Why golf uses 18 holes and the 19th hole joke
The piece recalls golf history and a Scottish board debate from 1858 about hole counts. It humorously credits an anecdotal elder with preferring 18 holes because his single bottle of Scotch yields exactly 18 drinks, suggesting the link between drinking and the traditional 18 holes.
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Norwalk
Scotland
St. Andrews
Montrose
Haig & Haig
Today’s UIP The cheaper stockings lure more tuna girl
The snippet hints at a promotional or humorous note about stockings and a so called tuna girl spending more as prices drop. No clear event, date, or names are provided in the readable text.
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues List
The puzzle presents a full list of Across and Down clues for a daily crossword, including entries from Murder to Finnish seaport. Clues cover word lengths and various topics with 41 Across style and 40 Down style entries to solve.
Dear Abby Advice Column Fragments and Responses
A set of readers write in with relationship quandaries about bathing at home, a proposed engagement, and long distance courtship. Abby offers pointed, humorous guidance addressing honesty, boundaries, and timing in marriages and engagements.
Female Medalists Stir Talk On Women’s Rights
The 1966 Federal Woman’s Award recipients are honored as six civil service leaders. The speech by Robert Stein, editor of McCall’s, challenges gender barriers, notes rising female health risks, divorce alimony trends, and predicts women gaining full civic privileges.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Robert Stein
McCall’s Magazine
Stein
Portrait Of A Lifelong Florida Father In His Eighties
A senior father in Florida manages a daily routine of about a dozen pills. He moves slowly through his room writing letters, balancing checks, reading newspapers, and enjoying the breeze. He remains engaged with world events, humor intact, and active in local police life, recounting memories with wit and dignity.
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New York
Jersey
Hallandale
Police Benevolent Association
Johnny English
Toland
Miami Beach
Police Department
George Emmerich
Big John
Lou Grande
Emmerich
Bishop
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