Rocking chairs and wasteful studies in a health light
Brian Bowling argues that government funding for scientific studies, even seemingly silly ones like rocking chairs for the elderly, can yield valuable data. He counters critics led by Senator Proxmire, claiming such research advances our understanding of human health and behavior and can improve lives and reduce drug use.
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New York
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Wisconsin
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Guest COLUMNIST Al Gore as role model sparks debate
Al Gore is criticized as a power driven politician who preaches charity yet shows limited personal giving. The columnard critiques the generation gap in leadership and urges readers to judge leaders by character, not position.
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America
Philadelphia
White House
Political campaign terms through a child’s lens
A quirky look at how campaigns frame words versus dictionary meanings. It pairs terms like ethical, constituent, lobbyist, incumbent, challenger, service, key issues and issue with humorous candidate definitions, illustrating how language twists politics.
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Pring
Precious pens show marks of status and price
In 1947 the ball point hit affordability while fountain pens became luxury symbols. The piece critiques pen consumerism, noting Cross pens versus Mont Blanc, and jokes about public service procurement costs. It cites Dan Cook, a PSC candidate, and includes light commentary on apostrophes and word choices.
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House of Delegates
Dan Cook
Putnam County
PSC
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