Merry Christmas Sucker. A sharp editorial from a longtime writer
A former byline writer in Farm and Home magazine now imprisoned in Jackson Michigan revisits a Christmas satire on suckers. The piece praises civic duty and integrity, condemns shortcuts, and lampoons materialism while urging charity and nonviolent activism. It ends with wishes for a hopeful new year.
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The
Daily Sentinel
Pete Simone
Farm and Home
Pete
Southern Michigan
Jackson
Mich
Earth
Mankind
P. T. Barnum
America
Cleft lip and palate in children a medical overview
A historical overview notes that cleft lip or palate affects about one in 800 births, with heredity a major factor. It details research by Fogh Andersen on inheritance, discusses maternal age and paternal age effects, and outlines early surgery timing and challenges including feeding, speech, and self image.
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Paul Fogh-Andersen
Fogh-Andersen
Charles and
Robert Woolf
T. Ray Broadbent
Chales Woolf
American Journal of Human Genetics
Wendell Johnson
Johnson
Lewin
Dentists Aid Cleft Palate Hope With Obturator
The text discusses early use of an obturator for babies with cleft palate to aid speech development while awaiting surgery. It notes two active associations, the American Cleft Palate Association and the American Speech and Hearing Association, which typically have limited impact until a person needs them.
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American Cleft Palate Assn
American Speech and Hearing Assn
Right to Life cartoon irks reader during Advent
A reader condemns Thursday’s Sentinel cartoon Right to Life as in very bad taste during Advent, urges editors to honor birth of Christ. The note links abortion debates to food shortages and moon missions, arguing “live and let live” and criticizing the idea of ending life.
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Sentinel
Venereal Disease Inquiries From Dr Lamb Column
A reader shares fears of possible venereal disease after incest trauma and asks about testing options for minors without informing parents. Dr Lamb notes local health offices offer free VD examinations, with treatment possible in many states without parental notice. The letter also asks about vasectomy effects on sex drive erection and self image.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Vasectomy Myths Debunked By Expert Insight
The operation blocks sperm transport in the vas deferens but sperm production continues. Testicular hormones stay normal and sexual function remains unaffected. A vasectomy does not boost sex drive and should relieve anxiety about pregnancy.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Le Mars Daily Sentinel Local Coverage Ad Remarks
Local Le Mars paper notes its fully local focus with pricing for the edition. The text includes a partial inquiry about sexual sensation, requesting reader input or feedback.
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le Mars Daily
Sentinel
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Santa Claus
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Carter A. Pitts
Glada Koerselman
Dick Koerselman
Verne Matzdorff
Wayne Schipper
Dea Ten
Joen Annn
C.C. and
Wath &Agret In
Candicex
Bergen
le Mars
Merrill, Ovens, Remsen
Kingsley
Plymouth
Police Dept
Arie J. Bomgaars
New York Life Insurance
First
Npac Eee
Syasa
Lampert Yards Inc
W.H. Perry
Perry Lumber Company
Jake Lampe
Lampert Yards
David Fesler
John Fesler
Abbe Jurrens
Merrill and Clarion
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