Dimples and a World War I Soldier’s Fate
A World War I soldier near No Man’s Land is shot through the mouth while reporting activity. He survives, later joking that his dimples will be famous. The piece reflects on how dimples form, how they affect teasing, and mentions celebs like Shirley Temple, Robert Redford, Adrienne Barbeau, Cary Grant, and Kirk Douglas.
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William March
No Man's Land
Mark
Shirley Temple
Robert Redford
Adrienne Barbeau
Cary Grant
Kirk Douglas
Peacemakers seek united GOP slate for Kansas City
Washington insiders report Republican peacemakers aim to fuse Ford and Reagan into a single ticket for the Kansas City convention next month. A priority vice presidential list includes Baker Connally Richardson, with a secondary list featuring Armstrong Bond Brock Evans Percy and Ray.
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Kansas City
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Howard Baker
Tennessee
Treasury
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Commerce
Elliot Richardson
Ford
Britain
Anne Armstrong
Christopher Bond
Missouri
William Brock
Dan Evans
Charles Percy
Ilinois
Robert Ray
Iowa
Camp
Jimmy Carter
Walter Mondale
Toilet training patience heals a shy child
A mother shares a long struggle with toilet training a boy who held in stools for years. Patience and relaxed parenting led to him finally using the toilet with no enema by age five, ending fears of abnormality. The Medicalettes section warns against alcohol use and notes liver damage from heavy rye consumption.
Political fears and hopes in a free enterprise defense
Dr. George Crane discusses saving the republic and the free enterprise system from looming fiscal crisis and potential dictatorship. He cites Watergate era politics, veto power, and Meany’s failed bid to turn Congress veto-proof, urging business-minded leadership to preserve democracy and economic liberty.
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Uncle Sam
New York City
Congress
Senate
House
Republic
George Meany
Mr. Meany
Women’s bridge victory described in the Olympics report
The piece recounts Marilyn Johnson of Houston in the women’s division of the bridge Olympics. It explains the weak suit ruse and the mistaken perceptions of readers, then details an exchange where East correctly inferred the tactics. It also presents a Daily Question about Stayman over 1NT and cites Alfred Sheinwold’s pocket guide.
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South Sarely
South
Houston
Marilyn Johnson
North America
West
Geil
Wth
Horoscope by Carroll Righter Aries to Pisces
Daily astrology note outlines Aries to Pisces guidance on duties money matters friendships studies cooperation relaxation and health. Emphasizes listening to advisers and planning, with focus on finances, routines, relationships, and personal improvement.
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Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Mate
Virgo
LIBRA
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Romania Japan pact signs export contract for polyethylene
A Rom an ia pact with Japanese firms signed a deal to export polyethylene valued at 2 million. Mitsul and Co Miteul Petrochemical Co Mitmul ners will ship two high density polyethylene plants and a Panis each with production capacity of 000 tone. Payment terms deferred under the agreement.
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Flomania
Mitsul and Co
Miteul Petrochemical Co
Mitmul
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