TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1902, Marie and Pierre Curie isolated the radioactive element radium for the first time. In 1946, the League of Nations officially dissolved. In 1999, two gun-wielding students killed 12 fellow students and a teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo.

Early planning will help Clinton shine

In five years, Oklahoma will host Route 66 centennial celebrations in towns located along the 375 miles of the historic highway that cross our state. As home of the Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Clinton could very well be the center attraction.

Legislation by Howard is advancing

I’m excited to say that 12 of my House bills were approved in Senate committees and 12 of my 14 Senate bills have moved to the House floor. I’d like to briefly mention some of those House bills.

Democratic pollsters acknowledge near loss

Just six months ago – it seems like so much longer – many Democrats were supremely confident about their prospects in the 2020 election. Some saw Joe Biden winning in a landslide over then-President Donald Trump.

History’s answers lie in the future

He hasn't even been the former president for three months, but already it has started. The historians' evaluation of Donald J. Trump is underway. It's not as easy as it looks. Of course, many commentators and historians made tentative judgments while he still was in the White House.

At least they didn’t win their lawsuits

Lawsuits can be filed on everything imaginable. Some are legitimate, while others like these leave us saying, “You have got to be kidding!” ● A fugitive facing a murder charge kidnapped a Kansas couple. At some point he fell asleep and the hostages escaped.

It’s amazing anyone can share a bed

It's amazing that anyone shares a bed.

We just got over the last election cycle

From where you sit, you cannot see scores of eyes looking heavenward. Nor the pressing of palms to the heart. Nor even the brief bows of the head in thanks. But they are there, for better or for worse, against all elements of logic and judgment. Whom do they have to thank?

Doctors debate fevers

Dear Doctor: I'm confused about fever. What is considered a fever? And if fever is the result of a person's body fighting a disease, why is it bad for us? It seems to make no sense to treat a person by lowering their fever.

A good place to use stimulus, refunds

With the latest round of COVID-19 stimulus money and income tax refunds now in the hands of many Clinton residents, this is a great time to invest in our town by doing business right here at home. We find it important to continually remind people of the importance of shopping at home.