SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2020 THE LUFKIN DAILY NEWS LUFKINDAILYNEWS.COM THE FIRST AMENDMENT Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a OPINION redress of grievances. 4B The Lufkin Daily News editorial board Take some time away from all the noise Keven Todd President & Publisher hile many folks are spending more this week for a break — you’ll be glad you did. no reason to panic, we must maintain our
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