Stories from Thursday, May 9, 2013

By BERNARD CONDON AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Are stocks worth buying now? With the Dow Jones industrial average breaking through 15,000, it's natural to worry that stocks have gone up too far. But higher priced stocks aren't necessarily overpriced. They may still be a good deal if corporate earnings are rising fast, and you think that trend is likely to continue...

By PATRICK BUCHANAN "This is called slave labor," said Pope Francis. The Holy Father was referring to the $40 a month paid to apparel workers at that eight-story garment factory in Bangladesh that collapsed on top of them, killing more than 700. "Not paying a just wage ... focusing exclusively on the balance books, on financial statements, only looking at personal profit. That goes against God!"...

FF rail crossing to close 9 hours Thursday FISK, Mo. -- Route FF will be closed from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.Thursday as Union Pacific Railroad crews make crossing repairs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

To the Editor, Poplar Bluff has been through the idea of getting rid of the brick streets before. Did not make any headway that time. I really don't think people will let that happen. Might say the brick streets are Poplar Bluff's "thing." What has crossed my mind this time is . . . does Poplar Bluff have enough money. Speaking rough riding, how about hitching a pair of mules on an old log wagon and going for a ride. Like I use to tell my children, who promised you a life without rough spots...

To the Editor: Naylor Senior Citizens Center would like to thank everyone that was involved in our Miles for Meals walk that was held on April 23, 2013. The Naylor Elementary has always our big support in our walks in the past and they were again this year. ...