Letters to the editor

‘Vietnam War’ series

Dear editor:

I was really very disappointed in the cover of your TV Guide last Saturday. Featuring a “cooking show” instead of the Ken Burns’ highly anticipated new series about the struggle of one of the most disastrous times of this century! “The Vietnam War” series premiered Sunday night. It took five years to complete and answers hundreds of questions about this very controversial conflict that took way too many lives and way too much capital … a war we lost and was shamed by the public here and abroad.

It should be mandatory viewing for every junior, high school and college student and the entire public so we don’t make the same mistakes again. If we relied on your paper for information, no one would have even known it was showing except it was in your schedule and George Will’s column. You missed a great chance to alert and promote this for the good of your subscribers. As Donald Trump would say “sad.” R. Bruce Smith Hot Springs

A short prediction

Dear editor: A short letter. A short prediction. Several days ago our local morning radio talk show mentioned, by both the show’s host and guest, that they had heard David Frasher, Hot Springs city manger, was looking at other employment opportunities. Since I and other program listeners were exposed to this “news,” I believe it is incumbent upon Mr. Frasher and/or the city board to verify its authenticity.

If the city manager, who has been on the job 1 1/2 years, will either say he’s staying or he is looking. If he is looking, we’d like to have his reason(s). My prediction … he’s looking. Russ Skallerup Hot Springs

Class of ‘67 plans reunion

Dear editor:

Hot Springs High School Class of 1967 is holding its 50th reunion on Oct. 6 and 7.

On Friday, Oct. 6, friends will gather at the Warehouse at 301 Broadway. Saturday’s activities will include a dinner at The Hotel Hot Springs and a special memorial service.

There are more great things planned, and it is not too late to register! For more information, please call Pam Lambert Hill at 538-0399 or Patty Lee Longinotti at 276-9130. You can also check updates on our Facebook page, HSHS class 1967 50th Reunion. We are looking forward to seeing our fellow Trojans! The Reunion Committee Hot Springs High School Class of 1967