Mondale pushes federal day care standards, Oklahoma wary
Oklahoma leaders criticize the MondaleHEW plan to set mandatory staffing for day care centers funded by Aid to Dependent Children. The bill would withhold federal funds for noncompliance after Oct 1 1977 and include 125 million to aid states. Gov. David Boren calls the staffing one to one infant ratio absurd and costly, arguing it would burden working mothers and families.
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Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City Times
Suárez becomes Spain’s prime minister signaling slow democratic shift
The removal of Arias Navarro and rise of Adolfo Suárez marks a major step toward democracy in Spain. Arias, Franco era appointee, represents the old order while Suárez, a civil war era figure, embodies reform. King Carlos and Suárez may maintain close ties as they steer a cautious evolution with limited opposition participation.
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Wit as a One Line Riposte Across Minds and Moments
A collage of witty quips from Wilde Parker Kaufman Mizner Winchell and Adams shows wit as spontaneous sharp commentary at parties offices and Hollywood lore. The excerpts trace wit from sparkling retorts to silent understated jabs and even fading humor amid changing fame and social scenes.
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Oscar Wilde
London
Witty anecdotes and quips from Jim Bishop era figures
A collage of jokes and quotes featuring Mizner Wilson Kennedy Wilde and others. Anecdotes touch on vanity, romance, power, and wit with satirical jabs at royalty celebrities and politicians. The tone is acerbic and humorous reflecting midcentury newspaper humor.
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White House
Thomas Jefferson
Mike Douglas
Berrigan Pair Headlines Civil Rights Era Protests
A reader asks who the Berrigan brothers were after their late 1960s vandalism of local selective service offices in protest of the Vietnam War. The column recalls their activist stance and defrocked status, noting their notoriety from that period.
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Carter Embraces Liberal Image At Democratic Convention
The commentary argues Carter presented a liberal persona at the convention while his policies and the party balance remained uncertain. It notes his campaign rhetoric praised the American people, questions inflation causes, and critiques Mondale’s vice presidential pick and media portrayals of liberalism.
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Robert Ingersoll
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Americans For Democratic Action
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California
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Sam Donaldson
Scoop Jackson
Quote Duel: Cromwell on Food and Appetite
Oliver Cromwell says some have food but no appetite while others have appetite but no food, and he has both. Everett McKinley Dirksen notes he will explain how he handles leisure time when such time exists.
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Only In Oklahoma features in 1976 Democratic balloting
The column notes Oklahoma’s unique 1976 convention votes not backing Reagan. It mentions Sen Ed Muskie favoring Gov Boren for VP and discusses political maneuvering in Carter County and Mondale’s oil industry agenda. It also hints at legislative pace tied to lawmakers campaigning for the next session.
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