Democracy at the grass roots in Japan questioned
A Rutgers psychology study argues democracy has advanced only superficially in postwar Japan. F Kenneth Berrien compares Japanese PTAs and volunteer fire departments with New Jersey, finding authoritarian practice persists. He cautions against imposing constitutions without grassroots democratic values. The Vietnam war era is linked to broader democratic prospects.
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Japan
United States
F. Kenneth Berrien
New Jersey
PTA
Ptas
Berrien
Southeast Asia
Asia
Vietnam
Yahya Khan vows return to sanity in Pakistan
Pakistan’s new dictator General Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan pledged to restore order and pave the way for constitutional government after Ayub Khan’s resignation. He said the armed forces have no political ambitions, and promised reforms while civil unrest and strikes surged across East and West Pakistan.
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Karachi
Pakistan
Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan
Mohammed Ayab Khan
Ayub Khan
Yahya
Ayub
India
Moscow
Peking
Italy
Middle East
Radio Pakistan
Dacca
Pakistan International Airways
East Pakistan
Mirza Huda
Huda
Bast
West Pakistan
U.S. State Department
Tax tips on employer paid premiums and 1863 Brumidi contract
Insurance premiums paid by your employer under a health and accident benefit plan are generally not included in your taxable income. March 27 1863 Constantino Brumidi contracted to fresco Rotunda in Capital.
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Constantino Brumidi
Fresco Rotunda
Capital
Doctor's Mailbag on Blood Pressure Drugs and Advice
A column answering common questions on hypertension treatments, drug side effects, and lifestyle. Topics include Hydropres Diuril and reserpine side effects, Hygroton and Etraton compatibility, Salutensin as a diuretic reducer and tranquilizer combo, vinegar and garlic in blood pressure, salt poor diet, and handling social anxiety with potential personality issues.
Baytown Sun Staff and publication details
The Baytown Sun announces its editorial and advertising staff with roles for editor publisher general manager office manager and department heads. It lists Preston Pendergrass Jennelly Boynton managing and associate managing editors and Dwight Moody Corrie Laughlin among advertising managers. Also notes publication as second class matter at Baytown Texas and circulation details with rates and mailing information.
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Dwight Moody
Corrie Laughlin
Texas Newspaper Representatives, Inc
Natives Growing Restless Natives Growing Restless
Paul Harvey laments Nixon’s Vietnam war policy and public impatience with stalemate. He notes dissent from Sen. Mansfield and rising unrest as Paris talks continue, warning that any future shift risks labeling the conflict Nixon’s war. He evenRejects disengagement, urging caution about strategic options.
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Paul Harvey
Baytown Sun
Nixon
Richard Milhous Johnson
Johnson
Vietnam
Paris
Mike Mansfield
Sen
Mansfield
Mr. Johnson
Custer
Conspirator Tale Fails to Emerge in King Assassination
Washington column by Jack Anderson concludes the FBI spent 3.5 million but found no evidence of a conspiracy in the King assassination. Ray’s hints appear psychotic. no external conspirators or dentist connection exist. The piece also notes LBJ Kennedy budget clash and Nixon era directives through Burns.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King Jr
FBI
Los Angeles
Dr. King
Ray
Memphis
Raoul
New Orleans
Montreal
Canada
London
Portugal
Europe
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Atty
John Mitchell
Nixon
Arthur Burns
Eisenhower
Barbs by Phil Pastoret on spring and travel pace
Pastoret notes spring starts March 20 and hints that in about six weeks galoshes can be put away though rail travel may be slow. He jokes that a busy man loses his honey as he works day and night.
Pie secrecy and kids in the house cautionary note
A quirky remark on avoiding Cuba and keeping apple pie safe around children, suggesting secrecy as the best method when youngsters are present in the home.
Pre Culbertson era bidding and grand slam flaws
The article traces bridge bidding from 7927 to 1931, noting early American styles and poor play analyses. It cites Harold Vanderbilt's complex bidding, critiques pre Culbertson writers on play, and explains a grand slam misplay involving dummy’s seven of clubs and diamond distribution to secure the full 12 tricks with precise sequencing.
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Harold Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
South
Dummy
West
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bidding Dilemma After Six Hearts Contract
The table shows a bridge bidding sequence with West North East South. South holds 4 1 2 Y A K Q I 1 0 5 4. You bid six diamonds hoping partner bids seven to avoid trouble. Today your partner bids six hearts only. What is the best move now? Answer tomorrow.
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Iolle
Uncertain Verse Verse Luke 8 Encounter
A rough fragment recalls a man from the city meeting Jesus as he set out to land. The man is described as possessed by devils, dwelling among tombs, unclothed and unattended by any home. The source lacks full context and dates.
Enrich Your Vocabulary NEA Feature Quiz Grid
An NEA feature presents a crossword style grid titled Enrich Your Vocabulary. Clues span across and down with terms from elasmobranch to Sardinian and beyond, including maritime, linguistic, geographic, and cultural references.
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