My Debt to Jersey City and Its Gentle Lessons
A reader recalls a gritty Jersey City upbringing shaped by a strict Catholic schooling, diverse neighbors, and local routines. They challenge Irving Wallace’s Book of Lists for labeling Jersey City and other towns as Not-So-Good, arguing hometown ties and lived experience contradict such judgments. The piece ends with a personal reflection on debt to Jersey City and enduring community values.
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Jersey City
Hudson
John
Jenny Bishop
Sisters of Charity
St. Patrick's School
Clinton Avenue Public Library
Irving Wallace
Madame ‘Tussaud
Wallace
Ben-Chieh Liu
U.S
Jersey
King Features Syndicate
East 4Th
New York City
Vall
EditorialTales Of Greasy Tacos And Freedom Missteps
A Fort Scott High School student editorial criticizing cafeteria tacos sparks upheaval as the principal vents over free expression. The dispute draws in the journalism teacher, local educators, and state groups, highlighting tensions between criticism and institutional authority. The piece also mixes in assorted anecdotes on culture and politics, including a historical Castro plot and Doonesbury references.
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Fort. Scott
JFK Killing Castro Plot Haunts Nixon Era Speculation
A veteran columnist links JFK assassination rumors to CIA plots against Castro and possible Cuban retaliation. The piece cites FBI and Senate findings, mentions Mafia involvement, and notes editor and government officials questioning motives and timing amid Cold War tensions.
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Nixon
U.S
State Dept
Espinosa Bonet
Castro
John F. Kennedy
CIA
Fidel Castro
Robert Kennedy
Kennedy
CBS
Bill Moyers
Lee Harvey Oswald
Public Pulse on Unborn Childs Rights Critique of Carter
A fragmentary critique questions President Carter's emphasis on international human rights while allegedly neglecting unborn children's rights in the United States. The piece accuses his administration of hypocrisy amid ongoing abortion debates and domestic oppression claims.
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Carter
United States
Praise For Andy A President lauds Ambassador Young's work
A recent news conference features the president praising Ambassador Andrew Young for improving relations with the old world. He cites Young’s good work and defends the term racist being taken out of context. Rosalynn Carter is also commended for boosting US South American ties during her tour.
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Andrew
Young
Yol
Andy
Ecommend
Garden City Telegram
Rosalynn Carter
United States
Milan Swindall
Ancient Autos Down Broadway Nostalgic Ford led parade in NYC
Edsel B. Ford IT led a 75th anniversary motorcade of vintage autos down lower Broadway in New York City with Mayor Beame in a 1911 Model T. The procession from City Hall to Liberty Street included a 1916 double decker bus as spectators cheered. After the route, officials attended a luncheon at the New York Chamber of Commerce. The piece also contains opinion on U.S. president Carter and human rights rhetoric.
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New, York
Edsel B. Ford
Ford Motor Co
Broadway
Abraham Beame
Ford
City Hall
Liberty Street
Doubledecker
Fifth Avenue
Liberty
Street
Beame
New York Chamber of Commerce
TV Highlights Tonight Prime Time Drama Menu
A mixed lineup features CBS Prince of Central Park with Ruth Gordon and T.J. Hargrave about a fostered 12 year old in Hell's Kitchen seeking an oasis in Central Park. NBC Sanford and Son uses a Chinese torture gag as a release clue. ABC Friday Movie showcases A Star Spangled Girl and Jenny. Rockford Files continues with The Trees the Beas and T T Flowers. CBS Planet of the Apes airs. Quincy explores a star death tied to Ree Sinclair Senate bid. Baretta Set Up City follows jewel heists and an ex convict ally. Escape From the
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CBS
Prince OF Central Park
Ruth Gordon
T.J. Hargrave
Robinson Crusoe
Hell's Kitchen
New York City
West Side
Manhattan
Central Park
NBC
Sanford & Son
Grady
Fred
Esther
ABC
Jenny
Rockford Files
T.T. Flowers
Jim Rockford
Quincy
Ree Charles Sinclair
U.S. Senate
Baretta
Tony
Public TV Listings Correction and Highlights
Cable Channel 7 schedules Amerciana Amiotte a Sioux artist's tale of disillusionment and return to tradition at 7 30 pm Wall Street Week with Robert J Farrell of Merrill Lynch as guest at 9 30 pm and Documentary Showcase Work Work Work explores why people work and job satisfaction in an historical look
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