Does Gender Regulate Horror In War?
Army Lt. Gen. Volney F. Warner argues that Americans underestimate women on battle lines and that fear of women being killed could deter war. He notes both sexes incur losses, suggesting all female armies might reduce overall combat casualties and conflict.
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Hondo Mayor Seeks 181 Loafers to Boost Jobs
In Hondo Texas mayor Woody Glasscock sought federal funds by asking President Carter to import 181 loafers to raise the town's unemployment level. The plan hinges on drawing unemployed workers into Hondo to qualify for aid. The mayor believes attracting nonworkers would unlock funding, but residents question the logic and practicality of the scheme.
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Lingering Echoes of Regional Speech Shrinking in Atlas Project
A National Observer piece reflects on the Linguistic Atlas of the United States led by Dr. Hans Kurath. It notes fading dialect distinctions amid mobility and homogenizing forces as the Atlas nears completion, with vivid Southern examples and local color from Virginia speech.
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The LeBaron Family and the Prophet Ervil LeBaron
A 1970s era saga of the LeBaron clan led by Ervil LeBaron who claimed prophetic authority with armed women on murder missions. Brothers Joel Benjamin Ross Verlan Alma Floren and others faced threats as Ervil seeks global domination including plans against President Carter and Vice President Mondale.
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Great Grocery Caper Sparks Warhol Style Art Debate
The column recounts Art Buchwald's mock tale of Canadian customs seizing Warhol style grocery crates as art and a gallery prize scene where ordinary groceries fetch dramatic acclaim. The piece riffs on art versus commerce and the public appetite for provocative objects.
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