Protestant work ethic fades from Tasor among Americans
Don Oakley argues the Protestant work ethic decays as Americans, including Catholics and Jews, shift away from strenuous labor. He cites overtime, searching for relevant studies, and a global trend toward slower living and new paths like organic farming, noting industrious Japanese among top workers.
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Don Oakley
Entorprize Assn
Qny
Aml
Josary
Ilindus
Cadiy Industries
Work, leisure, and the meaning of labor in modern society
The passage argues that past workers labored out of necessity, not love, and that today’s technology and opportunity allow real leisure. Yet it emphasizes history’s sweat and the ongoing need for meaningful work to realize human potential, albeit with a redefined, nonexploitative sense of labor.
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Ald
Telegram Sets Your Freedom Newspaper Mission Statement
The Telegram condemns licensing and government control, asserting freedom comes from God and is self-directed. It proclaims moral guides like the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence, urging readers to promote peace and self restraint. It is dated Tuesday June 1 1971 and published in Columbus Nebraska.
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Your Freedom
Hreedom
Ucense
Airhy
Was Jefferson a liberal or conservative in modern terms
The article ponders Jeffersonian labels and explores debt, taxation, and national obligation. It cites a 1970s Tay Foundation report on Americans’ work hours and taxes, contrasts federal debt per capita in 1900 and 1970, and quotes Jefferson’s view that posterity should not bear current debts. It questions whether today’s policy aligns with Jeffersonian ideals.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Repar
Tay Foundation, Inc
Turden
Thornsdefferson
Viet Cong and Death Penalty Talk in North Vietnam
Nashville Banner argues that North Vietnam enforces dissent with death, accusing Communist authorities of murdering counterrevolutionaries, defectors, and those who undermine the regime. The piece contrasts this with American peace protestors visiting Hanoi and suggests broad suppression of opposition.
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Dine
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Food
Nashville
Tenn
Big John and the Irishman at the Fifth Precinct
A long, humorous reminiscence of Big John, a towering second generation Irishman, and his mischievous life. It recalls a famous incident with a 22-foot boa constrictor found in a kitchen, the escape of a bank loan alarm, feisty figures like Langtenant Feeney, and a funeral procession mishap. The narrator, Krinn, portrays him as everybody’s old man with both wonders and flaws.
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Ife
Jhidson Bowevard
Asker
Darmill
Fifth Precinct
Feeney
Holy Name Cemetery
Hiyeka
Tommy Ocannor
O'Conner
Grandma Bishop
Ait Walshing
Morruma
Recount of a Remarkable Boy John Bishops Early Years
A vivid, anecdotal piece traces John Michael Bishops childhood and schooling at St Fauls and St Pauls. It recounts his nun teacher Sister Josephine praising his intelligence, his lawman father, and a surprising reunion with an elderly nun across the street, ending with a dramatic reveal in the convent.
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St. Paul's
Jobin
Josephine
Big John
Dad
Teatreet
John Michael Bishop
Fulton Avenue
Bance
Ask the Doctor Versusy: Safe vasectomy age and convulsions DTs
A reader asks if age affects vasectomy safety and practicality for an aging man. Another asks about convulsions after heavy drinking and waist belt use. Dr Lamb explains drinking triggers rum fits and DTs, weight belts offer minor aid, and reducing alcohol is more beneficial. A parent seeks help for a 10-year-old showing reading difficulties. dyslexia is unlikely to cause sudden weight or personality changes, and a child psychiatrist should evaluate the behavior rather than self diagnosis.
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Sam
Dr. Lamb
Reader
Leahel
Pole School
Fife
Puzzle Answer and Wordplay Clues From Prarigus Jumble
A garbled set of puzzle clues and word fragments presents a jumble style challenge with mixed letter groups and stray numbers. The list hints at cryptic style solutions, with references to gods, places, and currencies, inviting interpretive solving and cross clue linking.
Man of courage Senator Tom Dodd remembered for stand alone stances
Obituary tribute recalling Connecticut Senator Tom Dodd as a fearless Cold War figure who often opposed party lines. It highlights his early warnings on Khrushchev, support for Kennedy’s ticket, cautions on Laos Katanga, Cuba, and Oppenheimer, and his resilience after censure.
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Tar Dodd
Connecticut
Manley
Dodd
Funng
John ¥. Kennedy
Jacoby Javits
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
America
Tice
Rodd
Lyndon Juhasai
John Kennedy
Tom Dodd
Jfk
South
Laos
Averell Harriman
Dpk
Fidel Castro
Sierra Maestra
Kennedy
Moise 'Tshombe
Katanga
Congo
Vietnam
Lewis Strauss
Strauss
Commerce
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Fourage
Paranoia political conflict and social fear in Marangia
In Paranoia, Hincron-om on the Schizophrenic River faces a cycle of plots between rulers, media, and citizens. Racial tensions fuel violence fears while young protesters clash with authorities. Large companies blamed for pollution clash with government over environmental tradeoffs.
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Hincron
Paranaia
Aple
Paranula
Paranoia Leaders Seek US Help Amid Mutual Suspicion
In Paranoia, leaders promise growth and full employment but admit overhalf the budget funds defense and missile digs. Citizens distrust welfare and workers alike, fearing conspiracies as phones may be tapped. US declines involvement, saying no such problems exist at home.
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Parangia
Paragia
United States
Crass by Phil Pastoret explores a quiet trash day
The piece portrays a neighborhood where garbage sits curbside on collection day as a metaphor for hidden misdeeds. Crass reflects on a life at day’s end when all seems calm but implies someone has yet to uncover the wrongs committed.
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Crass
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