Indignation Over The Godfather Game Draws Ire In New York
The Godfather Game sparks protests from Italian American groups in Brooklyn to the Bronx. Critics call it a slur on Italian descent and a harmful influence on children, while supporters call it a harmless game. The piece notes real racketeering remains far more impactful than fiction.
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New York Times
Brooklyn
Bronx
Lindsay
Civil Rights League
Manhattan
Harlem
Lower East Side
Little Italy
Mario Puzo
Justice Dept
Mafia
Cosa Nostra
East
Forestry growth exceeds harvest in U S timber
The American Forest Institute reports forests grow about nine cubic feet for every eight harvested. In 15 years harvest reached 197 billion cubic feet while growth totaled 246 billion. The piece argues for balanced economics and criticizes anti development views despite concern for nature.
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American Forest Institute
Nixon Proclaims Thanksgiving Day 1971 National Holiday
President Richard Nixon issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 25 1971 as a national day of Thanksgiving. He reflects on Pilgrim forebears founding a free land and urges Americans to give thanks, aid the elderly and less fortunate, and praise God.
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Nixon
Richard Nixon
United States of America
Congress
Thanksgiving Prayer for Autumn to Spring Blessings
A reflective prayer asks for ongoing gratitude for Creation and daily gifts. It thanks God for home air clothes seasons and the sun moon and stars, and asks for wisdom to follow His plan and cherish family friends and loved ones.
Patient Tires Of Hearing In Hospital Bedside Gags
A New York AP piece strings together quips overheard in a hospital setting. Patients joke about illnesses, doctors, confessions, wills, gallstones, and impending operations in a darkly humorous exchange.
Family faith debates and parental influence contrasted
A debate on being urged to attend church, read the Bible, and join family devotions. The speaker counters by comparing to parental insistence on medical care hygiene and meals, arguing for gratitude toward a mother who tries to share beliefs.
Listen to Your Mother Says Billy Graham
Billy Graham urges children to honor their mothers and follow Bible guidance. He contrasts capable parents with those who fail to rear children properly and reminds readers that they are rich in guidance from a devout upbringing.
Letters to the Editor Remembering Shortie Matthews of North Augusta
A memorial letter honors Mr. SL Shortie Matthews for wartime service and years with the Aiken County Sheriff's Department. He and his wife raised a daughter who has a large family, and his quiet generosity helped many without seeking recognition.
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North Augusta
Aiken County
Shortie’ Matthews
Mr. Matthews
Shortie
Matthews
America
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