Prohibition Lessons From New York Cigarette Tax Issues
The piece argues laws often breed crime and evade aims by taxing vices. It cites New York cigarette taxes as failing to raise revenue, boosting contraband, and harming legitimate vendors. It warns higher enforcement costs and public disregard threaten democratic government principles.
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United States
New York
Chicago
New York City
Dreams and Nightmares Even Out in Life's Balance
A reflective piece notes that while dreams rarely come true, nightmares fade too, suggesting life finds an equilibrium between hope and fear and encouraging steady resilience.
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Puzzle
A mixed list of crossword clues across and down covering topics from anatomy to geography. Includes numbers for positions and a mix of synonyms and definitions to guide puzzle solving.
Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Teaches Substitution Tips
A sample shows AXYDLBAAXR mapping to LONGFELLOW and explains that a single letter stands for another. The line includes a coded quote DAVTJHJC MVKKAK RWT FHK and a decoded hint LWU VUWJC ENWKA FNW FVJE PWEN. BAUMDA shows the quotation about a laugh and market groans.
Steer the Talk to Painless Topics
Dear Abby advises steering conversations away from boastful topics and acknowledges the sin of omission during a luncheon with a widow. A reader questions a husband’s reaction to a nephew marrying before a draft and a baby shower, with Abby defending the couple.
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Binghamton
Abby
Dear Abby: Remove clothes line from gifted winter scene
A reader asks if a friend can remove a clothes line painted on a New England winter scene without damaging the oils. Abby says the artist can take out the line without harming the painting, though it may affect pride. a 40 year friendship grants leeway to ask.
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Abby
New England
Vermont
Mary C
Mary
Lawn fertilizer laughter turns sour as turf consultant quizzes shopper
A humorous confrontation unfolds in a Washington store as a self styled turf consultant quizzes a customer about lawn fertilizer. The exchange highlights product formulas such as 24 6 6 and 5 10 5 and includes jokes about nitrogen ratios and lawn care jargon. The shopper survives the grilling with a final jab about possible gangrene.
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Washington
UPI
Containment of China Drives U S Vietnam War Policy
United Press International reports Vice President Humphrey framed U S aims as containing Red China, likening it to Europe’s containment of the Soviet Union. The stance shocks publics as NATO allies waver, while SEATO nations differ and 1987 as a tentative horizon for enduring U S forces in Asia is raised amid Vietnam war debate and Johnson’s political troubles.
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Lyle Wilson
United Press International
Southeast Asia
U.S
Hubert H. Humphrey
Red China
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Asia
Soviet Union
Europe
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Spain
France
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Thailand
Philippine Republic
Viet Nam
Philippines
SEATO
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
India
Pakistan
Japan
China
Johnson
Red
No. 2
LBJ
South
Democratic Party
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