Closing the book on Dick and Jane
Bob Greene profiles Dick and Jane Arndt of Batavia Illinois noting their names mirror a bygone era tied to the Dick and Jane readers once used in U S schools. The piece reflects on cultural shifts away from those primers and the fading prominence of the name Dick for Richard.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Spot
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Batavia
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Sally
Tim
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Dick Alngt
Pamela
Debra
Darren
Lori
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America
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MacArthur Leaves Philippines Vowing I Shall Return
On this day in 1942 General Douglas MacArthur departed the Philippines for Australia and vowed I shall return reflecting a pivotal World War II moment. Dorothy Gish born 1898 noted actress along with Lawense Wekr born 1903 and Harolee listed among today’s figures.
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Dorothy Gish
Lawense Wekr
Mue'iar
Harolee
Notable figures and a historic basketball milestone
Wilson, Abernathy, Donaldson, Scalia, and McFennn reach listed ages. Today marks 1892 as the date of the first public basketball game in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Easing Burdens on American Diplomats Calls for Reform
The American Foreign Service Association urges curb on congressional delegations traveling abroad. Cables describe costs of spouses shopping trips, embassy vehicle use, and guides for tours. They propose 14 guidelines to reduce wasteful visits and improve policy alignment.
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