War photographs and honesty in wartime reporting
A Norwalk Reflector discussion notes newspapers across the United States publish a Vietcong execution photo and face reader criticism about sensationalism. Editors defend front page realism saying war cruelty must be reported to reflect truth, while some readers want less graphic coverage. Today’s quip mocks pretentious claims of influence.
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Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Challenge Teaser
A quick puzzle page entry lists crossword clues from Beauty to Daily Digest plus a cryptogram puzzle. The cryptogram uses a simple substitution, with a sample quotation and yesterday's decoded line by Franklin.
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Franklin
Dear Abby Readers Share Personal Labor and Life Dilemmas
Readers ask about labor pain options, aging perceptions of nurses, honesty under intoxication, dating rules with a fiancé, school dress code fairness, and a private inheritance matter. Abby answers on childbirth choices, nursing roles, truthfulness, dinners with a steady, skirt length fairness, and beneficiary intentions.
Late Night TV Schedule Listings Highlight Classic Films and Shows
The listing outlines a Friday TV lineup with films like Lolita and The Wings of Eagles, plus dramas and comedies. Evening blocks feature The Twilight Zone and Star Trek, followed by talk shows, game shows, and NBC News specials.
The Plastic You Love To Touch
Jim Bishop explains the rise of plastics from their Newark origins to a worldwide material. He traces early makers Hyatt and Bakelite, wartime demand, growth of major firms like DuPont and Monsanto, and diverse uses from eyewear to car parts and lawn features.
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Newark
N.J
John W. Hyatt
Isaiah
Africa
Brothers
Hyatt
Backlin
DuPont
Monsanto Chemical
Houston Astrodome
August Busch
St. Louis Cardinals
Delrin
West Palm Beach
Ford
New York
Saturday TV Schedule Highlights
A full day of cartoons and programs starts 8:00 with Monster Milton and George Of The Jungle. Classics include Spider Man, Flintstones, Space Ghosts, Moby Dick, Lone Ranger, and Star Trek with late afternoon sports and musical features.
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George of the Jungle
Underdog
Ruff and Ready
Linus
Frankenstein Jr
Casper
Fantastic
Spider Man
Shazzan
Samson & Goliath
Center of the Earth
George Jungle
Johnny Quest
Cool McCool
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