Utilities feud prompts energy curb emphasis in era of shortages
An analysis argues that gas and electric utilities overstated competition and sales pressure, draining reserves and causing blackouts during heat waves. It urges conservation, calls for tapping nuclear and exploring solar energy, and warns that curbs on usage are needed instead of aggressive selling.
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Best postal joke yet delivery service launches more mail
The United States Postal Service claims a new delivery service will yield more mail delivered later. The quip notes that more mail only happens if more people write to Us, implying the joke hinges on increasing mail volume through public participation.
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Rainy day TV binge sparks old film favorites
Johnny, age 10, spends a rainy Saturday in the den watching a string of classic and midcentury films while his father suggests titles ranging from The Mummy's Hand to It Conquered the World. The boy drifts between science fiction and horror as the day ends with church service and visions of Quo Vadis and Cleopatra.
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State Department soft on Panama drug pushers prompted by ties
Washington reveals a secret transcript showing the United States easing pressure on Panamanian heroin smugglers to preserve relations with Panama. It details how Panamanian leaders including Omar Torrijos's circle pressured U.S. officials, the ambassador’s letter denying drug ties, and questions about prioritizing diplomacy over narcotics enforcement in the Canal Zone.
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Law Questions Liability For Damaged Property In A Shop
A civil liability hinges on proven negligence by the person who broke the object. If negligence is shown, the shopowner may recover damages. if the other party refuses to pay, the shopowner may sue. The piece also references diplomatic tensions and drug-trafficking disclosures in the Canal Zone with unrelated quoted exchanges.
You can run but you can't hide from the draft abroad
The author recalls fleeing draft-age Americans to Canada, Sweden, and elsewhere, noting the deserters' misery, hardship, and homesickness. He observes the “deserter army” in Toronto, discusses self-exile, and contrasts TV talk shows with global living costs. He concludes the United States remains the best permanent home despite flaws.
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