IQ gains through life challenge youth myth says study
A UC Santa Clara professor reports 48 adults tested from age 2 to 5 show mean IQ rising from 110.7 in 1931 to 130.1 by ages 39 to 44, denying the view that IQ peaks early. Women’s scores rose less with maturity, suggesting work and life roles influence cognitive gains. The piece also critiques grain policy links to rising bread and meat prices and calls White House comment.
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California
John Kangas
Counseling Center
University of Santa Clara
Kangas
Academe
Dr. Kangas
Paragon of Extravagance Sparks Washington Stirrings
Arthur Hoppe satirizes the Fitzgerald firing and cost overruns at the Air Force. The tale follows Deputy Analyst Freckle as he defends lavish spending while dodging discipline, ending with a quip about President versus, military duties.
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Arthur Hoppe
Washington
A. Ernest Fitzgerald
Air Force
Fitzgerald
Congress
Joseph J. Cappucci
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Penny
Frederick J. Freckle
Pentagon
Freckle
Buford
Baxby
Webley - Vickers
Georgetown
Birthday reflections for 62 year olds in Aiken Standard
The piece notes turning 62 as a milestone, encouraging acceptance of time, gratitude, and continued activity. It contrasts aging with ongoing life, suggesting philosophical attitudes lead to longer lives and prompting readers to write signed letters to the editor for publication at the Aiken Standard.
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Earth
Uncle Sam
The Heavy Thinkers And The Mass Killers
A analysis of pacifism Japan's postwar turn and global power dynamics. The piece cites books by Methvin Payne and Crozier on violence and revolution, arguing that war lessons persist. It warns America must maintain strength and resolve to preserve peace and resist aggression.
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Holmes Alexander
Japan
China
Russia
United States
Korea
Cuba
Vietnam
Panama
Mideast
Eugene Methvin
Brian Crozier
Warmaker
America
Answer By Billy Graham on Jewish mother who seeks son
A reader asks how to reconnect with a son who married outside her faith. Graham counsels continued loving contact, gentle outreach, and patience, noting love never fails and time heals. He urges readiness to welcome him back without criticism and reflects on divine patience.
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Billy Graham
M.M.K
Adam
Eve
Cain
Peace-America's New Situation
In the wake of Paris peace agreements the United States faces a shifted world scene. Vietnam lingeres with Viet Cong threats, while Americans drift toward isolationism. Kissinger policy risks leaving Western Europe and Asia unsecured as Europe and Africa resist containment.
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Anthony Harrigan
Paris
Vietnam
United States
South Vietnam
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
China
Soviet Union
U.S
Western Europe
Africa
South America
India
Pakistan
Middle East
Prident
Mozambique
Yugoslavia
Tito
West Germany
Brazil
Canada
Asia
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Robert D. Cathcart
Red China
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S. C
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Peking
Felicia Mignon
Egad
Robert Payne
Bangladesh
Payne
Mustafa Retail
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Ohio
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