Americans Ignorant and Apathetic Said to Endanger Democracy
Alfred Hero of the World Peace Foundation cites University of Michigan findings showing most Americans know little about major foreign and domestic issues. While awareness has grown since the 1930s, only about 5 percent are accurately informed, with ignorance and apathy posing a threat to democracy.
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Alfred Hero
World Peace Foundation
University of Michigan
Survey Research Center
Marshal Tito
U.S
Butter and Budgets Shape Military Rations Debate
Sen. Gaylord Nelson told the Senate the Pentagon tripled butter use in military rations over the past year after lobbying from daily-states senators who persuaded McNamara to lift the butter ban. Since June the Defense Department bought over 28 million pounds of surplus butter and under a million pounds of margarine, compared with 16 million pounds of margarine and eight million butter in 1967. The butter market burden eased domestically, though some remain unable to afford it or enlist.
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Gaylord Nelson
Senate
Pentagon
Defense
McNamara
Wisconsin Democrat
Defense Department
Department of Agriculture
Nelson
Modern Dentistry Surprises for anxious patient
Dear Dr Lawrence explains how dentistry has advanced in the last decade with faster drills safer injections and new treatments. High speed devices X rays toothlike crowns and better gum care mean more teeth saved and less pain. The piece teases a future where tooth decay gum disease are greatly reduced.
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DR. Lawrence
Israel G
Rip van Winkle
Beethoven
O.K
Irish Sweepstakes Inauguration and Early Popularity
The Scottish article notes the Irish Sweepstakes began in 1930 to benefit Irish hospitals and gained rapid popularity in the United States, becoming the world's most successful lottery within five years. It also mentions the grave of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier in Alexandria Virginia. A note suggests scholars identify manna as a gluey sugar from tamarisk shrub.
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America
Old Presbyterian Meetinghouse
Alexandria
Virginia
Timely Quotes and Faithful Reflections Mixed In Briefs
Collected quotes from Earl L. Vessup at City University of New York on budget cuts favoring student study over welfare. Israeli Premier Levi Eshkal offers to meet Egyptian President Nasser with flexible terms. Vietnamese leader Nguyen Cao Ky cites willingness to continue talks despite stalemate. A religious verse from Peter 3 18 closes the excerpt.
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Earl L. Vessup
City University of New York
Levi Eshkal
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Nguyen Cao Ky
South Vietnam
Churchmen Facing Tax Scrutiny Amid Scandal Warnings
Baytown Sun columnist Paul Harvey warns that professional churchmen risk public scrutiny over expense accounts and tax status. He cites padded costs, jet travel, hotel bills, payola, and gifts amid calls for reevaluating tax laws while urging caution to avoid eroding faith. He notes faithful clergy and denounces sensationalism.
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Paul Harvey
Baytown Sun
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
Ralph Nader
Local government notes altered by public office intake
A public notice fragment references an office building or department reorganization with unclear terms. No specific names, dates, or locations are readable, but indicates a formal action from a municipal department and potential bureau changes.
Oil Scandals Involve Girls and Fuel Theft In Thailand
Washington column reports alleged enticements by Esso and Shell for Navy inspectors in Thailand. Rankin denies claims, saying a massage parlor visit occurred after borrowing 3000 kip. Caltex allegedly tried to plant an inspector. Crosson rejected the idea. Standard Oil places Jerome Rosen in Labor, with a 50000 bonus and continued company benefits. Nixon jokes about Mormons at the inauguration. Pearson compares himself to a Quaker.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Navy
Thailand
John McGee
Arlie Rankin
Esso
Shell
Vientiane
Laos
White Rose
McGee
Seri
Rankin
U.S
Wisconsin
William Proxmire
Proxmire
Defense Department
Civil Service Commission
Sso
Mr. McGee
Southeast Asia
Caltex
U.S. Navy
Alex von Himmelman
Standard Oil OF
New Jersey
Jerome Rosen
Labor Department
Standard Oil
Rosen
London
Esso Europe
Barbs by Phil Pastoret on prejudice and perception
A witty column explores how often a wise man aligns with prejudices and jokes about optimism, winter dresses, and cautious walking. The writer notes people who assume things at face value may miss real qualities, while playful lines link windfall apples, cross walks, and new bathing suits.
South finds a single chance to make six diamonds
In a North KQ976 West hand, South wins a heart lead, draws trumps, and, after considering East’s distribution, finds one path to fulfill six diamonds. East’s limited heart length and club holdings make the shot viable, letting South claim the contract after a careful endplay sequence.
Bridge bidding puzzle moves toward slam in hearts
The bidding sequence 1 club pass 1 diamond pass 1 heart pass 3 diamonds pass 4 clubs pass shows you, South, holding 93265. Question asks what to do now with partner replying six diamonds after your five heart bid. Recommend a raise toward five hearts. if partner supports, consider six diamonds.
Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Enrich Your Vocabulary
A word puzzle feature lists clues across and down with varied themes. Answers span rivers, places, and common terms, including historical rulers, fruits, and descriptors, forming a broad vocabulary challenge.
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