Humor in Elections Highlights Old Line Politicians
In the wake of harsh off year campaigns, Ernest Cuneo argues mass media eclipses witty politicians who understood the election process. The piece recalls Borah Penny and Battery Dan Finn as examples of humorous insight, noting a need for humor to temper democratic excesses.
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GOP Financial Victory In Campaign Fund Drive
Republicans have raked in over 18 million dollars since last year while Democrats raised about 3.5 million. The piece warns the money gap could threaten the two party system and cites voices proposing taxpayer financing and reform debates in Congress.
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Public viewing opens as High Point hosts Spring Furniture Festival
Exhibitors at the Southern Furniture Exposition Building opened public viewing after market signaling a Spring Furniture Festival. The move aims to boost consumer traffic, extend the expo, and push retail buying by inviting general customers to see the latest home furnishings and pinken merchandising to Expo 72. Jets of industry enthusiasm and potential offsetting concerns accompany the shift toward broader public access.
White House memoirs and Lady Bird Johnson Diary
A historical overview notes many aides have written presidential memoirs and focuses on Lady Bird Johnson's diary from 1963 to 1969. It contrasts her frank day by day account with Lyndon Johnson's post tenure writing process and discusses publishing dynamics and scholarly value.
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Dueling in Early America The Code of Honor and Its Fateful Duels
Historian William O Stevens notes that 19th century American politics bred many duels as a code of honor guided leaders from Jefferson to Hamilton Burr Jackson and Decatur. Prominent figures faced pistols over insults politics and professional quarrels. The Hamilton Burr duel in 1804 and Jacksons 1806 duel marked famed endpoints of the practice.
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Residents of Moscow Bitter Over Telephone Service
Discontent in Moscow grows as residents complain about poor telephone service. The complaint underscores shared frustrations between locals and Russians, highlighting ongoing communication problems.
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