Plunkers and pitty-pats rock skipping fun
North Carolina readers recall summer diversions and note Texas led the way with skip rock contests. The Raleigh News and Observer explains plunkers and pitty pats, terms for single-skip rocks and multi skip winners. El Paso hosts the International Skip-Rock contest. The piece humorously classifies rock throwers as plunkers or splooshers with light commentary.
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Penny hoarder trend hits penny shortages in 15 years
U S Mint officials blame hoarding for a copper based penny shortage. About 70 billion pennies minted in 15 years, 30 billion withheld from circulation as investors expect copper profits. Copper prices fell from 1.50 to about 0.50 per pound, undermining the rationale to hold cents. Officials urge returning pennies to circulation to stabilize money supply and ease business and consumer disruption.
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Golf ball that resists hook and slice stirs patent debate
From the Greensboro Record letter column the piece notes U S Patent 3 819 190 for a golf ball that flies straight on every hit. It mocks Congress for not weighing social effects and cites The Washington Post warning that easier golf could hurt livelihoods and extend tee times. It advocates the invention as a cure for overlong rounds and jammed starts.
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Public disclosure seen as check on bureaucratic abuse
The New York Times argues whistleblowers rely on disclosure of misconduct to expose malfeasance. A Senate subcommittee weighs offering whistleblowers judicial relief from retaliatory personnel actions under FOIA, promising lower costs and a fighting chance to protect careers amid a culture of silencing.
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Passengers Favor Brown Bags as Air Fares Rise
The Christian Science Monitor notes passengers bring sack lunches to flights amid rising fares and economic strain. Despite higher ticket prices, many travelers prioritize affordable transport over free meals, while stewardesses report more brown bag dining. Deregulation, mergers, and possible nationalization loom as officials respond.
North Carolina cancer crusade kickoff by Marvella Bayh
Marvella Bayh led a North Carolina Cancer Crusade kickoff before hundreds of volunteers. She linked her mastectomy to her advocacy with the American Cancer Society, noting Duke University Medical School efforts and a statewide program across 104 ACS chapters. The piece details cancer facts, education goals, and NC’s public health funding and hospital participation. High Point leaders and volunteers were highlighted along with state figures and donors.
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Mesdames
John €. Foy
Mary Low Harriss
Polly Greene
Johnny Brown
Ford records dispute Martin evacuation claims
Washington report asserts confidential White House files show Graham Martin bungled the Vietnam evacuation. Ford is quoted defending Martin as effective while minutes and interviews suggest delays, coercion, and profiteering by embassy staff. Refugees describe paying for exit petitions and last minute, chaotic arrivals at dawn.
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Morality in U S Foreign Policy: Oakley View
Special relevance to America as Frankel argues for a morally principled state. He cautions that realism questions universal ethics, urging a return to foundational ideals to sustain long term policy amid public opinion and political expedience.
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