Indian historians urge broad rewrite of American history
The American Indian Histori cal Society scholars criticize 43 school texts for bias favoring westward settlers and military views. They argue Columbus and Norse voyagers preceded claims of discovery, and warn of overlooked Indian perspectives in lessons and media stereotypes. Today’s quip notes a golf caddy gag.
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House May Have Its Day In Sun
Republicans and Democrats note rising interest in 1968 House races as the House could decide the president if no candidate wins a majority. Former Gov. George Wallace’s third party bid raises fears of a House election and a potential captive president. Party managers report increased attention to House contests nationwide.
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Daily Crossword Cryptoquote Puzzle Haiku
A cryptogram puzzle explains a substitution cipher where AXYDLBAAXR decodes to LONGFELLOW and shows how single letters map to letters. The sample demonstrates letter substitution clues and provides a quoted line from Carlyle as Yesterday's Cryptoquote.
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Eligible Bachelor Letters Show Harsh Marriage Demands And Old Friction
A 28 year old bachelor proposes a highly specific marriage with four children and control of finances, asking for six hot breakfasts a week and no hired help until a child is born. Readers react with skepticism noting the impracticality and possible misunderstanding. A second letter discusses conflicts with an ex wife over her husband’s contact with their teenage daughter, urging openness and shared parenting.
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Truthfulness in Teaching and the New Testament Will
To the Editor I seek gentle truth in teaching in Norwalk guiding readers to distinguish truth from error. I compare works and grace to reward in God's kingdom and explain that the New Testament is the last will of God. Interchanging will terms risks losing inheritance. respect the new will and live accordingly.
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Tuesday Evening TV Schedule Highlights
The listing catalogs a dense, era-typical night of programming with dramas like Pressure Point and The Snake Pit, comedies, news blocks, game shows, and late-night talk. It names numerous shows, hosts, and time slots across channels 3 to 13, revealing a packed television lineup.
Word-A-Day: DECORUM Defined as Propriety and Dignity
A concise dictionary card notes that decorum derives from decor beauty and elegance and captures propriety and good taste in behavior speech and dress. It cites a United Nations representative as an example of dignity and decorum.
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