Byrd cites Soviet civil defense push amid nuclear arms talk
The piece notes Senator Harry Byrd claiming Soviet civil defense preparations are serious with Boeing expert TK Jones backing him. It argues the U.S. would need vast stockpiles of shovels and sandbags, contrasts Soviet and American readiness, cites Radio Liberty analyst Peter Kruzhin, and warns of a two front nuclear challenge including China.
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IRS chief warns return may be more difficult this year
The IRS Commissioner Donald C. Alexander cautions that the 1040 form could be harder due to reform delays and rising arithmetic demands. He notes continued reliance on taxpayers calculations and a patchwork tax system, forecasting more errors and confusion for filers. A biblical verse and a Revolutionary War town meeting fragment follow in the text.
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Ella Grasso Faces Tough Second Term Challenge
Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso, midway through her first term, outlines plans amid a shaky state economy. She defends her record, cites layoffs and tax moves, and stresses a creed to serve and to do while eyeing a potential national role.
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Wild youth in Middletown diary contrasts 1920s flappers
Middletown diarist notes 1920s youth rebelling against elders with flappers, bobbed hair, short skirts, and late hours. A grandmother recalls similar teen daring from the 1870s diary entries about parties, fashion, and secret thrills, reflecting enduring generational tensions.
Party Stories and Quiet Reflections From Middletown
A Journal excerpt recalls a high school party where a girl accepts a kiss from a boy as a harmless reward after an awkward walk home. The next page features a grandmother’s memory of a graduation party and a girl with short hair caused by typhoid fever, contrasted with social gossip about a new girl in town.
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