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FRED FIRST: Missouri’s Capitol City: First-Time Tourist

I could not possibly do justice to my first visit a half hour south of home to the Missouri Capitol Building in Jefferson City yesterday. But I will go...

BOB BROWN: The Triumph of Terrible Feelings Over Judgment

Today, our way of life is dominated by powerful, fast-moving, extreme emotions — especially anger,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: President Trump Owes The UK An Apology

I read a disturbing and disquieting article in the New York Times on January 23 entitled,...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) Is a Defeatist

I read an article in the New York Post by Emily Crane on January 26 entitled,...

BOB BROWN: Loss of the Sense of the Sacred

During World War II, men went to war and women went to work. But where...

Initial Cure Proving Worse Than Disease For SWVA

In 3-4 months the worst of the Covid-19 virus spread will be over. Way over. The stores and businesses that didn’t close for good will be...

STUART REVERCOMB: We Will Greatly Miss The Indefatigable Dick Baynton

EDITOR'S UPDATE: Three days after sending the note that follows (March 17 - his last communication with us) Dick passed away while awaiting the possible...

DICK BAYNTON: March Public Service Announcements

Following are two public service announcements that were forwarded to members of the ‘Big Lick Breakfast Club’ by member I.R. We appreciated his forwarding...

HAYDEN HOLLINGSWORTH: Covid-19 Questions That Need Answers

The confusion about the coronavirus crisis is badly in need of a central agency, one that can be trusted, to supply data that we...

STUART REVERCOMB: O.K. America, Enough Is Enough

“FIRE!! The building is on fire – run for your lives!!!” Only it’s not - at least not yet. In fact, the only thing actually burning...

STUART REVERCOMB: Sensationalistic Media?

No – of course not – they are doing everything they can to help the people they serve understand the true nature of what...