Autocracy vs Democracy in Schools Draws Editorial Debate
A Dobbs Ferry debate over legalizing marijuana exposes clash between classroom authority and democratic rights. Yonkers Statesman argues adults must set clear limits, noting schools function autocratically yet preserve some democratic processes while emphasizing responsible press and speech use. Today’s quip notes longer car guarantees than driver lifespans.
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Dobbs Ferry
N.Y
Yonkers
Herald Statesman
U.S
U.S. Constitution, the Yonkers
Watch Those Phone Manners! Dear Abby Readers Weigh In
A barrage of reader questions about etiquette fills this column. Topics include proper phone introductions, handling nameless callers, dating a former fiancée’s partner, parental approval, and barmaids avoiding unwanted advances with humor.
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Mary
Bill Forthright
Agnes
Daily Crossword and Abbotts Dear Abby Style Puzzles
A mixed page of crossword clues and a Dear Abby style advice column appears with editorial notes and a Cryptoquote puzzle. The page includes a humorous anecdote about a bar misidentification, reader questions on trust after a stroke, and a list of crossword prompts with across and down clues plus a cryptoquote section using a Longfellow citation.
Peter Jennings Emerges From Charlie's Shadow At ABC
The Sigma Delta Chi dinner in New York features Peter Jennings, a 28 year old ABC commentator, reflecting on Vietnam and his rise from Charlie Jennings's son to a network voice. The piece traces his career from Brockville to Ottawa to Natchez and finally to New York.
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Americana
Sigma Delta Chi
Mike Wallace
Peter Jennings
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Jennings
ABC
Saigon
Charlie
Charles Jennings
Canadian Broadcasting Company
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Peter
North Vietnam
Trinity College School
Canada
Brockville
Ontario
Jack Radford
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Radford
Cbc-Tv
CJOH
Baden Langton
Canadia
Uncle Ho
America
United States
Mississippi
Natchez
ABC Network
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Longfellow
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MR Kirby
Madam Xena
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