Jigsaw of Roy McMurdo Lifts Pieces From a Reporter
A portrait of Roy McMurdo, famed New York police reporter, reveals a complex man who hid pain behind a grin. He rose to bold scoops, courted danger, and balanced family tragedy with steadfast care for his mentally disabled sister, shaping a life of both charm and private sorrow.
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Washington Heights
Roy McMurdo
New York
McMurdo
Big Dutch
Miriam McDermott
Miriam
Miller Versus Legislature and Deinstitutionalization Debate
A Harrisburg special Senate committee investigates Dr. Jerome C. Miller, Shapp's community services chief, amid clashes with unions and local officials over deinstitutionalization. Judges seek review of security at youth centers after Miller shifted juveniles from Camp Hill, amid accusations of increased crime and escapes.
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Shapp
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Allegheny County
Jerome Miller
Massachusetts
Illinois
Harrisburg
Preventive Dentistry Gains Steam Across America
Health officials urge regular brushing and flossing every 24 to 32 hours to block bacterial colonization. ADA president Dr. LM Kennedy cites low costs of prevention versus expensive restorative work, noting prepaid dental plans expanding and urging ongoing dentist visits and early childhood education in dental care.
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Dallas
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American Dental Assn
U.S
ADA
Letters: Ann Landers and Dear Abby fans caution
A reader critiques Ann Landers and Dear Abby, arguing their advice is liberal and often focuses on sexual taboos. The writer contends many parents do want children, urges readers to distrust such columns, and warns that misguided letters reflect a skewed audience rather than general morals.
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Ann Landers
Abby
Newspaper advertising rates and mailing terms excerpt
The fragment lists postage and advertising rates for the Corry Pennsylvania republication era. It notes By Mail $2.00 per year and 126.0 car year t with various per-copy charges, plus rates for daily and weekly circulation and a deadline for display advertising.
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Hess
Republicata
Aiepalines
Secomtclana
Corry
Restelcion
Apancanan Dling
Nation facing surge in juvenile crime and failed controls
A survey shows economy as top concern, but crime among youth dominates fears. The piece cites alarming youth crimes, critiques government action, and urges decisive response from officials and citizens amid rising juvenile violence. It notes bureaucratic finger pointing and calls for reforms in education, policing, and programs to curb youth aggression.
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Birch Bayh
Indiana
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