Ivan Nothdurft
OpinionNovember 29, 1997
LETTERS: WORK TO GET NAMES IN BOOK OF GOLDTo the editor: We know that back in the past a name might have identified a person's occupation, such as Blacksmith or Baker. Other names developed out of family relationships such as John's son, Jack's son or Peter's son. Descriptive nicknames are well-known. Ther...OpinionNovember 15, 1997
LETTERS: DOING GOOD DEED IS ITS OWN REWARDTo the editor: In recent days we have heard discussions about "soft money," which usually means that someone is looking for favors or special treatment. Similarly, one can receive undue credit at times even when totally undeserved and unsolicited. I recall a time i...OpinionNovember 2, 1997
LETTERS: GRATEFUL FOR ENERGY TO KEEP GOINGTo the editor: On a recent Sunday we had a power outage of several hours. This was quite an inconvenience for some and a real problem for others. Even a dead battery on one's automobile can cause an inconvenience and a problem if one is caught away from an agency w...OpinionOctober 24, 1997
LETTERS: MEMORIES PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLETo the editor: Memories have played an important role in our lives. As one grows older, it seems that the mental slippage may become a bit more acute, yet we have known elderly people who seem to be living history books. Their mental acuity never fades. We admire t...OpinionOctober 20, 1997
LETTERS: MANY BRIDGES NEED TO BE BUILTTo the editor: Many of us remember the dedication of the bridge over the Mississippi River to East Cape Girardeau. It was quite an event, and it seemed a pleasure to walk across the bridge to get to Illinois. The old ferry became obsolete. Today, we are looking for...OpinionOctober 5, 1997
LETTERS: PASS A LAW, LOOK FOR THE LOOPHOLETo the editor: An employee of a customs office in another land one day dropped and damaged my typewriter. I was a bit annoyed and said that I would hold him responsible under the law for ruining or destroying my typewriter. He simply responded, "What difference doe...OpinionSeptember 30, 1997
LETTERS: HOW REALLY GENEROUS ARE WE?To the editor: North Americans are usually considered among the most generous people on earth. We support our schools, hospitals, churches and other benevolent and philanthropic institutions out of dedication and belief in their value. This assures their survival a...OpinionSeptember 21, 1997
LETTERS: EATING HABITS AND OUR LONGEVITYTo the editor: Many like fried chicken as a special meal. Others prefer steak or pork chops. We have been assured that a healthy diet will help to ensure a long life. Yet we have noted that many friends to the south favor foods picante (peppery hot) and seem to thr...OpinionJuly 7, 1997
LETTERS: NATURE HAS A SYSTEM OF ITS OWNTo the editor: Mark Twain once said nearly everyone talks about the weather, but few people do anything about it. There is no question that much has been done to control the weather. Today one can live in air-conditioned comfort and avoid uncomfortable heat and hum...OpinionJune 1, 1997
LETTERS: REFLECTIONS ON SMOKINGTo the editor: In recent weeks various agencies have made comment about the risks involved in smoking. Tobacco was an important part of the economy during the colonial period of our U.S. history. Britain was a good customer in those early days. My grandfather grew ...Advertisement
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