Storch's Surgery Turns Comical in Standup Tale
New York comic Larry Storch shared a tale of a four hour operation in which he was dropped from the operating table, then joked about a second retake. He recalled waking to find doctors prepping for another surgery and quipped about keeping a used hip in a jar.
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Senate studies sweeping private pension reform drive
A Senate push for the most sweeping reforms in the $150 billion private pension system advances. The plan, supported by Sen. Williams and Sen. Javits, seeks vesting and portability, with concerns over current plans leaving workers with few credits and low benefits.
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Congress
Harrison A. Williams
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Jacob Javits
R.-N.y
Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee
University of New Hampshire Economics
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Tell Me Why What Is Ivory
The article explains ivory as the dentin of teeth, mainly from elephant tusks up to 8 feet long and 150 pounds. It notes ivory’s warmth and polish from internal fluid and grain. it covers carving, slicing, gluing, and uses in ornaments and high quality billiard balls. It mentions enamel wear, hand carving, and newer machines.
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Maureen Carroll
Waterbury
Conn
Humorous Exchange Trails in Classroom Skit
The dialogue shows a teacher asking Billy if he is an animal vegetable or mineral. Billy replies vegetable saying I am a human bean. A surgeon is noted performing for medical students while a patient scene unfolds and a quipping voice adds Oops.
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Billy
Word Puzzle Challenge: Hang to Bold in Four Moves
A dated puzzle asks to change the first word Hang to Bold in four moves by altering one letter per step. It promises tomorrow’s answer and credits Julie Richardson of Trafalgar Indiana as the day’s winner.
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Book of Knowledge
Julie Richardson
Trafalgar
Indiana
India reports record coffee harvest of 110000 tons in 1971
India records a record coffee harvest reaching 110000 tons in 1971, marking a peak output for the year. This milestone reflects robust cultivation across major regions and supports the country's coffee industry outlook.
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India
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