Declasse Smoking Cries for Social Respect and Hypocrisy
A first person account mocks anti smoking crusades while questioning double standards in society. The speaker recalls social shaming, workplace bans, and public hostility toward smokers, contrasting with indulgence in other health risks and violence. He argues for fairness and criticizes moralism.
April 5 1994 history and birthdays snapshot
On this day in 1614 Pocahontas named Virginia colonist John Rolfe. Notable births include Joseph Lister Booker T. Washington Spencer Tracy Gregory Peck and Bette Davis. A controversial 1962 quote from Bette Davis is noted amid a 1987 weather reference to near record flooding near Amsterdam New York.
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Pocahontas
Powhatan
Virginia
John Rolfe
Joseph Lister
Booker T. Washington
Spencer Tracy
Gregory Peck
Bette Davis
New York State
Margaret Butler Works Alone To Support Her Children
The 42 year old divorcee and forklift driver speaks during National Women's Month about single mothers doing tough jobs to support families. She recounts abuse, a broken home, and life after leaving her ex husband, raising two children on her own without state support.
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Margaret Butler
Margaret
Michigan
Paula
Chronicle Telegram Carrier of the Week Matt Willbond
Matt Willbond, an 11 year old fifth grader at Ely Elementary, is praised by district manager Melissa Blankenship for his cheerful service and careful delivery. He enjoys football cards skating and football and aims to join the State Highway Patrol in the future.
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Washington
George Will
Matt Willbond
Melissa Blankenship
Matt
Ely Elementary
Chronicle-Telegram
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