Washington’s lasting virtue in nation shaping stance
An editorial argues Washington endured brutal early criticism yet built national unity. It credits his role as indispensable general and civilian leader, preserving a fragile republic through the Constitutional Convention and as first president, while Jefferson lauds him as a good and great man.
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Thomas Paine
George Washington
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
America
Jefferson
Hamilton
United States
Paine
Joke cycles and targets in Polack humor, Brunvand says
Dr. Jan Brunvand of the University of Utah notes joke patterns cycle with some jokes dying and others thriving. He says most jokes have a fall guy and minorities often become easy targets though many jokesters do not know specific groups. Brunvand compares folklorists to psychiatrists, helping society see attitudes behind humor.
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Jan H. Brungand
University of Utah
Polack
Brunvand
Baytown Baytown Classified Manager Retail Director
Baytown Texas post office info lists publishing details including office address 1301 Memorial Drive and P O Box 9 Baytown 77820. Subscription rates shown carrier 2.15 monthly 25 00 yearly single copy and mall rates on request. General Advertising Service and Coastal Publications listed. Associated Press rights noted for republication of news dispatches.
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Baytown
Texas
Post Ofice
Associated Press
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An Analysis Ulster Clergy Could Stop Religious War In Ireland
ERNEST CUNEO argues Catholic and Protestant leaders bear responsibility for the Northern Ireland conflict. He proposes a united clergy patrol as moral force, cites Dorchester sailors, and notes education gaps between clergy and laity. He warns against protracted sectarian violence and recalls Sabine alliance lore to illustrate unity's power.
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Ulster
Ireland
Ernest Cuneo
Washington
Northern Ireland
Europe
Eire
Great Britain
Dorchester
France
Rhine
Germany
Barbs and Jokes on Sunday Shun Day
The item offers light humor on church attendance with puns about Shun day. A biblical quote from Mark 10 45 is included attributing the message to the newspaper’s wire copy. It notes longevity and spring training pitcher health in a playful tone.
Nixon may abandon Quemoy and Matsu pledge
Washington reports a RAND study claims Nixon would drop U S support for the Quemoy Matsu islands while preserving Taiwan defense. It says Chiang Kai shek could defend them without U S aid and envisions offshore island settlement to reduce costs and Navy manpower.
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Nixon
Peking
U.S
Quemoy
Matsu
Pentagon
Rand Corporation
United States
Richard Nixon
Chou En-lai
Chiang Kai-shek
Taiwan
Chiang
White House
GRC
CPR
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Chaing
CIA
Throwaway World reflections from HAL Boyle
New York AP column by HAL Boyle critiques modern throwaway culture and excess. It notes shoe shining, dieting contrasts, breaded veal cutlets, film profits, household towels, centenarian longevity tips, and a New Jersey woman who ages by resting during crises.
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Hal Boyle
New York
United States
New Jersey
No Cure for Senility Yet Advised by Dr Lamb
Dear Dr Lamb notes that many senility cases stem from brain vessel changes or small strokes, with high blood pressure and alcohol as contributing factors. Prevention centers on good living, weight control, exercise, and managing blood pressure. treatment options remain limited.
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