Weak turnout in U S primary elections prompts caution
The article argues that low voter participation in recent primaries shows a small electorate drives outcomes. It compares U S turnout to South Vietnam's 80 percent, notes government pressure and lack of mobilization, and urges all eligible citizens to vote in general elections to strengthen democracy.
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Today’s Quip: A Peck of Trouble in Wild Oats
A witty quip hints at inevitable trouble from reckless choices. The line plays on the sowing of wild oats and the ensuing consequences, framed as a light moral observation from a daily humor column.
The Old Man and the Boy Move into the Block
An unnamed Pullman porter named Thomas Scott moves into a porch house opposite Sulz Drugstore in 1920. Neighbors watch as he and his sister Mrs White settle in, stirring gossip among families on the block. The ten year old boy, knickers and stockings, savors marbles and fights, while he watches the newcomer with reserve.
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Uncle Tom and the Boy A Civil Rights Echo
A boy recalls his guardian Uncle Tom Scott a Black man who mentored him through work and life lessons. Their bond defied social tension as Tom urged dignity and self reliance while race and respect clashed in a changing era. The tale ends with the boy grown and civil rights turning the revered name into a painful reminder.
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Marriage Gets Off to a Bad Start
Dear Abby column recounts a 21 year old daughter’s rushed marriage to a 29 year old man who abandoned the wedding and later failed to support her as she continues to work while he sells on straight commission. The mother asks if the marriage can be saved. Abby advises counseling and cautious consideration of divorce risks.
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Pease Blames Rhodes For State Teacher Shortage
Letter to the editor compares state and national teacher vacancy data and blames federal programs for shortages. It argues the headline misattributes blame and suggests President Johnson as the actual source of the shortage.
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