Parkinsons new barb hits the Prohibitive Procrastinator
Editorial summarizes Cyril Northcote Parkinson’s critique of government delays. The Prohibitive Procrastinator forms committees to study questions rather than decide, drafting endless outlines and interim reports to replace action. The piece cites parade of subcommittees and six year commissions as hallmarks of modern bureaucratic stagnation.
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Cyril Northcote Parkinson
Times of London
Parkinson
Sgt. Friday
Today’s Quip on Pros and Cons
A witty take notes that in debates about pros and cons there are excessive listings. The piece plays on the idea that too many pros can resemble cons when argued endlessly.
Daily Crossword 27 Gossip 30 Overhead 31 Flying saucer fish
Crossword clues and answers form a compact puzzle note. The entries include terms for gossip overhead and a flying saucer fish, with a clue about dipping out liquid and notices of apostles, expunging and attention.
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Gossip
Overhead
One of
the Apostles
Daily Cryptoquote sample with substitution hints
A cryptogram puzzle shows a quotation with instructions and a previous day quote attributed to Douglas MacArthur. The example explains letter substitution and code clues.
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Douglas MacArthur
Marriage Prospects and Advice From Dear Abby
A 21 year old woman seeks guidance on an arranged marriage with John blocked by his religious and nationalistic parents. Abby doubts lasting marriage given their age and parental opposition.
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John
Dear Abby letters raise privacy and discipline questions
Dear Abby advises on secrecy in medical matters and handling a disruptive younger brother. A reader fears a doctor’s confidences becoming public and proposes clipping and sending the note to the physician. The second letter asks how a 16 year old can curb a 6 year old brother’s intrusive behavior and suggests quiet discipline and ignoring mouthy antics.
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Abby
Community letter supports Norwalk school levies
A reader commends J K Student for interest in the Norwalk schools and argues that levies have not always been voted down. The writer cites 1961 and 1963 levies approved and praises new junior high facilities, teachers, smaller classes, and programs, urging continued voter support on December 13.
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J.K
Norwalk
van Norman
Dirksen Sees 90th Congress as Shared Work in GOP Policy
Dirksen outlines the 90th Congress as a shared work operation to shape Republican policy. He notes House Republicans lack a full majority but wield a veto, while open housing and Taft Hartley reform face tough odds. Johnson’s Great Society programs likely endure, with conservatives aiming to curb excess and set party direction.
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Sen
Everett M. Dirksen
Ill
House of Representatives
House
Dirksen
Johnson
LBJ
Congress
Senate
90Th Congress
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