Quotes from The American Way of Life by Ashley Montagu
A digest of Montagu’s reflections on democracy liberty and virtue American generosity and cultural diversity. He contrasts American work pride with European norms and notes tensions between science politics and social change. The passage ends with quips on fishing lures and aging leadership.
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Ashley Montagu
Mean Arbby
Ohio Farmer asks Dear Abby about a legal claim claiming parental responsibility for a teen son after he impregnates a neighbor girl. He cites a judge suggesting a bull ownership analogy and wonders if they have a case.
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Ohio
Farmer
Abby Answers and Advice Column Snippet
A page of Dear Abby questions covers a grandmother reporting abuse concerns, a daughter hiding a lie about smoking, manners with doors and a man’s mustache kissing, and Abby’s guidance on addressing abuse, trust repair, honesty, and communication. The tone remains practical and instructive with callouts to legal action and personal responsibility.
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Abby
The Story Corner Briefs and Jokes From The Page
A string of short quips and odd notes mix humor and curiosities. A couple debates paying bills while the wife jokes the doctor cannot cut off blood. A machine sorts cards by sex yields five stacks. A rumor claims two Indians run a Broadway bar selling Mad Hattons. A boy bows head after grace while sister clarifies he seeks seconds.
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Electric Company
Graduates Receive Distinctions Across Several Institutions
Janet Conway leads a long list of local graduates with many pursuing higher education. Norwalk High’s William Lorch er receives a GM Institute appointment while Banna Rubinow graduates Interlochen Arts Academy and Mrs Ted Ellis earns a Bowling Green degree. Lawrence Heath plans to teach at Crestview High School after Ashland College. Ruth Kistemaker and Kathy Schild pursue degrees at Wittenberg and Capital University with other locals earning honors and planning careers in education and business. A benefit dance supports Steve Reinecker, and a public notices urge improvements at the county clerk’s office.
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Richland County
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Chatham St
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Ashland College
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E. Main St
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Kathy Schild
Ray Schild
Norwalk
Chi Theta Pi
Capital University
Paul Rupert Jr
General Motors Institute
Flint
Mich
Alpha Tau Omega
St. Paul’s High School
Carol Cole
Pitt St
Bowling Green State University
Michigan
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