Editorial: A Hoax on Cigarette Cancer Claim
A February ACS press conference claimed dogs developed cancer from smoke, sparking calls to restrict ads. The study was shunned by NEJM and JAMA, slides were poor, and Dr Hammond backed away, admitting human cancer could not be proven from animal results. The timing amid a cigarette ad ban debate raises questions of a possible hoax.
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American Cancer Society
The
Cancer Society
E. Cuyler Hammond
Congress
Allen Sherman style misdirections and humorous wordplay
A 1970 Bennett Cerf collection snippet presents jokes on Moses direction, Pilgrims in Australia, a salesman and a boy spelling Jones, plus humorous definitions like WEBSTER REVISED AFRICA and POLITICAL EXPERT. The items showcase wordplay and cross cultural punchlines characteristic of the era.
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Africa
Safariland
Bennett Cerf
Kine Features Syndicate
Viewpoint on petitions to Supreme Court over 1964 Civil Rights Act
Nearly 100 congressmen nationwide sign a petition urging the Supreme Court to review the 1964 Civil Rights Act legislative history. Some North Carolina judges have favored forced busing contrary to the act’s history. Rep Galifianakis and Rep Preyer abstained from signing, while Sen Ervin seeks an appearance to plead the Charlotte Mecklenburg parents’ case.
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United States Supreme Court
North Carolina
Supreme Court
McMillian
Charlotte
Larkins
Butler
House of Representatives
Nick Galifianakis
Richardson Preyer
Sam J. Ervin
Charlotte- Mecklenburg
James McMillan
Galifianakis
Galifinanakis
Lawmakers Push Back Against Court Over Busing Case
The text condemns Congressmen Galifianakis and Preyer for challenging Supreme Court rulings on forced busing, arguing the 1964 law clearly prohibited such orders. It notes many signers were in office then and says federal judges must heed the law, not overstep its intent. The piece notes political questions and potential precinct vote reviews as commentary continues.
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Galifianakis
Supreme Court
Congress
Mr. Galifianakis
Preyer
Kennedy Eyes White House Campaign Sparks 1972 Talk
The piece reports serious chatter that Senator Edward Kennedy may aim for the presidency in 1972 after his renewed campaign, amid speculation spurred by his strong local fundraising and a guarded claim of not seeking the nomination. It notes Muskie Humphrey and MacGregor's Senate bids, California GOP gains, and broader party dynamics shaping potential outcomes.
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Henry Cathcart
Central Press
Washington
Ashington
Chappaquiddick
Len. Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Kennedy
Si Spaulding
Ethel Kennedy
Hickory Hill
Massachusetts
Senate
Sen
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Muskie
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
Humphrey
Clark MacGregor
White House
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle
A composite puzzle page with a standard crossword grid of across and down clues plus a cryptogram quotation. Includes theme hints and decorative gimmicks, with sample entries and a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote from yesterday. Also notes puzzle instructions and prior solution.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Cuero Record Classifieds Highlight Local Notices
Local ads show real estate listings job postings and services. Readers find rental housing sales and personal notices along with automotive ads and community announcements across Cuero area markets.
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Australia
Guero Record
Cuero Publishing Co., Inc
Cuero, Texas
Cuero
Texas
Dauber Texas
Press Association
South Texas Press Association
Southern Newspaper Publishers Association
Jack Howerton
J.C
Pete” Howerton
National Advertising Representatives
Texas Daily Press League Inc
Hartford Bidg
Dallas
DeWitt
Victoria
Goliad Karnes
Gonzales
Pate Oh Fomaeen
U. S
Kemb
Brick Badford
Borona
Pril
Tanya
Museum
Arumba River
Cora
Women's Liberation Groups
Bogeyman
Mr. Preyer
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Senator Kennedy
Daily Crossword
Maureen
John
Lamprey
Marvin
Tracy
Beldame
Longfellow
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Earth
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