Don't Be Gullible Reflecting On Election Hype Through Time
The piece contrasts modern campaign rhetoric with Kansas history, recalling 1930 write in candidate John R. Brinkley who used a radio campaign and wild promises. It cites editor William Allen White on gullible voters and hopes the 20 percent figure has shrunk in 48 years.
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Kansas
John R. Brinkley
Doc Brinkley
Milford
Brinkley
Harry Woodring
William Allen White
Emporia
From Our Readers Vote Yes On 12 Cent Tax
Steve Abrams argues in favor of a 12 cent sales tax to fund street repairs, warns that inflation and deterioration will worsen if ignored, and contends a property tax is worse. He notes crisis patching and urges a yes vote as more realistic than a no.
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Steve Abrams
S. Mulberry
Wahington Redskins
Baltimore Colts
Andrea McArdle
Don Murray
Judy Garland
Onedin
Amazon Cargo
Jose Jaganze
Elizabeth
James
Jose
Amazon
Liza
Oregon Territory
Kentucky
Thosteson
K.L
Rainbow Has Its Moments
AP Television Writer Jay Sharbutt notes NBC's two hour film Rainbow about Judy Garland balances talent and subdued drama. Andrea McArdle and Michael Parks deliver standout performances, with McArdle’s singing and Parks as mentor amid a largely restrained treatment of Garland’s early life and fame.
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Jay Sharbutt
Los Angeles
Rainbow
NBC
Judy Garland
Garland
Andrea McArdle
Miss Garland
Michael Parks
John McGreevey
Christopher Finch
Milas McArdle
Parks
Miss McArdle
Recession Risk Seen Amid Inflation Fight
AP reports Robert S. Strauss defends Washington’s inflation plan as necessary despite recession risk. In Dallas, he says the White House Fed program is total and balanced, with upside ten times the downside. Home lenders fear higher rates may slow housing demand beginning next month.
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John Cunniff
Dallas
Robert S. Strauss
Washington
White House
Federal Reserve
Savings and Loan Associations
Kenneth Thygerson
U.S. League of Savings Associations
Strauss
TV Tonight and Movie Picks Highlight Star-Studded Schedule
A collage of listings shows Richard Dawson hosting charity game night with stars from Barney Miller Soap Eight is Enough and Welcome Back Kotter, plus many 1970s programs. Highlights include On a Clear Day You Can See Forever, One Day at a Time, Lou Grant, and Wresting and Western films.
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MacNeil Lehrer
Kansas City
Mary Tyler Moore
Richard Dawson
Kotter
Barbra Streisand
Yves Montand
England
Ann
Barbara
Lou Grant
Donovan
Lou
Billie
Joodies
Dick Cavett
Lickles
Victor Borge
Charo
van Gurley Brown
San Francisco
Les
Carol Thorne
Rock‘ord
Ladies of Crime
David Janssen
Martha Hyer
ABC
Yeast infections not caused by eating brewer's yeast
Dr Thosteson explains vaginal yeast is an opportunistic infection triggered by vaginal membrane changes from pregnancy pills diabetes or other disease. Eating brewer's yeast or yogurt does not prevent or treat it. Diagnosis relies on tests and treatment targets the fungus or bacteria.
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Dr. Thosteson
Shaving for Mustache Removal and Health Q&A
A reader seeks urgent help for regrowing facial hair after shaving and options like peroxide bleach or electrolysis. Also included are medical letters about salt craving in a child, glue sniffing dangers, and vitamin myths about hangovers.
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W. M
Thosteson
D. P
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