Sharp Tongue Phrase From Washington Irving
A quotation attributes a sharpened tongue as the only edged tool that grows keener with use, credited to Washington Irving, the American author.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1969
Page
26
A quotation attributes a sharpened tongue as the only edged tool that grows keener with use, credited to Washington Irving, the American author.
An arrest on a severe burglary while the offender is still under a 45 year sentence highlights concerns that lenient bail policies allow repeat offenders. The piece cites Washington DC data showing 76 felonies by 45 individuals out on bail on armed robbery charges, plus commentary criticizing a justice system perceived as prioritizing why over guilt.
The piece stresses National Library Week to honor libraries as guardians of civilization and knowledge. It highlights libraries preserving written works across arts sciences and technology and urges broader awareness and a lifelong habit of reading and library use.
The article analyzes Greece under the military regime, detailing the colonels led by Papadopoulos. It notes the exile of King Constantine, arrests of Kanellopoulos and Papandreou, and the new constitution limiting the monarchy. Economic woes, tourism decline, and American involvement are discussed, with token democratic concessions.
The High Point Enterprise outlines local publication details including office address, leadership, and advertising contacts. It lists subscription rates for daily Sunday and weekly carrier delivery, postage, and regional tax notes while noting independent contractor status.
Dr Ralph Nader condemned the U S food industry for health and safety neglects calling for tougher scrutiny of contaminants in sausage baby food and nitrate risks He warned the FDA lacks resources to curb abuses while urging stronger controls as Defense Secretary Laird outlines a Blue Ribbon panel for defense reforms amid Vietnam War concerns.
North Dakota residents live near buried Minuteman missiles as tests reveal faults in the program. ABM deployment plans near Grand Forks and Great Falls raise safety and flood concerns along the Red River while officials push for further launches to verify system reliability.
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