Common sense departs in an age of technical expertise
In a Los Angeles case a judge halted a 30 year old tradition of lighting a cross on city hall during Christmas and Easter, citing separation of church and state. The writer argues the ruling reflects a misreading of the Constitution and laments overreliance on technical expertise over common sense in jurists and leaders.
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Housing bust and rebound in 1970s seen by Deltona head
The 1970s housing downturn hit Deltona Corp., led by Frank Mackle Jr., with 20,000 homes built nationwide. Despite losses, Deltona posted a 29 percent rise in home sales last year due to lower priced units. Builders nationwide faced higher costs, but some adapted by refocusing on affordable housing and trimming expenses.
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Mills Expulsion Upheld In Grand Lodge Vote
A secret Arkenses Grand Lodge action last November expelled four Masons including Mills after hours of witness testimony praising Mills. Grand Master Overstreet urged equal treatment. Mills’ expulsion was upheld 871 to 24. He was ordered to surrender his dues card and not wear the fraternal ring.
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Jackie Gleason Birthday Portrait of a Comedy Giant
Jim Bishop reflects on Jackie Gleason nearing age sixty, noting his genius and larger life. The piece traces Gleason from Brooklyn poverty, through pain and loss, to a career defined by learning, humor, and a restless drive to know everything.
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60 Minutes Flourishes In Sunday Family Hour
CBSs 60 Minutes has outdrawn ABCs Swiss Family Robinson and NBCs Disney in the Sunday family hour, averaging 12.2 million homes over eight weeks. ABCs Robinson remains in second place and Disney leads the hour, with 28 percent share on some dates. Producer Don Hewitt says renewal for next season looks likely but depends on CBSs late March scheduling.
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