Aftermath of Betsy Sees Insurance Crisis and Losses
The American Insurance Association calls Hurricane Betsy the gravest test for insurers as 436000 claims arise across Louisiana Mississippi and Florida with 258000 in New Orleans and 388000 settled for 256 million. Large industrial and public losses may add 15 million, with total insured losses and marine and auto claims around 715 million.
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Investors’ Vindication Warns of Foolish Bets
A reflective column cautions readers that many people realize too late the folly of risky investments, urging caution and wiser choices in finance.
Daily Crossword Clues Across and Down
A compact crossword list with clues spanning across and down entries. Includes definitions for words such as Conceited Strike Grayish blue and many more, challenging solvers with varied linguistic twists.
Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Preview and Example
The page explains how to solve the daily cryptoquote with a substitution cipher. It shows a sample phrase and decodes to The only way to get rid of responsibilities is to discharge them. The note credits Robertson and King Features Syndicate.
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Longfellow
Robertson
Cherubs Gender Question Across Arts and Faith
Dear Abby readers discuss whether cherubs are male or female noting angels are not human and cannot reproduce. A letter cites Rubens’ Sacrifice To Venus showing boy and girl cherubs together, while other writers recall church pageant experiences.
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Abby
National Museum
Stockholm
Venus
Rubens
Baptist Church
Cherubs Gender Debate in Biblical Discussion
In letters to Dear Abby, readers debate whether cherubs are male or neutral. Theologians cite biblical language and Hebrew grammar, arguing cherubs are masculine and that angels are not female, with examples from Genesis and Kings.
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Abby
Garden of Eden
Rabbi Leonard M. Kaplan
Lighter Side: Why LBJ Skipped Ist Pitch
Washington UPI notes Kremlinologists read small signals for policy shifts in U.S. actions. Johnson let Humphrey throw the first ball, sparking jokes about Easter vacation, publicity and possible crises, with rivals guessing at reasons from a China target to a sore arm.
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Red China
Moment Of Triumph Recounts Randy Newell's Rise And Resolve
A young man named Randy Newell stands before a crowd on library steps, craving attention and validation. The piece traces his tense relationship with his father a World War II hero, his Navy family background, and his drive to outshine his dad through college fame and a dramatic act.
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Far Pacific
Randy Newell Sr
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