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What other newspapers are saying: Palestinian Authority pleads poverty — but pays terrorists

The cease-fire in Gaza broke down at least temporarily in mid-October as Hamas killed two Israeli soldiers in the south of the territory and Israel responded with dozens of air strikes. Expect more such episodes unless Hamas disarms, which it may never do. Meanwhile, we learn more each day about the suffering of the Israeli hostages freed from Hamas in Gaza. Matan Angrest was beaten until he lost consciousness. Rom Braslavski was whipped, beaten and offered food to convert to Islam. Avinatan Or was handcuffed and starved in a small cage, held alone for two years. We should not lose ...

Term limits won’t solve elections’ most urgent problem

Four of the 6-0 votes to enact term limits for mayor, city council and other city offices came from Republican members of City Council. While we understand the belief that partisanship and parties should be as little a factor in local government as possible, it is noteworthy in regards to ...

Government needs more oversight, not less

We recently shared our reservations about the effect of a term-limits ordinance on the incumbent mayor — and referenced the White House seven decades ago to contemplate our underlying principles as Americans. Our reservations about a potential future development stemming from this ...

What other newspapers are saying: A trade war nobody wants

The United States and China, inveterate rivals yet inextricably interlinked, are once again barreling into a trade war nobody wants. Tit-for-tat tariffs and export controls, coming after a few months respite, once again threaten to damage the economies of both countries and derail global growth. China blindsided the White House by announcing sweeping new curbs on the export of critical raw earth minerals and magnets, needed in everything from laptops and electric vehicles to U.S. military fighter jets, submarines and missiles. Beijing added five new elements to the seven already ...

Term-limits ordinance should respect principles

To understand where Williamsport is today, it may be helpful to reflect on where America was nearly 75 years ago. When the 22nd Amendment to limit future presidents to two terms was passed, President Harry S Truman had not yet decided if he would seek a third term. Nobody doubted he had the ...

Holiday fun often depends on volunteers

As the time of year marches on, South Williamsport, for more than 70 years, has shared with neighboring communities sort of a kick-off leading up to the fun and excitement of Halloween. The Mummers Parade brings community groups, high school marching bands out to meet children and families ...