Gasoline rationing past and present examined in opinion piece
The article recalls World War II gasoline rationing, noting A to X color stickers, prices rising from 19.2 to 20.5 cents, and the public’s acceptance of limits. It contrasts wartime shortages with modern fuel worries, arguing drivers now practice private rationing and that greater public action may come if habits worsen.
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Congress
Oil Companies
Hitler
National Geographic Society
Pennsylvania
How to Save Inner City Schools Lincoln Review
In this discussion the Lincoln Review notes Black education issues and questions why CORE backs the Tuition Tax Credit Bill. The piece observes conservative opponents feel surprised and offended by CORE’s stance while evaluating strategies for improving inner city schools.
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Lincoln Review
CORE
New Castle News Editorial Cites Education Equity Debate
The editorial page outlines concerns about black education and equal resource investment for inner-city schools. Roy E. A. Innis argues that higher spending has produced limited gains, while advocating broader educational options for black students regardless of income. The piece reflects liberal allied perspectives within the newspaper's stance.
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Roy E. A. Innis
A Home Chemist Crafts Italian Seasoning
In a playful reminiscence the author describes home spice experimentation comparing laboratory curiosity to kitchen creativity. He recalls studying store labels, measuring herbs, and blending an Italian seasoning with pickling spices to flavor rigatoni and later borscht, marveling at his culinary chemistry and pondering outcomes good or monstrous.
Happiness in a Life Raft Lesson from WWI Survival
A WWI air crash survivor Harry Wilson shares a sermon on happiness. He argues true wealth is warmth, steady footing, and hope, not the 5 percent missing from life. He urges focusing on the 95 percent that is right and rich to reduce worry and build vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wilson
North Atlantic
Harry
Lead restrictions could cripple U S battery makers says expert
A column warns OSHA lead standards may force U S battery plants to close, costing billions in upgrades and thousands of jobs. It argues reforms could push production abroad, raise car battery costs, and widen trade deficits while criticizing OSHA for opaque deliberations and an inflexible 50 microgram limit.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA
Congress On Industrial Health
Boston
Felix Wormser
Lead Industries
Eisenhower
el Paso
Texas
Montana
Robert Muth
Asarco Inc
Muth
Nixon
America
Salvation by faith and new life in Christ
Dear reader argues salvation is by faith alone but true joy comes from living under Christ’s lordship as a disciple. The letter notes that genuine happiness isn’t found in independence but in following Jesus, who defeated sin and Satan on the cross and in the resurrection.
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Dr Graham
Christ
Jesus
God
Satan
Poet's Corner Elephants and Lullabies
A child named Jennifer L Hepler, eight, from Wilminington Area Elementary writes about elephants. She notes their long trunks, possible pink or blue colors, and that they do not moo or fly. She describes their big ears and gentle nature.
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Jennifer L. Hepler
Wilminington Area
Artistic contrast between a child painter and Barbara Dean
The text contrasts a child artist who paints with fearless abstract color and spontaneous imagination, calling the work a treasure to protect and exhibit, with Barbara Dean, a mature painter who renders trees realistically through studied technique and rules, urging the work to be hidden or shared on the fridge.
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Payy
Leonard
Lawrence
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Ts ST
Yew
Basie New
Urie
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