Exhortation on diligence and self-help from a 19th century quote
A brief epigraph urges readers to pursue action over excuses, echoing a Bible verse about working with one’s hands and personal responsibility. It emphasizes the world’s admiration for tangible achievement rather than explanations for inaction.
Greece's King Constantine Faces Final Push for Democracy
Greece teeters as King Constantine weighs moves to restore representative government after a failed coup. Three junta resignations open a civilian path, while the monarchy seeks to stabilize and avoid civil strife or worse as pressure mounts for a timetabled return to democracy.
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Heart Transplant Dawn Fails to Save Washkansky
Cape Town report notes post mortem found no evidence that organ rejection caused Luke Washkansky death. Dr Christian Barnard reported the heart functioned until the end, deaths attributed to severe lung infection. Medical team remains hopeful that heart transplantation may progress despite this first failure.
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South Africa
Christian N. Barnard
Canada to grant full rights to French Canadians in unity push
Editorial discusses a Royal Commission report favoring bilingual districts and co official French status with English across Canada. It argues protection of French language and culture through 54 districts, chiefly in Quebec Ontario and New Brunswick, to reduce ghettoization and foster national cohesion.
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Ethics Clashes Mark Congress Amid No Strong Standards
The Sixty-Fifth Congress left without a standard of ethical conduct as Powell was expelled in the House and Dodd censured in the Senate. Critics note divergent codes for minorities and Establishment figures, with Johnson enforcing asset disclosures while Congress delays a uniform code. Rep. Culver and Rep. Dow earn praise for dissent and courage in shaping debates on ethics and foreign policy.
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Christmas Wish Reflections and Postal Aide Tribute
A Greensboro Exposition Building meeting features Leo Heer gifting Marguerite McClure silver as she closes her food service. Public cooperation and zip coding aid Christmas mail flow, while a Vietnam poem from Central High frames freedom and sacrifice.
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