Dads, don't raise kids to suffer as Cubs fans
Mike Royko reflects on a Cubs game heartbreak seen on a father and son, urging parents to shield children from lifelong Cubs fandom. He recalls his own father’s Cubs influence and argues parents should steer kids toward other pursuits while noting the enduring pull of baseball nostalgia.
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Hack
Jurges
Nicholson
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Grimm
Hornsby
Wilson
Stephenson
Smalley
Jeffcoat
Miksis
Chiti
Dave Ding Dong
Willie Nelson
Clinton's Constitution clash over liquor ads and speech rights
Robyn Blumner argues that Bill Clinton broadens executive power at the expense of First Amendment freedoms. She blasts FCC liquor ad probes, V chip mandates, and broader censorship moves, labeling the approach an Arkansas presidency eroding liberties and inviting increased government control.
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Federal Communication Commission
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New York Times
Floyd Abrams
Cato Institute
Justice Department
Golf fame worth less than real-world feats says Dan Thomasson
Dan Thomasson argues Tiger Woods, at 21, earns fortunes for hitting a golf ball, but such skill is not as significant as medical breakthroughs or scientific advances. He notes Woods reflects American diversity yet warns against excessive adulation. The piece contrasts golf with lifesaving work and calls for valuing tools like the test tube and scalpel in children’s education.
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Washington
Tiger Woods
Woods
Stanford
April 21 1997 Passover begins and Rome founded
On this day historical notes mark Passover start in 1997, Rome’s traditional founding date in 753 B.C., Sam Houston’s Texan victory at San Jacinto in 1836, the Red Baron’s death in 1918, and Eddie Murray’s 1994 hitting feat. Today’s birthdays and a notable quote conclude the brief history card.
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Sam Houston
Sanita Ana
San Jacinto
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Manfréd von Richiofen
Red Baron
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Somme
Charlotte Bronte
John
Eddie Murray
Manfred von Pichtofen
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