Sheldon Weintraub lives a life of accomplishments. A retired podiatrist, a local athlete and a Docent for the Barnes Foundation are just a few reasons why Mr. Weintraub is the Ambler Gazette’s “Citizen of the Week.”
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Ambler Gazette’s Citzen of the Week: Sheldon Weintraub (5/26/2009)
Who’s a good journalist who reports on criminal, legal/justice system related issues?
Hi,
So for my english class I have to get 6 articles from a particular journalist. Im looking for a really good journalist (prefferably Canadian, but not necessary) who reports and writes articles for newspapers on legal, criminal and issues surrounding the justice system.
I live in Toronto so at best case scenario I would to focus on someone who writes for a paper like the Toronto Star, but it doesn’t have to be. But definately someone from a large newspaper, New York Times/Gazette, Washington Post ect.
If anyone knows the name of someone like this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a ton in advance!
sherock
2008 Clallam County Fair
Shari Ioffrida, Clallam County Fair interim manager, talks about a couple of highlights at the fair on Friday, showcases the new Kids Zone and interviews a two Antique tractor owners.
Shawn Dawson and Mike harmonize to the Gordys Pizza jingle.
This report was edited for the Sequim Gazette Newspaper:
http://www.sequimgazette.com/
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Collecting 18th Century (and earlier) Authentic Newspapers
Collecting authentic rare and historic newspapers from the 1500’s – 1700’s can be exciting, rewarding and surprisingly affordable. British titles such as the London Gazette, London Chronicle, Gentleman’s Magazine and more, are all available for much less than you would expect, as are their American counterparts, the Columbian Centinel, Dunlap’s Daily American Advertiser, Concord Herald, and more.
Whether your interest is in the Colonial Era or the Revolutionary War Era, or extends to the 1500’s and/or 1600’s, original newspapers provide an excellent view of history in context. History is never more fascinating than when when it’s read from the day it was first reported. If you love history… you deserve to have it in your hands. Rare newspapers make this possible. Please enjoy.
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Titles for Newspapers?
So I’m doing a book report, which is to make my own newspaper. My last name starts with a C, so I wanted to incorporate that in there. (Ex. If my last name were Timothy, I would do "The Timothy Times") it sounds corny, but I have to do it for a project. So what titles are there?
And if there aren’t any with C, how about other titles like gazette or press?
Call it the …..Cronicle. Add your first name to it.
Bill Clinton at the Hamburg Inn
In an impromptu stop at the Hamburg Inn No. 2 this morning, former President Bill Clinton dined on home fries, a swiss cheese, tomato and green pepper omelet, and plunked down a coffee bean for “his candidate,” Hillary Clinton. Video taken by Erika Binegar for The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Tennessee Newspaper & Printing Museum
In 1791, George Roulstone and Robert Ferguson set out across the North Carolina mountains—armed with only a small printing press. After settling in the tiny town of Rogersville, they created The Knoxville Gazette, the first newspaper published in Tennessee. They also laid the foundation for Rogersvilles next claim to printing fame—the countrys first two abolitionist newspapers. Today, just a few blocks from where that first printing took place, the Tennessee Newspaper and Printing Museum is home to 19th century printing equipment, a lineage of printing presses, and reproductions of those very first newspapers.
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Person of Interest in Police Killing’s in Washington Has Extensive Criminal History
King 5 News Source
SEATTLE “The man police are seeking as a person of interest in the shooting deaths of four Lakewood, Wash. police officers was supposed to be spending the rest of his life in an Arkansas prison.
But, Maurice Clemmons, 37, who has a criminal history complete with violent, psychotic outbursts, was set free by former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.
Killed Sunday morning in what detectives call an “ambush” at a coffee shop were Sgt. Mark Renninger, 39; Ronald Owens, 37; Tina Griswold, 40; and Greg Richards 42.
In 1989, Clemmons, then 17, was convicted in Little Rock for aggravated robbery. He was paroled in 2000 after Huckabee commuted Clemmons’ 95-year prison sentence. Huckabee, who was criticized during his run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 for the number of clemencies and commutations he granted, cited Clemmons’ age at the time of the sentence.
“Back then, Gov. Huckabee granted clemency to a disturbing number of people, including a man named Maurice Clemmons who should have never been left out,” said Larry Jegley, prosecuting attorney for Arkansas’ Pulaski County.
After his release from prison, Clemmons violated his parole and was returned to prison in July 2001. He was released March 18, 2004, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newspaper.
By all accounts, Clemmons left Arkansas and came to Western Washington. By last summer, it appears his life was spiraling into a tail spin. A home he owned in Parkland was torched by illegal fireworks. He talked about that with KING 5’s Linda Brill.
“Look what happened. I lost the home,” said Clemmons.
Now, Clemmons is a suspect. He’s facing charges in Pierce County for child rape, assaulting several deputies and malicious mischief. Court papers refer to him as saying he was the messiah and that he could fly. A relative said “Maurice is not in his right mind.”
Clemmons was released from prison six days ago on bond, even though there is a warrant for his arrest after escaping from parole in Arkansas.
“I hope my worst fears aren’t realized and we have four police officers dead at the hands of another person who should have been left alone,” said Jegley.
Huckabee released this statement in response to the killings.
“The senseless and savage execution of police officers in Washington State has saddened the nation, and early reports indicate that a person of interest is a repeat offender who once lived in Arkansas and was wanted on outstanding warrants here and Washington State. The murder of any individual is a profound tragedy, but the murder of a police officer is the worst of all murders in that it is an assault on every citizen and the laws we live within.
Should he be found to be responsible for this horrible tragedy, it will be the result of a series of failures in the criminal justice system in both Arkansas and Washington State. He was recommended for and received a commutation of his original sentence from 1990. This commutation making him parole eligible and was paroled by the parole board once they determined he met the conditions at that time. He was arrested later for parole violation and taken back to prison to serve his full term, but prosecutors dropped the charges that would have held him. It appears that he has continued to have a string of criminal and psychotic behavior but was not kept incarcerated by either state. This is a horrible and tragic event and if found and convicted the offender should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Our thoughts and prayers are and should be with the families of those honorable, brave, and heroic police officers.”
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John Murtha praises newspapers
Congressman John Murtha talks about the importance of newspapers
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Masonic Symbols in Pop Culture
I’ve been searching for Masonic symbols embedded into pop culture. That is the symbols used by the secret society known as The Freemasons who include many members of power and influence in every country in the world. Many bankers, media moguls,actors, artists and politicians are freemasons. Some believe they rule the world through their positions of power and influence. I’m pretty sure Freemasons have alot of influence over our lifes. Recently in Devon,England.The Devon Gazette newspaper sent letters to all councillors in the county to ask if they were Freemasons. Allthough many Freemasons will want to keep secret their membership, at least 11% of councillors confirmed they were Freemasons.
Some of these symbols may have been used inoccently for artistic purposes, controversy or just a bit of fun. Other symbols I’m sure have been embedded into pop culture by the Freemasons.Why? I don’t know. The most shocking symbol is the pyramid and eye on the American Dollar bill, when the star of David is drawn around it, it points to the letters M A S O N.
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