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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1996
Page
14
A columnist defends lying as a social glue, arguing politicians and others tell lies to avoid chaos. The piece cites Hillary Clinton, George Romney and common daily interactions, suggesting truth would wreck civility and markets, and ends with the author’s return to work.
In a tour through Harper’s and The New York Times, critics spar over Huck Finn, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and curriculum changes. Jane Smiley defends Twain while Maureen Dowd targets dead white male canon. The piece laments dumbing down in schools and laments political correctness run amok.
The piece questions the urgency of the government shutdown talks while lawmakers continue to receive pay. It cites a Times Syndicate observer who notes much talk but little action as talks proceed in Los Angeles.
Providence Journal columnist Mark Patinan riffs on bread dipping in olive oil versus butter. He notes confusion over the amber liquid, mocks restaurant carts dictating taste, and questions eating flowers on salads while railing against culinary fads.
Readers submit complaints about their bosses in a lighthearted plea for reasons a boss is dumbest. The item notes a prize, confidentiality, and a Charlotte address. Also included are a TV update about books and a crude crime anecdote from California with a shocking injury.
Reader requests contact with columnist Doug Roharchok and provides a mailing address c/o Out Front The Charlotte Observer P O Box 32188 Charlotte NC 28239 for correspondence.
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