The New York Times yesterday

Jeffrey Michael Hayes died June 9, 2015 following a near drowning after a fall at his home near Austin, Tx. (From Obituaries, p25).

In India a new law bans the slaughter of "cow progeny" and makes the sale and possession of beef punishable with prison sentences of up to five years. (From Business, p1).

Ronald Reagan was President of The United States and is revered in certain quarters.