A Dishonest Tax Repeal of wartime excise levies urged
The article discusses the Republican platform adopted in San Francisco advocating total repeal of wartime federal excise taxes on pens pencils jewelry cosmetics luggage wallets and toiletries. It argues the taxes harm consumers across incomes and should be nonpartisan and enacted by Congress.
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Asthmanauts Use Space Themed Therapy For Cincinnati Children
In Cincinnati, Dr. I Leonard Bernstein uses a body plethysmograph nicknamed asthmanaut to treat asthmatic children at the Convalescent Hospital. The chamber, decorated with wings, rewards breath training with medals as it measures airway resistance before and after desensitization treatment to assess effectiveness.
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Buckley Letter Prompts Northeast Airline Policy Review
The essayist cites a faulty Northeast flight schedule and lack of in-flight refreshments, proposing bold remedies. The airline responds with a promise to review food and beverage policy while rejecting some ideas. Buckley closes with a call to persevere in the struggle.
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Mortician’s Fiancée Demands Career Change
Dear Abby column fragments show a mortician unsure and a fiancée who won’t marry unless he quits his trade. The letters touch wedding prospects, babysitting pay disputes, and gift etiquette, with Abby’s guidance echoed through the samples.
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Otters Invited to Chapala Lake Dooms Oyster Lily Plague
In Chapala Mexico a plan to curb overwhelming water lilies by introducing otters is described. The piece satirically foresees ecological ripple effects including potential otter mating, lily decline, and later possible use of predators to manage otters, ending with odd musings on bear predation and unexpected consequences.
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National Fishing Commission
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Zip Codes Explained How They Speed Mail and Identity
The article extols the Zip Code as a tool for faster mail delivery and individual identification. It highlights examples like Mr. 377-21-9908 in San Francisco and explains how five digit codes route letters through sorting terminals, reducing handling and damage. Norwalk Postmaster Russell Grell notes low usage, offering free help to implement zip numbers and urging businesses to adopt the habit.
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