Pranks and Practical Jokes From Royko’s January 1977 Column
The column recalls two sadistic practical jokes, one by a Chicago salesman who mailed forged Christmas cards and the other by Madison restaurant friends who altered a fisherman’s timepieces. The piece, reprinted during Royko’s vacation, notes the humor age and Royko’s Gazette presence.
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Mike Royko
H. Allen Smith
Chicago
Joe
Buddy
Jim Scanlon
Wilbur Crull
Clinton comforts half brother as he mourns mother Virginia Kelley
President Clinton consoles his tearful half brother Roger Clinton at the Hot Springs home of Virginia Kelley during preparations for her funeral. Streisand attends a private viewing. public services planned in Hot Springs with over 1,000 mourners. A 90 mile procession to Hope follows the service before burial beside family.
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NATO
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Moscow
President Clinton
January events brighten Effigy Mounds to Five Seasons Center
Effigy Mounds National Monument hosts Kenya Safari film hourly from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the visitor center auditorium. Motor Sport Nationals and Monster Truck Races run at 7:30 p.m. Five Seasons Center with tickets via Ticketmaster or box office.
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Marquette
Five Seasons Center
Ticketmaster
Indian Creek Nature Center
Nature Center
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