Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Obituaries Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today's Paper Advertisement Supported by ByEllen Barry Aug. 15, 2018 John Smyth, an evangelical Christian leader and anti-gay campaigner who was dogged by allegations that he physically abused boys at elite Christian summer camps but was never formally charged, died on Saturday at his home in Bergvliet, South Africa, near Cape Town. He was 77. The cause was heart failure, his family said. Mr. Smyth, a lawyer, moved to Zimbabwe in the mid-1980s shortly after an internal inquiry carried out by the Iwerne Trust, a Christian charity that runs camps in Britain, determined that he had given boys there savage beatings with bamboo canes, causing bleeding, bruises and welts that lasted for months. The Iwerne Trust did not refer Mr. Smyth to the authorities or make its findings public, though the report detailed multiple offenses. He went on to … [Read more...] about John Smyth, Christian Camp Leader Accused of Beatings, Dies at 77
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John McClain’s and Aaron Wilson’s 2018 NFL mock draft 6.0
By John McClain and and Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 10:12 am, Friday, March 30, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: … [Read more...] about John McClain’s and Aaron Wilson’s 2018 NFL mock draft 6.0
GARDEN BRUNCH EDITION — JOHN LEGEND talks civil rights in 21st century, then performs ‘All of Me’ at POLITICO’s opening party – CNN’s JAKE TAPPER to anchor six days a week – B’DAY: Teddy Goff
By Mike Allen (@mikeallen; [email protected]), and Daniel Lippman (@dlippman; [email protected]) HOT IN HILLARYLAND – “Hillary Clinton’s cheapskate campaign -- From office supplies to travel rules, the message to Hillary’s troops is clear: Pinch pennies this time,” by Annie Karni and Ken Vogel: “By the time she dropped out of the presidential race in June 2008, Hillary Clinton had lent her campaign $13 million and owed almost as much in debts to various consultants. This time around, the Clintons have signaled they do not intend to rack up any significant debt ... [C]ampaign manager Robby Mook is intent on creating a new culture around money, spending and flashy displays by staffers. Story Continued Below “There are no business cards — a move that’s emblematic of Mook’s frugal and Quaker-like philosophy. In his view, working on a high-profile race isn’t supposed to be a star-making vehicle for staffers (at least … [Read more...] about GARDEN BRUNCH EDITION — JOHN LEGEND talks civil rights in 21st century, then performs ‘All of Me’ at POLITICO’s opening party – CNN’s JAKE TAPPER to anchor six days a week – B’DAY: Teddy Goff
What HILLARY will say in ORLANDO — TRUMP gives Ukraine the ‘cold shoulder’ — Megyn Kelly producing new HAMBY, CONROY show — PLAYBOOK FOOD TRUCK this morning, COCKTAILS with John Lewis tonight
Driving the Day DONALD TRUMP has not held an open press availability in 56 days, and last night his campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway, told Erin Burnett on CNN that Trump “gives press availability every day by doing these rallies in these swing states.” That is not the same thing. (H/t Sopan Deb) Good Wednesday morning from Capitol Hill. Want free breakfast? The PLAYBOOK FOOD TRUCK is near the Capitol South Metro now, and will stay there until 10 a.m. today. Egg Sandwiches. Coffee. TOMORROW, which, for the record, is Thursday, we’ll be on the Senate side (location to come tomorrow, but it will be easily accessible for commuters). ON FRIDAY we’ll be at 17th and K for our downtown friends. HILLARY CLINTON is in Orlando today, and will “talk about building an ‘Inclusive Economy’ – one that works for every American, not just those at the top – and that to compete and win in the global economy, we can't afford to leave anyone on the … [Read more...] about What HILLARY will say in ORLANDO — TRUMP gives Ukraine the ‘cold shoulder’ — Megyn Kelly producing new HAMBY, CONROY show — PLAYBOOK FOOD TRUCK this morning, COCKTAILS with John Lewis tonight
Young John Glenn’s pillowcase featured planets, stars
Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Updated 7:32 am, Friday, March 23, 2018 Photo: AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 CORRECTS DAY OF AUCTION TO MARCH 8 FROM MARCH 9 - This undated photo provided by Adam Sackowitz, of Queens, New York, shows him displaying an embroidered pillowcase with celestial bodies on it that belonged to the late John Glenn. Sackowitz purchased the pillowcase for $2,500 at a March 8, 2018, estate sale in Potomac, Md. He hopes to donate it to a historic site in Glenn’s native Ohio. (Courtesy of Adam Sackowitz via AP) less CORRECTS DAY OF AUCTION TO MARCH 8 FROM MARCH 9 - This undated photo provided by Adam Sackowitz, of Queens, New York, shows him displaying an embroidered pillowcase with celestial bodies on it that belonged to ... more Photo: AP Young John Glenn's pillowcase featured planets, stars … [Read more...] about Young John Glenn’s pillowcase featured planets, stars