Perspectives

A 200-page report from the Department of Homeland Security faulted U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022, concluding they “failed to establish command and had inadequate training” in one of the deadliest classroom attacks, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Dear Heloise: Quite some time ago, a very kind woman suggested that if you have trouble screwing caps back on, as she did, try turning it the wrong way first, then screw the cap on. I’m 86, and I’ve had trouble doing this forever. But no more! This works, and every time I do it, I mentally thank her! Hope she reads this! -- C.S., via email C.S., I forgot about this method of screwing a cap on! I’ll try it the next time I have any difficulties with a screw-on cap. Thanks for reminding us about this useful hint! -- Heloise

Col. Billy Mitchell departed San Antonio on Sep. 21, 1925, never to return in uniform to the flight training center. The outspoken advocate of air power realized the odds were against him but relished the opportunity to butt heads with the brass.