Civilization and its checks and balances in use
An excerpt discusses how civilization rests on use not presence. It notes many neglect polio shots and large music libraries. contrasts with government checks and wonders where balances will be found in the Great Society era. The speaker warns civilization depends on active engagement.
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Great Society
New Rockford, N.D
Johnson targets govt file cabinets in cost cutting drive
Backstairs at the White House reports President Johnson's moratorium on new file cabinets aims to trim about five million dollars annually by repairing, reusing, and discarding old records. Officials note a 97 thousand dollar White House refurbishing plan excludes file cabinets and may use second hand furniture where possible.
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White House
Johnson
Congress
Lyndon
District of Columbia
George E. Reedy
Buckley on McNamara's Defense Leadership Style
William F Buckley Jr argues Robert McNamara lacks political tact though he pursues efficiency. Buckley notes base closures show decisive action but criticizes a ruthless stance and a December Army Reserve abolition without consulting military advisers.
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McNamara
Honest and tactful parenting and a key ring dispute
A reader asks how to handle a four year old who refuses to kiss an elder caretaker. Abby advises accepting honesty while teaching tact later. A mother notes her son enters unannounced using his key. she suggests asking him to ring the bell. A teen asks about reclaiming his I D bracelet after it is lent. Abby offers steps to recover it and adjust trust.
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Abby
Peter
Mrs. Hansen
Anonymous letters stir debate and contrast with signed opinion
A staff writer defends anonymous letter writers as community voices while denouncing unsigned comments as cowardly. The piece contrasts bold public discourse with unsigned letters and telephone abuse, urging signable critique as essential to progress and urging readers to speak up despite risks. The column closes with a newsroom motto about always rocking the boat.
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June Gladfelter
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Update
A cryptogram puzzle sample shows code AXYDLBAAX mapping to letters in a longfellow quote. It also includes a crossword with clues 30 to 41 across and down. The page notes yesterday's cryptoquote and a public domain proverb attribution.
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