Sex and power in Congress amid the Wayne Hays scandal
The piece argues private morals of lawmakers influence public duties and calls for public scrutiny. It links the Hays case to a broader critique of congressional self-government and republican virtue, urging restraint and accountability.
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Crime statistics questioned by federal study
A federal LEAA Census study in 65,000 homes and 15,000 businesses found nearly four times as many serious crimes occurred in 1974 as FBI reports showed. It notes many incidents go unreported, while FBI figures may be skewed by reporting changes and public attitudes toward crime.
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Wordy parent giggles at daughter’s big birds and bees question
A father recalling his daughter’s coming of age moment describes an interruption for a profound question about sexuality. He pauses, smiles, and bursts into giggles, finding humor in the ambush of parental authority and curiosity.
Middletown Journal Rates and a Personal Moment
A Middletown newspaper notice lists subscription prices for newsstand, home delivery, motor route, and mail options. The text interrupts with a personal recollection about a mother and daughter discussing a reverent subject, highlighting a moment of attempting to give a serious, calm reply.
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Moynihan in New York Senate Bid Faces Harsh Clash
John Roche argues Pat Moynihan seeks the Democratic nomination in New York but faces brutal ad hominem attacks from rivals and black politicians. He warns Moynihan’s guarded stance on race and his past memo will be used against him while urging focus on voters beyond Manhattan’s West Side.
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Letters to the Editor on Sebald Park and Local Sports Access
Readers urge police patrols at Sebald Park amid reports of disruptive behavior by youths and motorcycle groups. Another letter thanks utility providers for rapid service restoration after a pole incident, and a third defends the Rosedale summer basketball league amid a dispute over an application and team placement, with the organizer explaining the process and timeline.
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