Progress in the War on Terror
BY KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON U.S. SENATOR, TEXAS
      Recently I traveled to Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to evaluate the War on Terror, discuss diplomatic strategies with foreign leaders, and visit our brave troops. Undeniably, we are making dramatic progress in all those countries.
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Grandpa has fearless climber
BY: KENT CONWELL SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL
      Indulge me this week, and let me play grandpa. My little grandson, Mikey Wood, who is almost one and a half, has the personality and charm of a movie star. Naturally, I'd say something like that. Have you ever known a grandparent who wouldn't?
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History Journal
Reflecting back on World War II
By PENNY CLARK Special to the Journal
      For a historian, one of the most striking things about World War II is the support for the war from its citizens. Americans recognized the importance of the war and were willing to make big sacrifices in order to insure victory.
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TRIVIA TEST
      1. U.S. STATES: Which state's capital is Augusta? 2. MUSIC: Who sang the 1980s hit "Rebel Yell"? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What fashion designer introduced the miniskirt? 4. COMICS: What was L'il Abner's last name in the comic strip?
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