey, Adam Schiff, Letitia James, his own niece Mary Trump, John Bolton, Mark Kelly, Jack Smith and Eric Swalwell, to name the most familiar people. He continues to thumb his nose at the Constitution, starting a war against Iran without Congressional approval; ...