Ended a relationship and the word that ruins romance
A barroom anecdote riffs on the word relationship and its impact on romance. The narrator mocks the sterile term while imagining songs and phrases that would exist if couples spoke of a relationship instead of love. The piece ends with Royko’s note about Saturday columns.
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The Gazette Promotes Recycling Through Soybean Ink
The Gazette advertises green practices by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or recycle via locality programs, highlighting community involvement.
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Rostenkowski Faces Probe Yet Keeps Committee Steady
Dan Rostenkowski, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, continues to preside over hearings and political talks as federal prosecutors examine his office and campaign accounts. Colleagues say his work remains strong, though some note a subdued demeanor amid the criminal investigation.
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Marion Barry Launches Mayoral Bid Amid Mixed Reaction
Former mayor Marion Barry announces a Democratic primary bid to unseat Sharpton Pratt Kelly, touting a platform including a gun court and a D C residency rule for government workers while facing mixed views on his past and potential impact on federal relations. Local business figures and former officials weigh his comeback risks and potential benefits.
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