Editorial urges early cancer detection to save lives
The piece notes 34 000 U S deaths annually from cervical and breast cancer could be prevented with early detection. It cites Pap tests begun by Dr George N Papanicolaou and laments low uptake with less than half of women ever screened and only 20 percent screened yearly. It highlights a federal 20 million education program and urges personal action through regular physical exams.
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U. S
George N. Papanicolaou
Thin Skinned Ruckus Reflects Shifting Social Tolerance
In a San Antonio Express excerpt, the author notes growing sensitivity over portrayals of ethnic groups and figures from history. The piece cites objections to Italian stereotypes in a Capone era series, Little Black Sambo on library shelves, anti Irish jokes, and a New York bank mural featuring Banjo Billy.
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New York
Banjo Billy
San Antonio Express
Word Skimpers Seek Simpler Government Letters
The Rocky Mount Telegram argues for concise official correspondence noting how officials pile on redundancies and formal phrases. It suggests even a simple refusal like "The answer is No" would mark real improvement.
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Rocky Mount
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Library Column Editors Urge Reading Through Public Libraries
The Gondolier notes editors and readers cite Gallup polls showing 18 percent of Americans read books. Florence Morning News and Venice contributions praise libraries and librarians guiding journeys through literature and personal discovery.
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Gallup
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Mason Woolford
Christian Science Monitor
Sago Palm Not Palm Says Nokomis Gardener
R E Draggoo of Nokomis argues that sago palms are misnamed and that cycadaceae plants in his yard are not true palms. He notes two cycas revoluta specimens that rarely exceed ten feet, growing slowly and hardy through Florida freezes and hurricanes.
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Nokomis
Florida
R. E. Draggoo
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