Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition Monday, July 21

On page 2: A feature by the Associated Press discussing current controversy over truckers who are collecting disability and are also allowed on the road. An AP story on recent grocery worries.

On page 3: Annie's Mailbox answers a letter from a mother who wants to discipline her college-age daughter, but is afraid of alienating her. Chase Watts shows off his 17-½ pound cabbage. Also the Events Calendar.

On page 4: "Conservative Advocate" William Rusher wonders how politicos can keep the next four months interesting, David Shribman compares Obama to other great speakers, and Argus Hamilton encourages readers to help others.

On page 5: AP sports stories on the British Open and the Royals/White Sox and Cardinals/Padres games.

On page 6: Photos from the fair, available for order from the Democrat-News website.

On page 7: Comics, puzzles, "Astrograph," and Dr. Gott's advice for bunions.

On page 8: Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson assures the banking system is sound, while bracing the public for hard times ahead.

On page 10: Three drown in Excelsior Springs, a rock drops on trucker in KC, a St. Louis firefighter is shot, and 83-year-old is charged in hammer attack, in AP stories. Also an AP story on issues in the Missouri gubernatorial race.

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