Post Office Woes and O Brien’s Private Turn Proposal
Postmaster General Lawrence O Brien warned Congress and the public that deficits threaten the Post Office Department and suggested privatization. He praised zip codes for improving sorting and urged Congress to fund facilities while cautioning that turning postal service into a profit driven private venture is untenable.
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Crossword Clue Set Refines Historic Phrases
A reader puzzle list lists Across clues 25 26 28 29 31 and Down clues 41 42 43 44 and 1 with references to terms such as Eagies nest browned Chinese Port to a river Scandi navian country battle peace small forms English poet parts of churches and salary curated as a Daily Crossword.
Cryptoquote Puzzle Sample From Longfellow Line
Daily cryptoquote puzzle shows a substitution cipher with a sample mapping A to L and X to O. The note references yesterday's quote about optimism and failure, credited to Elbert Hubbard.
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Longfellow
Elbert Hubbard
Jim Bishop on A Jew Century Past and Modern Identity
The piece reflects on ancient Judean life and Jewish character through Bishop's narration. It contrasts daily labor, farming calendars, and social restraint with a portrayal of conscience, piety, and a wary stance toward Gentiles.
Language Is No Barrier for Some
Dear Abby answers a reader about an unwed pregnancy with a Mexican partner who does not speak English. The piece notes the nearest home for unwed mothers, suggests the partner take English classes, and advises the reader to enroll in Spanish courses to improve communication.
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Abby
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Dear Abby and a world of women in a handwritten column
A collection of reader letters to Dear Abby on romantic fit and manners, a confession of a love affair with a service member and mother approval concerns, plus a reflective Jewish history lesson on Jerusalem and faith. The piece ends with a provocative question about peace and prophecy.
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Let's Be Frank With Old Folks on the Generation Gap
Washington columnist reflects on Lynda Bird Johnson's interview about college students and parents. She notes drugs and sex widen gaps and suggests honest talks help bridge misunderstandings between generations. The piece mocks sensational headlines and promotes frank dialogue at home.
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