No-Knock Raids Raise Fear and Questions of Freedom
A Boston era comment cites three break-ins in Winthrop Massachusetts and Collinsville Illinois where narcotics agents, acting on tips, entered the wrong homes. Victims describe terror while officials say four Collinsville agents were suspended and compensation planned. The piece criticizes the no-knock provision of the 1970 Drug Act and warns of rights erosion.
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Boston
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Winthrop
Mass
Collinsville
Ill
Myles J. Ambrose
Office For Drug Abuse Law Enforcement
Ambrose
Nixon
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Two year old who does not speak, advice from Dr Lamb
Dr Lawrence E Lamb offers guidance on a toddler with no speech by age two. He emphasizes checking receptive language and possible deafness, advising patience and social interaction, and recommending extensive evaluation only if by age four to five speech has not begun.
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Lawrence E. Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Pediatric
Boise
Local Letters Policy Requests Signature and Contact Info
A Voice of the People letter requires a signature and address for publication. Comment should focus on local or area issues, preferably one page of handwritten or double spaced copy. Include a phone number for contact if questions arise.
Do It Yourself Finishing Sanding Advice for Careful Hand Work
Practical tips for finishing furniture focus on sanding with the grain using hand or controlled power methods. Start with medium grit, progress to finer, and sand parts before assembly. Use garnet or aluminum oxide paper, check smoothness by hand, and avoid over-sanding delicate curves.
Ann Landers column asks for parental support in schools
A letter from L H in Orlando urges better support for children at risk of failing grades and notes issues with untreated vision, hearing, dental problems, and hygiene. Ann Landers replies stressing professional guidance and a corrective approach.
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Ann Landers
Ann
L. H
Orlando
Worry Clinic endorses home tutoring for reading boost
Dr George W Crane argues that public schools shortchange reading and math and promotes at home tutoring using Classics Illustrated digests. He cites Freddy B a 13 year old slow reader and urges parents to mail for his booklets and purchase 25 cent digests to accelerate fluency and grades.
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Freddy B
Dr. Crane
Freddy
I.Q
National Reading Center
Washington, D. C
Deerslayer
Mamma
Daddy
Tom Sawyer
Debby
Indiana
Crane
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Morris Daily Herald
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Newspaper Enterprise
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Henrietta
Worry Clinic
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