Dirksen Moves From Senate to Newspaper Column
Senator Everett M Dirksen has signed to write a public policy column expanding his public commentary. The piece notes other figures like Adam Clayton Powell and Ronald Reagan pursuing media ventures and questions how far elected officials should engage in punditry. The column prompts skepticism about lawmakers entering media careers. Todays quip warns about those who promise to “call a spade a spade” while digging for dirt.
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McCarthy bid Haunts Democrats in 1968 races
UPI reports Senate Democrats fear Eugene J. McCarthy’s possible presidential bid will complicate campaigns. The move could pressure candidates tied to Johnson over Vietnam, affect fundraising, and threaten incumbents in many states as 23 Senate seats and 13 governorships are at stake in 1968.
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Abby Answers Reader Questions On Retirement Gifting And Marital Frustration
Dear Abby responds to an awkward retiree gift situation with a retired teacher who returned to work and kept gifts. She advises the money and luggage should be returned if possible, though no obligation exists without the giver’s consent. The column also tackles a letter about marital sex frustration and political commentary on McCarthy’s influence in 1960s elections.
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McHale’s Navy and TV lineup on Tuesday night schedule
Prime time listings show McHale’s Navy with Boragine and Flynn at 9:00. The slate includes Tip on a Dead Jockey and The Forbidden Street with Dow Jones stars, plus a dense sequence of news, game shows, dramas, movies, and late-night talk.
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Thank You Note From a Patient at Fisher Titus Hospital
A grateful patient writes to commend Fisher Titus Hospital staff for compassionate care during a stay. He praises nurses and doctors, the facility, architects, and visiting friends including local church members and school children. He cites faith and quotes Matthew 25 in expressing appreciation.
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Pedantic adj defined by narrow academic style
A pedantic person is narrowly academic and unimaginative. The term traces to Latin via French from the era of scholarly language and notes a professor’s overly exact approach that bores students.
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