Nature and birds test human patience on a country porch
A narrator reflects on a ten year spring nest under the back porch, weighing kindness to birds against the nuisance and the eggs. He recalls May flies, a predator’s role, and personal debates with Maryann about nature, God, and environmentalists as he contemplates spraying the area to enjoy evenings outdoors.
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Maryann
Pressure the leaders over the S&L debacle
Readers urge action on the savings and loan scandal calling for taxpayer accountability and immediate investigations. They urge forming pressure groups to push congress and the president to fund more prosecutors, chase 20 000 plus cases, and replace complacent officials before the next election.
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Congress
Pete
Date Book May 31 1990 First day of spring and birthdays
May 31 1990 marks the first day of the year 1990 and the 73rd day of spring. Notable birthdays today include Walt Whitman and Fred Allen, with other figures such as Clint Eastwood and Brooke Shields listed among celebrants. The moon is in its first quarter.
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Walt Whitman
Fred Allen
Norman Vincent Peale
Clint Eastwood
Peter Yarrow
Terry Warte
Beirut
Joe Namath
Sharon Gless
Johnny Paycheck
Gregory Harrison
Brooke Shields
Dunkirk sees Allied ships ferry 65,000 troops amid air raids
Harried by German warplanes Allied ships mark their best day at Dunkirk carrying about 65 000 soldiers. In Washington President Roosevelt asks Congress for a one billion dollar program to strengthen the US military.
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Dunkirk
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Neurofibromatosis overview and family guidance
Neurofibromatosis or von Recklinghausen disease is a rare inherited condition with nerve tumors bone deformities and tan spots on the skin. Treatments include tumor removal or radiation. genetic counseling is advised for adults planning families and for affected families to prevent transmission. The reader's grandson's brain tumor may reflect the disease, and guidance from a physician is recommended.
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von Rechlinghausen
Crossword Puzzle Clue Set Partial Entry
A partially readable crossword puzzle listing across clues with several garbled words and missing letters. Readers may infer theme items like experts, compass terms, heraldry hints, and names but many entries are incomplete or distorted.
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Justice Department
Chum Congress
Internal Revenue
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Texas
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Mike Dukakis
Wille Horton
George Bush
Mike Royko
Gary Larson
Jeff MacNelly
Mary Beth
Garry Trudeau
Met
Berkeley Law
Angel OF Mercy
Joanie
Lim
Peter Gott
Eayp RB
Barelau
Basketbal League Abbr
Yoko
Swift Aircraft
Far East
Arctic Plain
Canada
Blood Sister
Ed Vessels
Rite
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Arkansas