NEA policy on teaching communism faces protests and praise
The NEA urged that teaching about communism be a factual part of social studies rather than a separate course. Critics on the far right claim the stance amounts to softness on communism, while supporters say it avoids propaganda and prepares students for reality.
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Wouk Into Soap Opera
A harsh critique of Herman Wouk’s Youngblood Hawke, accusing it of sacrificing literary integrity for Hollywood style. The review likens the novel to pure soap opera driven by love triangles, party with sex, and confusing focus on plot over writing craft. It notes 800 pages, high cost, and potential film adaptation.
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William Faulkner Dies at Age 64 in Obituary Note
The obituary recalls Faulkner dying of a heart attack at 64. It contrasts him with Hemingway and critiques his tense style, symbolism, and depictions of depravity while noting his Southern social stance and ambivalence toward public life.
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Comment on unemployment rules and tax-supported cheating
The letter accuses Vermont and other states of lax unemployment rules and describes a pattern where temporarily employed workers claim benefits after short periods of work. It argues the system enables cheaters to ride taxpayers' money, while praising Wrest Orton for pursuing genuine cases and opposing deliberate fraud.
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Mickey Rooney bankruptcy tale echoes past hopefuls
A Saturday Evening Post column recalls Mickey Rooney facing a bankruptcy petition after a career earning about 12 million dollars. Debts near 485 thousand with assets 500, plus taxes and alimony, and a leopard coat loan highlight a cautionary Hollywood tale.
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Today and Tomorrow Atlantic Partnership Across the Ocean
The article argues for a durable Atlantic community linking Europe and the Americas beyond NATO. It emphasizes nonsovereign cooperation, practical problem solving, and a gradual pathway toward a nuclear partnership, while prioritizing immediate economic and political work over blueprint schemes.
Hal Boyles Notebook on Suburban Hosts and Weekend Guests
Hal Boyle humorously notes tips on baiting suburban hosts with city guest quirks and jokes. The column parries witty lines about edge of nowhere living, awkward rural decor, and guests overstaying while balancing host duties and social misfires.
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Margin trading habits influence stock prices and risks
AP report explains how margin accounts enable bulls to buy more stocks with credit and how lower margins from 70 percent to 50 percent can magnify gains or losses. It notes exchanges and brokers impose stricter rules, the prevalence of active margin accounts, and that price movements after margin changes are not always predictable.
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Humor on stamps and glasses misfits in jokes
A Bulgarian postmistress resists selling stamps bearing the new Communist ruler. He demonstrates how firmly they stick, prompting her quip that the public is spitting on the wrong side. A near sighted man switches to contacts and is cited for speeding with a quip about wearing glasses.
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