Alan King Reassesses Fatherhood and Comeback
In a candid interview Alan King reflects on family struggles including his older son Bob’s drug addiction and younger son Andrew and Elaine’s adolescence. He discusses his past absence, the need for discipline and affection, and how rehabilitation and therapy helped salvage his family. King recalls a long road from fame to fatherhood.
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Brooklyn, N.Y
New York City
Bob
Israel
King
Andrew
Elaine
Bob King
Comedian's son recalls early drug addiction and loneliness
Robert King, son of Alan King, describes a five year struggle with pills, cocaine, and heroin. He says neglect, lack of affection, and fear of sexuality fueled his substance use and self image, leading to rehab and persistent longing for parental connection.
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New York Times
New York
Alan King
Robert
Bob) King
Governor Ogilvie vetoes judicial nomination bill
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie vetoed a bill allowing judicial nominations up to 90 days before the general election saying it violated the 1970 Illinois Constitution. Attorney General William Scott issued a legal opinion backing the veto. Both officials claim credit for averting party driven appointment messes.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois
William Scott
Scott
General Assembly
Hairy Biped named in mock national survey and politics
A Champaign headline likens a mysterious "Hairy Biped" to a monster sparking law enforcement concern and public curiosity. The piece critiques legislative attempts, noting constitutional issues and political self interest behind party apparatus and judicial nomination processes.
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Hairy Biped
Champaign
Missouri
Hairy
On cats fat cats and rats
A columnist argues cats are mostly useless and harmful, aside from a few roles. He notes house cats do little for rat control, mocks catus politicus as a breed that would not hurt birds, and recalls two cats in his eight years of marriage with a vivid anecdote about Mitzi Morris.
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Bob
Man
Washington, D.C
Mitzi
New Jersey
Mitzi-cum-Morris
Arizona
Missouri
Cat Hapless Narrator Chooses Ailg Cats Over Wife
A humorous monologue tracks a narrator’s evolving cat likes from Mitzi to Taffy and finally a Siamese blue point. He recalls cat battles, costly price jumps to $20, and wife’s frugality as he rues domestic compromises and contemplates a Cougar substitute.
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Cade
Boris
Budget behemoth sparkles in letters to the editor
In a letter from Robert Butts, Anna, the writer critiques Rep. H R Gross Iowa figures on federal health education and welfare and labor funding. The letter argues 100 billion annual domestic spend is excessive, juxtaposing war costs and social programs with government growth and peacenik rhetoric.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
H. R. Gross
Iowa
Robert Butts
Anna
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