No-Hitter Jinx and Rediscovered Scout Wisdom Surface
A collection of reflections on avoiding jinxes in sports and a 1913 Girl Scout handbook tip republished for the 60th anniversary. The piece notes Ruby Keeler’s Broadway comeback at 61 and FAA hijacking anecdotes, then shares a practical eight-inch cord garrote-style burglar trap from old Girl Scout guidance.
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Ervin Aims to Argue Civil Liberties Case Before Supreme Court
Sen. Sam Ervin plans to appear before the Supreme Court in a spring case on military surveillance of civilians. The issue involves church groups and others seeking to halt military snooping into First Amendment rights, with rulings from district and circuit courts shaping the appeal to the high court.
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No Rush for Spring's Stage Debut Amid King Boreas Finale
A poetic fragment notes spring's early shows across venues while King Boreas looms backstage for a grand finale. The speaker urges focus on the prize of the high calling in Christ Jesus.
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Shafer Commission to recommend marijuana legalization study
President Nixon's Shafer Commission, 13 conservative members led by Raymond Shafer, will urge reduced penalties for private at home marijuana use while keeping penalties for driving under the influence and outlawing sale. The panel examined 50 reports and heard from doctors, psychologists and users.
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Raymond P. Shafer
Silence as a cure and social fad from Life Magazine
A Life Magazine columnist urges a period of silence to curb chatter and improve health and mood. He argues quiet can lower noise levels and bring peace and euphoria, teaching that understanding may come without words.
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Shocku Four in Tokyo and Okinawa Reactions Move Markets
The piece surveys four shocks in U S Japanese relations including Okinawa’s return with Kadena base and 5 000 troops, Nixon China opening, textile export limits, and currency shifts. It notes ceremonies after Okinawa reverts May 14 15, Tokyo and Naha flags, and US lack of B 52s or nuclear weapons on the island.
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Buckley critiques Edith Efrons CBS bias critique
The column argues CBS defends the industry against Edith Efrons book The News Twisters while alleging network bias in 1966 network news toward Democrats. It cites defenders from Harvard and NBC and discusses the Fairness Doctrine and methodological disputes.
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