New York Republicans Split Over Lindsay in 1969 Mayoral Race
Washington Notebook reports New York City Republicans oppose Mayor Lindsay amid rising Conservative challenge from State Sen. Marchi. Funds, voter targeting, and turnout efforts shape a tight GOP primary of June 17 with strong Italian bloc influence and mixed signals from party regulars.
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New York
NEA
New York City
John V. Lindsay
John J. Marchi
Marchi
Lindsay
Fiorello LaGuardia
Tidbits Of Kentucky Folklore Animal Myths Are Slow To Die
Gordon Wilson reflects on how animals hold two existences in lore and daily life. He notes that primitive traits persist in modern speech and similes, even among educated readers, and previews his recent folklore pieces exploring proverbs and animal symbolism.
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Gordon Wilson
Gertrude Stein
Money and Morals in Fortas and Fortunes of John D Rockefeller
A reflective piece contrasts money’s power with virtue through the Fortas scandal and Wolfson Foundation payments. It traces John D Rockefeller’s thrift from turkey money to wealth, arguing money should serve, not enslave, and muses on folk animal analogies and enduring beliefs about nature.
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Abe Fortas
Memphis
Tennessee
United States Supreme Court
Fortas
Wolfson
Sheen
High Court
John D. Rockefeller
Don’t Leave the Church Itself Say the Faithful
A sermon argues against leaving the church amid internal criticism and reform debates. It asserts church ownership lies with the people of God, not institutions, and praises steadfast faith, social concern, and the fellowship of Jesus Christ as life giving. The piece endorses staying and renewing rather than exit.
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Charles Davis
Goodby
England
Tennessee Williams
James Pike
Episcopal Church
Tiny Tim
California
Pike
Hugh Hefner
Joe Namath
Vatican
Papacy
People of God
Biafra
God
Jesus Christ
Quick Quiz Q and A on Oceans and Seaweed Facts
The series answers three science questions. The dominant seawater salt is sodium chloride. The moon has no historic trace of water. Seaweeds do not flower though they engage in sexual processes.
Tidal Rhythm in Gulf Reveals Single Daily Rise
The Gulf of Mexico experiences a single modest high tide each day with a corresponding low tide. This limited tidal range reflects its unique basin geometry and coastal dynamics affecting coastal communities and navigation.
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Gulf of Mexico
Dear Abby Questions on Adoption and Aging Roles
A reader seeks guidance on a son adopted by her second husband while she was married to her first. The column advises involving a lawyer to protect the child’s privacy. Other letters discuss a messy wedding shower, a roller skating mother facing spousal disapproval, and a granddaughter worried about an elderly driver.
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John
Peter
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