Testing or Brainpicking in Schools Sparks Privacy Debate
A reader questions the privacy impact and academic value of tests given to seventh and twelfth graders. Ten sample items from a Purdue University test raise concerns about personal topics including death thoughts, self worth, family issues, sexuality, and menstrual concerns.
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Ohio
God
Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Clues and Answers
A cryptogram puzzle with a list of clue numbers and word hints including implant gypsy reading matter and NASA's goal used for solving the daily cryptoquote puzzle.
Yesterday's Cryptequote and Hidden Cipher Sample
A cryptic quote and cipher note present a daily letter mapping puzzle. The text hides a quotation by William Lloyd Garrison about opposing public liberty and its self-defeating consequence.
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William Lloyd Garrison
Late Night TV Schedule Notes Big Day of Classic Shows
A dense listing through primetime and daytime slots features film titles such as Youngblood Hawk and The Maniac with casts including James Franciscus and Kerwin Mathews. The schedule runs from 8 to 3 next morning with news, game shows, soap operas, cartoons, and talk shows across channels and networks.
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James Franciscus
Suzanne Pleshette
Eva Gabor
Mary Astor
Maniac
A Kerwin Mathews
Donald Houston
Nadia Gra
Jamaica
Larry Pennell
Margarita Scheer
Dissident Democrats Face Seniority Risks For Cross Ticket Support
Democrats in the House warn that backing a rival presidential candidate could cost seniority in committee posts. The policy traces to 1965 when Rep. Williams and Watson lost seniority for backing Goldwater. Williams later became Mississippi governor. The line between silence and public support shapes committee standing.
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Why Funds Spent to Get to Moon
A reader questions NASA funding for space exploration while another voices concerns about leukemia research funding. Abby replies that space research contributes to future science and that cancer funding already strains research resources.
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Abby
Lucille
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Brownsville chili clash cited as nation’s spiciest political upheaval
A vivid satirical chronicle alleges a violent showdown in Brownsville Texas on July 20 between Wick Fowler chili supporters and a border faction. The piece mocks campaign rhetoric and predicts a fractured Chili party with Nixon Humphrey or Wallace likely to win the election.
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Brownsville
Tex
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Fowler
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Alamo
Colwell
Nixon
Humphrey
Wallace
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