2012
Facing the reality of Medicare
Electoral politics has become so polarized and nonstop that few candidates dare discuss national problems honestly. Anyone looking for a rational debate on the future of Medicare, for example, hears instead that it is either a promise the country must keep or part of President Obama’s socialistic plot to destroy America. Meanwhile, everyone knows it […]
The Love Goddess who keeps right on seducing
Mike Nichols claims he called Marilyn Monroe to work on a scene. “Are you sure you weren’t hitting on her?” I asked. “I wouldn’t have dared dream of it,” he replied. It was the mid-1950s, and they were both taking an acting class in New York with Lee Strasberg. Nichols recounted his conversation with the […]
Consumers finally have someone on their side
At long last, a federal agency will oversee the powerful consumer reporting agencies that collect data on Americans’ finances. Starting Sept. 30, the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will begin supervising about 30 of these companies, which together control about 94 percent of a $4 billion market. It will be able to monitor the companies […]
Jack C. Terry
EVANS, GA — Jack C. Terry completed his earthly journey of 80 years on August 7, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Helen L. (Favreau) Terry (formerly) of Brunswick, two sons, Rodney and Brent Terry, one grandson, Jackson Terry — all of Georgia. Also three brothers-inlaw: Paul Favreau and wife Rose; […]
Patrick Owen
BRUNSWICK- Patrick (Pat) Owen, 68, of Topsham unexpectedly passed away on August 8, 2012 at Parkview Hospital. Pat was born in Brunswick on March 17th, 1944, the son of Harold H. Owen, and Verlie Thibeault. He was a member of the NRA and NAHC. Pat was an avid hunter. He enjoyed hunting bear, deer, and […]
Elizabeth Akar
BATH — Elizabeth Burns Woolls Akar, 85, died August 2, 2012. Elizabeth, known as Betty by her friends, was born in Alexandria, VA, on July 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Judge William Pape and Ruth (Roberts) Woolls. She graduated from Saint Mary’s Academy in Alexandria, VA in 1943 and from Saint Joseph’s College […]