New activism shapes campus volunteering nationwide
An Omaha World Herald editorial notes over a quarter million students volunteer in tutoring and community service without federal funding. Programs operate 5 to 10 hours weekly, often unpaid, with many volunteers seeing themselves as militants in a nonviolent, practical effort addressing urban needs.
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Omaha World-Herald
U.S. Navs and World Report
Yale
Ane
Foundation
New Haven
Nixon
White House
U.S. News and World Report
TV coverage sparks debate over football game rhetoric
Ant Buchwald argues that a small group of commentators largely decided what 20 million viewers saw in the Purdue vs. Ohio State game. He questions bias, the use of instant replay, and the concentration of power among analysts, urging objectivity without government censorship.
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Washington
Sanday
Ohio State
Chris Schenkel
Bud Wilkinson
Purdue
Paine
Christ Schenkel
Schenkel
New York
Wilkinson
United States
Wen
Barbs by Phil Pastoret
In a concise reflection Pastoret notes that those who submit to being bored can gain popularity as gossip spreads quickly. He recalls how an old-timer views a two-car garage as a sign of prestige, illustrating changing social markers and gossip dynamics.
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Phil Pastoret
Richie Ashburn
Philadelphia Phillies
Ashburn
Tilden
Neb
Richard P. Kelly
Columbus
Norfolk
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Richard Jr
Columbus High
James Gerrard
Schuyler-Columbus
Dehuygh's Witnesses
Nebraska
Albert Becker
Pioneer Columbus
Chicago Hospital
Becker
L. A. Kusek
Martha Boehm
Park Ridge
Q&A Quiz Style Historical Facts Summary
A quick collection of factual questions and answers covering biblical authorship, American Legion founding, tulip origins, a baseball rule, and the only crime defined in the U S Constitution. It cites Jeremiah as author of Lamentations, 1929 formation of the American Legion in Paris, tulip origins in Asia Minor, ground rule double history, and treason as the sole constitutional crime.
The Telegram Freedom Statement for Nov 1 1949
The Telegram printed a freedom pledge advocating self control and moral guides the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence. It states freedom is a gift from God not a government grant and urges people to promote peace starting with themselves.
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Your Freedom
Ita
Doctor's Mailbag Faulty diet a cause
Reader questions on cirrhosis and related liver conditions. The expert cites lal vitrosis forms like Laennec's cirrhosis from long term faulty diet and possible alcoholism, noting symptoms and diagnosis methods. Also covers primary biliary cirrhosis progression, calcium and vitamin supplements, and poisons linked to cirrhosis. Includes advice on crab louse transmission and treatment.
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Laennec
Ihe
Railroading Across Stated Legal Indexes and Odd Clues
A mosaic of cryptic clues and partial terms spans legal notices and miscellany. Entries hint at railroading, compass points, Greek philosophy, and ancient Irish references interwoven with scattered names, dates, and definitions.
How Often Do Lobsters Shed Their Shells
Young lobsters molt 14 to 17 times in the first year. After that they molt but perhaps only once every two years.
Boston Irish underworld figures in Confession of Old Stories
An extended reminiscence set in Boston centers on Jocko McCormack and Tommy Maren. The dialogue touches on Speaker John McCormack, Irish identity, past scandals, and political influence peddling. Tales mix humor and rough wisdom, with anecdotes about confession, drinking, and family loyalties amid immigrant Boston culture.
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Jocko McCormack
Dinty Moore
Tommy Maren
Himself
Nocko McCormack
Boston
Jocke
John McCormack
Maren
Doeko
Sparrow problem prompts gunshots around Frankfort square
Park Superintendent Leonard Briggs and aides plan nightly gunfire to drive away sparrows roosting in trees near the square. Residents note the sparrows leave droppings and cause parking hazards as the campaign may last several nights until birds move or officials decide it fails.
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Frankfirt
Leonard Briggs
Briggs
Park Board
Jack Dow
Daily Telegram
Schweser’s
Columbus
David City
Vremont
Dow
Nickolite
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UCLA
Jess
Whichas
Ant Buchwald
FCC
Los Angeles Times Syndica
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American Legion
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Netherlands
Asia Minor
U. S
J. R. Williams
McCartney
T Paul
Sayines
Cialiex St
Morocco
Lewistike
Harden
Craggy Hill
Rajah
Sailorea
Gee
Jim Bishop
McCormack
Jacko
Newton
Jimmy Barton
Jocko
Barton
Jocka
Mamie
Sinso
Gaffer
Tommy
Old Scully Square
Bedad
Lourdes
Unce
Matthew O'Malley
Columbia Road
O'Malley
News of
Yesteryear
Svea C. Loomis
Telegram
H. R. Slocum
Central Electric and Gag Company
Lois Bames+berger
Bamesberger
University of Nebraska
Home Economics Club
Pit Upsilon Omicron
Bumesberger
Plymouth
Mass
Denver
Colo
Portland
Ore
Central Electric and Gas Carpan
Lincoln
Lakers
Wade R. Martin
Omaha
Merchantile Bureau
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Mrnday
Eleventh Street
Thirteenth Street
Forest Corn
Chamber
Schuyler
Messrs. Karr
Nichols
F. B. Rankin
Shenandoah
Karr
Hensley
L. Louis
St. Louis
Partes
FFA Telegram Your Freedom
Sunaayy
Freedom Newspapers
Seton Casa Poaraue
Columbus, Nesronka Abo
Eailvared
Platt
Uoane
Bator
Onan
Mertiees Ont
Falk Unites
Nebraske
Seribark
Seeat Hmaater
The
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