Pause and Ponder Music as Language of Wit
A quirky critique quotes Joan Erskina on language and humor, noting how puns range from low humor to clever wordplay. It praises Max Frankel for a rare double pun, contrasting fresh wit with stereotypes about Maui writing and television comedians shaping attitudes.
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The Backed Civil Rights Bill Faces Narrow Victory
The long opposition has broken after a 29 to 18- Democrat and Republican bloc opposed closure. The cloture vote limits debate and edges toward enactment. Amendments have weakened the measure. House passage suggests eventual law, though not as strong as civil rights advocates want. The task remains to accept and implement changes.
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This Day in History and a German Poisoning Incident
Highlights include events from the Roosevelt era and World War I, plus a 1933 London conference opening and 1942 Supreme Court appointment. A separate Cologne report notes Walter Seifert killing a teacher with a flame thrower, then poisoning himself as police closed in. The piece reflects a dated wire-service style with mixed historical and crime items.
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Waiting Wives and Husbands Echo Daily Strains
The piece surveys marital boredom and humor as wives and husbands navigate the daily ritual of waiting. It contrasts patient, impatient, and active waiting, noting outfits, routines, and the social strain in long-term togetherness while referencing broader political chatter about budgets and international tensions.
Foreign aid battle spans decades in Congress and White House
The piece traces the frictions between presidents and Congress over foreign aid from Truman through Kennedy, noting repeated budget cuts, the Marshall Plan, and the 1963-83 clash. It highlights the Clay committee and Kennedy's bid for funds, culminating in a final authorization far below request.
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A Bird in the Hand to Worth What It Will Bring
A scrambled newspaper-style puzzle item references Ambrose Birach 1584 and a proverbial aphorism. The fragment mentions a cryptic quote about value and a king features imprint, with scattered letters and word fragments suggesting a cryptogram or wordplay column.
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