Sunday Election Day proposal draws praise and critique
Dear Abby fields letters on election timing and turnout. Mario Biaggi suggests Sunday voting with staggered hours across regions to prevent East coast results from influencing West voters and boost participation. A reader praises delaying vote counting until all polls close.
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Amniocentesis safe in late pregnancy study
A six year French study of 2000 procedures in 1000+ women found amniocentesis during weeks 32 to 42 can be performed safely without fetal injury. The findings support late pregnancy testing when needed.
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Agrippa I of Judaea and his Roman ties
Agrippa I, grandson of Herod the Great, rose under Rome's rule. He aided Claudius’ ascent after Caligula's death, received Herod the Great's full kingdom, and fortified Jerusalem while presenting himself on coins as King Agrippa, the Great Lover of Caesar. He is a notable figure in Herodian history and popular culture.
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He's forcing a tough Christmas decision
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a humorous domestic scene where a husband unexpectedly buys practical gifts during Christmas shopping. The narrator muses on the season's spirit while the husband unveils underwear, a sweater, slippers, a money clip, and other items, revealing his practical surprise.
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Want a bet A funny holiday shopping exchange
Erma Bombeck humorously mounts a holiday shopping scene with a wife and husband arguing over gifts and fitting room antics. The narrator jokes about returning her husband or his gifts versus replacing him with a new spouse to match the bought items.
Tokyo court orders taxi firm to pay wages over moustache rule
The Tokyo District Court ruled Eastern Airport Motors infringed taxi driver Yoshifusa Takeishi's privacy by transferring him to a desk job in March 1978 after he refused to shave his moustache. It awarded 175 dollars a month in lost wages, rejecting claims of common sense. The article also notes Wake Island fell to Japanese forces in 1941.
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Greeks Split on EEC Entry Support and Opposition
An AP report details a Greek poll showing 38 percent backing joining the Common Market on January 1, 1981, 21 percent against, and 41 percent undecided. The European Economic Commission surveyed 1,000 people, noting tourism, trade and security as benefits and unemployment fears. Conservatives favor entry, leftists oppose.
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