Advance Morning News
It's Sunday, May 18, 2025. Today, the editor-in-chief reviews a bold reinterpretation of Lincoln, Drew on RFK Jr's poetry, a look at why "Casablanca still shines, a rabid raccoon, and the obituaries.
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Books & Culture
Reviewed by Martin Davis
Duncan Newcomer’s examination of our 16th president is a challenging read, and one that the nation desperately needs today.
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RFK, Jr. ‘Bears’ His Shirtless Soul
By Drew Gallagher
"Fuzzy wuzzy was a bear | fuzzy wuzzy got hit by JFK Jr's car | JFK Jr had an affair (or three) | and he's still looking near and far ...." Crap - we can't write poetry, but Drew can! Hang on JFK Jr.
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CARTOON: See What Brushing with Fluoride Will Get You?
By Clay Jones
As breaking news goes, it wasn’t the most dramatic of stories — a rabid raccoon was found in Spotsylvania County. Still, rabies is certainly nothing to take for granted, and the Advance gives a hearty shout out to government officials for letting folks know so they can protect themselves and their four-footed friends. It’s hard not to have a little fun with it, too, though. Especially when Clay Jones is around. As he wrote the Advance Friday afternoon about three hours after the news broke, “I was thinking of other things, but the raccoon is too good to skip.”
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"Casablanca:" Why it’s Still Beloved and Pertinent Today
By Alan Herrmann
"Aside from Bogart and Bergman pumping up the romance alongside third wheel Paul Henreid, the story is one of desperation in a world gone mad."
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Obituaries
By Adele Uphaus
Obituaries for the week of May 10 - May 16.
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