Rioting IRA pause questioned as Catholic pressure grows
In Northern Ireland Catholic civilians press for peace prompting the Provisional IRA to pledge a ceasefire in Lenadoon Belfast. British troop withdrawal follows, though fears of broader IRA activity persist. Public unease and past truces color prospects for reconciliation amid an intensifying civil tension. The Kansas City Royals faced a national anthem controversy, overturning a Sunday only plan after fan backlash.
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Irish Republic Army
Lenadoon
Belfast
IRA
Northern Ireland
Military Man Of Tomorrow Will Be Something Special
Paul Harvey argues the draft will end next year as the professional military upgrades. Enlistment incentives rise and standards tighten to attract capable recruits, shaping a future force with higher technical skills and prestige.
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Paul Harvey
Army
Navy
Rines
Defense
Melvin Laird
Congress
Services
How To Balance The Ticket By Arthur Hoppe
Satirical piece arguing that McGovern’s vice presidential pick fails to balance the ticket. Suggests absurd scenarios adding many running mates to achieve geographic and ideological balance, including fictional names and wild combinations across states and regions.
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Arthur Hoppe
McGovern
Political speculation on vice presidential ticket balancing
The text argues that ticket balancing in presidential races often fails to pick the best man for the office. It contends the process creates confusion on election day and invites many vice presidential contenders to attack the candidate. It notes primaries caucuses and conventions rarely aim for the best officeholder.
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Whatshisname
Illinois
McGovern
Mayor Daley
Daley
Alabama
McGovern-Wallace
Shirley Chisolm
New York
Youth musical evening stirs church debate on worship style
A church program featuring youths singing familiar hymns to rock and roll rhythms sparks discomfort among older members. The writer notes changing music trends and cites aisle moving as acceptable if the goal is to glorify God, urging openness to youth efforts.
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O.B
Second Avenue Bus Line Becomes Urban Legend in Manhattan
Reported bystanders portray the Second Avenue bus route as infamous and perilous to riders. Patrons claim buses crawl by day and rocket at night while drivers prize avoiding passengers. Surviving riders receive bones as tokens on Bone Collection Day marking spring.
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Manhattan
Century
Atlantic Ocean
Marrakech
French Morocco
Seeing Eye Dogs For The Blind
Dr. Walter C. Alvarez writes about history and training of guide dogs starting with John L. Sinykin and the Master Eye Foundation. The piece covers selection, training timelines, and how blind individuals learn to work with a guide dog, plus tips for helping without crowding and how to apply for a trained dog.
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M.D
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Grafton Love
MR. Sinykin
Sinykin
Germany
U.S
Schall
Minnesota
Singkin
America
Lux
la Salle
Master Eye Foundation
United States
Produce Bank
Minneapolis
Dr. Alvarez
Walter C. Alvarez
Dept. Ats
Des Moines
Iowa
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