Scarface circle on gun laws ends in surrender plea
A staged dialogue among fictional criminals mocks gun control debates sparked by executive orders. The narrator ends by urging law abiding citizens to surrender firearms at local police stations, attributing the piece to Jim Finley, retired editor of The Sun.
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Today in History and Births of Notable Figures
Highlights include the 1913 ratification of the 16th Amendment authorizing the federal income tax, the 1959 deaths of Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens and J P Richardson in a plane crash near Clear Lake Iowa, and Kennedy's 1962 Cuba trade ban. Notable birthdays listed include Mendelssohn Greeley Stein Michener Rockwell Michener Danner Fairchild Lane Tierney. Norman Rockwell's oeuvre exceeds 4000 works. Willie Shoemaker rode his 40350th career race in 1990. Greeley quote about fame and character concludes.
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Keep the guns out of the classroom in schools
A reader argues against arming teachers after Sandy Hook, recounting personal hunting and family ties to education. He urges metal detectors and a campus security presence, saying loaded guns in classrooms endanger children and that thorough security is worth the extra cost.
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Burma-Shave signs spark roadsides memories and smiles
Wanda Orton recalls Burma-Shave jingle signs once common along U S and Canadian highways. The nostalgic column notes their blend of humor and practical safety, laments their 1960s fade, and highlights two books preserving the quirky roadside poetry.
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