America's slide raises fear of crisis and decline
An editorial lament describes broad moral and institutional decay in the United States. It warns of rising crime, lax laws, and wasted effort while urging citizens to demand better governance and accountability amid growing affluence and complacency. Washington reports warn of stolen nuclear weapons and the risk of terrorist diversion.
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Nuclear threat warned by Ford Foundation experts
A Ford Foundation report warns that if trends continue terrorists or the Mafia could exploit latent nuclear fuel risks. It notes stolen or homemade nukes, black markets, coercion, and widespread panic, with tens of thousands of kilograms of material in U.S. power plants by 1980 and potential vast evacuation costs.
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Harvard was wrong bold author path breaks free
AP reports Robin Moore, once discouraged by Harvard English teachers, pursued varied gigs from Cuba gun running to Jamaica bar owning and TV writing before finding success with The Country Team and The Fifth Estate. His Paperback sales total millions as he develops a screen treatment amid a rise in crime and underworld exposes. He lists notable political figures and offices in Pennsylvania and national government.
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Humor and the many faces who make us laugh
A reflective piece on humor's study and taste across audiences and comedians. It notes Harvard and SUNY Albany analyzing humor and contrasts reactions to figures like W C Fields Jackie Gleason and Charlie Chaplin with others such as Benny Youngman Red Skelton and Jonathan Winters. The author muses on why humor lands differently and recalls personal reactions to jokes and performers.
Corry sports notes from 1953 and 1933 recall local events
Corry records show August 3 1953 projects include two new public tennis courts and a Little League clash with Greenville at Olin Bracken Field with Vanssens as pitcher and Latos catching. A charity tag sale by the Beaver Club earned about 398.50 with roughly 350 net after expenses.
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