Gun laws linked to lower US gun murder rate
Federal data show states with gun control laws tend to have fewer murders by firearms. The President urged Congress to pass a national gun registration plan with state registration complemented by federal oversight. Regions and states with stricter controls report lower gun homicide shares, while lax areas show higher rates.
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Implausible Spy Tale Bush Baby
Giles Yeoman, a young British scientist, is sent on dangerous missions by the secret service in a tale of espionage and danger. A seismograph plot, fake data, and a crew of murderers drive the suspense, with a 21 year old female bomb disposal expert adding a feminine angle.
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Sheriff deputy doubles as apartment manager in Elyria
Arthur Art Richards Lorain County sheriff deputy serves as jailer by day and apartment manager at Kimberly Gardens in Sheffield Township with 144 apartments. Sally Richards handles most on site duties while Art oversees maintenance rent and owner rental agent duties. He recalls jail capacity once reaching 103 inmates though rated for 58. Sally and Art met while stationed in Alaska and Arizona remains a favorite for young and older folks alike. Art may pursue Air Force ROTC teaching roles after retirement.
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Art” Richards
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Eric Hoffer on American intellectuals and society
In a reflective essay, Eric Hoffer argues that American intellectuals have become exclusive and hostile to the masses, contrasting US discourse with Europe. He cites Mary McCarthy’s remark about American soldiers in Vietnam and notes a trend of harsh, accusatory critique of America and President Johnson.
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Franklin and the Courant shaping American press freedom
A historical sketch recounts James Franklin and the New England Courant’s bold challenge to licensing in Boston. It highlights how the paper’s defiant stance, witty features, and unlicensed printing helped establish editorial independence and seed a separation of government and press in early America.
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Sidewalk cafes a taste of Paris in the United States
Washington and New York embrace sidewalk cafes as a Paris style habit. Washington permits outdoor refreshments on sidewalks while New York loosens licenses for open air dining, with 82 cafes in the metro area. Parisian cafes blend art and conversation, but face threats from pedestrian rules and snack bars.
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New Method Grows Aluminum Borate Whisker Crystals
Washington reports a patent for growing aluminum borate whisker crystals up to three fourths of an inch long. The method heats aluminum fluoride and boric oxide in an electric furnace to 1400 degrees Celsius, causing the two vapors to form fluorine crystals suitable for reinforcing high temperature materials and insulation.
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