Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH
Complex puzzle page with across and down clues spanning Aforesaid to Fore shadow and various cultural terms. Includes cryptogram section and readers letters, plus a humorous exchange with Abby. The grid features numerous numbered entries and a historical note about a Longfellow cryptoquote.
The Devil Made Me Do It By Dick West
Washington humorist Dick West laments social changes as he recalls gaffes with women at a congressional hearing and a bus, awkward attempts at courtesy met with sharp rebukes. He quips about chauvinism and gallantry in lighthearted columns.
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Dear Abby Advice Targets Underpaid Waitress Woes
A reader describes harsh wage rules in a 160-employee restaurant where waitresses pay losses from customers who skip checks or break dishes and face firing for errors. Abby urges leaving town and seeking work elsewhere.
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Rooney Election Case Tests Justice Department Ties
Washington column details alleged voting irregularities in Rep. John Rooney NY race. It cites double voting by Rooney relatives, pro Rooney clubs, and postcards. cites board of elections bias claims and Lowenstein's federal suit. Notes pressure in GAO audit delay linked to Maurice Stans and Nixon circle.
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GAO Elections
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Eisenhower
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