Humor as a Frame of Mind in Public Discourse
A columnist reflects on humor as a life stance beyond jokes, citing Dr. Harvey Mindess of UCLA on humor’s therapeutic value. He sketches a cluster of qualities including flexibility spontaneity unconventionality shrewdness humility, with a parable about a dying rabbi illustrating humility and the limits of wisdom.
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California Holds on Withholding Plan Faces Two Week Deadline
Assemblyman Gonsalves urges withholding as part of a broad tax reform package to close loopholes and provide homeowner relief. Governor cites $200 million potential rise, with a two week timeline for enactment as leaders prepare face to face talks with Reagan. Chamber of Commerce pushes adoption while noting the program’s limited current effect.
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Unclear fragment describes highway disaster aftermath
Reported remarks describe a damaged British superhighway scene with wrecked cars and scattered debris. The speaker compares the wreckage to crushed fruits and notes ongoing deterioration two years after opening.
Year round school study eyed by trustees in Newark
Newark school trustees meet at 7:30 pm in district offices at 715 Musick Ave Lux. Dr Donald Thomas says he will recommend forming a steering committee to review a year-round study with potential broad community benefit and possible ties to a drug council and crisis coordinator role.
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Deity Review Under Fire From Local Publisher Head
The local publisher Boarks faces scrutiny as the Deity Review column under pressure from readers. Crosstown tensions rise over editorial stance and community response to the controversial feature.
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