Amish School Ruling Reverberates Across Religious Liberty
Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns three Amish fathers convictions for refusing public high school enrollment. The 46 to 1 decision preserves their right to free exercise of religion, noting no compelling state interest justifies two years of compulsory schooling. The piece warns on broader implications for religious freedom and education. It also ponders future cases from other groups seeking exemptions.
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America
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Supreme Court
E. Harold Hallow
U.S. Supreme Court
Wisconsin Court
Labor Department flags alleged UMW corruption and mismanagement
Federal investigators present records flagging large unverified union expenditures from 1967 to 1969 totaling millions. The charges include $7.6 million spent without receipts, $2.3 million in district office bills without supporting documents, and $749,517 in organizing costs. Boyle era funds financed medical bills, travel, and a smear campaign, plus 4000 Parker pens bought for distribution. The 1969 election's integrity remains disputed as the suit continues.
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Washington
Labor Department
United Mine Workers
Jimmy Hoffa
International Union
W. A
Tony” Boyle
International Office
Union
Boyle
Jock) Yablonski
Diingis
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Kentucky
Yablonski
Proverbial guidance and a jazz musician’s kitchen truth
A compact reflection links biblical instruction to daily conduct and effort. Proverbs emphasizes listening and careful steps, while William C Handy compares life to a trumpet that yields only what is put in, underscoring effort and input.
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William C. Handy
Price of Space Age Pace Peptic Ulcers Hit One in Three
The piece explains peptic ulcers form when stomach acid and the enzyme pepsin damage the digestive tract lining. It notes ulcers most often occur in the duodenum, with ten times as many duodenal as stomach ulcers, and that men are far more affected than women. It cites that over 15 percent of people have diagnosed ulcers and asks why modern life makes men more susceptible.
Common bidding errors in bridge discussed by Oswald and Jim
In a dialogue from a bridge column, Jim and Oswald discuss frequent bidding mistakes. They cite the rule that high points do not guarantee an opening bid and recount a rubber game where overenthusiastic bidding led to a 1,100 point swing after a double and a trump queen.
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Jim
Oswald
South
West
East
Ast
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bridge puzzle bids to slam with South has no clear fit
In a four player auction West North pass and South hold strong spade values after a double. East defends with two spades while South contemplates advancing. The hint suggests considering alternatives to pass, exploring possible sequences and contract choices for East and South.
Vocabulary Puzzle Scrambled Clues Across Many Topics
A dense list of crossword style clues and partial word fragments covering biology, chemistry, geography, languages, and general knowledge. The jumbled entries mix definitions, foreign terms, and stray letters, with scattered hints like urban terms, animals, and measurements.
Vietnam War Burden Seen Shrinking Under Nixon Plan
Nixon’s Vietnaminization aims to shift combat burden to Saigon and withdraw U S troops. By mid 1971 U S ground combat role to be virtually over, but South Vietnamese deaths stay high and terrorism remains elevated. Pentagon tallies show troop strength at 335,000 and allied casualties fall, while enemy guerrilla activity keeps terror levels high.
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Washington
Nixon
South Vietnam
U.S
Pentagon
Vietnam
Today in History for January 18
On this date in 1788 English settlers arrived in Australia. 1534 Francisco Pizarro founded Lima Peru. 1778 Captain James Cook discovered the Hawaiian Islands. 1782 Daniel Webster born in Salisbury New Hampshire. 1912 Robert F Scott reached the North Pole. 1918 WWI peace conference opened at Versailles. 1943 Soviet announced break of German siege of Leningrad. Ten years ago UN expanded Russians in secretariat. Five years ago Robert C Weaver sworn in as HUD Secretary. One year ago David O McKay died at 96.
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Australia
Francisco Pizarro
Lima
Peru
James Cook
Hawaiian Islands
Daniel Webster
Salisbury
N.H
Robert F. Scott
North Pole
Roald Amundson
Pole
Versailles
France
Leningrad
Soviet Union
United Nations
U.N
Robert C. Weaver
Baytown Sun Editorial and Publishing Office Details
The Baytown Sun lists staff roles including Fred Hartman as editor and publisher John Wadley Ann B Pritchett as editor and publisher Preston Pendergrass managing editor John Boynton associate managing editor Paul Putman advertising director Dwight Moody advertising department Leon Brown retail manager and Grimes as classified manager The paper is published afternoon Monday through Friday and Sundays by Baytown Soda Inc at 1301 Memorial Drive Baytown Texas with subscriptions by carrier and annual rates and a P O Box address 77528
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Flaw
Eres Ee
Nets Oka Hg Engeener
Preston Pendergrass
Eee
Johneon Boynton
Paul Putman
Nthe Es Hey
Dwight Moody
Cece Ec Cence
Leon Brown
Asad
Oenst
Grimes
Baytown
Texas
Act of Congress
Baytown Soda, Inc
Memorial Drive
P.O
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
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