Lawyers Decline in West Virginia Legislature Weighs on Lawmaking
Herb Little notes lawyers are essential for workable laws in West Virginia but their numbers are falling, especially in the House. The 63rd Legislature will have 26 lawyers, down from 37 in 1963, with 13 women entering the ranks, mostly in the House.
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Southern humor and Carter jokes spark regional tension
Art Buchwald recalls a Georgia friend who resists jokes about Carter's Southern background. The conversation contrasts Northerners and Southerners on humor about race, regional pride, and the new South's rise, ending with a question about a salesman stuck in Mondale's Minnesota hometown.
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South
Plains
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Today in History December 23 highlights and birthdays
On this date various historic events occurred including Wake Island surrender in 1941 and George Washington’s 1783 resignation. Maryland ceded land for the U S capital, Joseph Smith born in 1805, and Tojo executed in 1948. Also Bay of Pigs prisoners began arriving in 1962 and oil prices doubled in 1973. Birthday notes include Jose Greco and James Roosevelt. A footnote references Washington’s 1776 Delaware crossing plan.
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George Washington
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Maryland
Joseph Smith
Sharron
Hideki Tojo
Japan
Tokyo
Cuba
Miami
Castro
Persian Gulf
Israel
Jordan
Bethlehem
Teamster Union
James Hoffa
Lewisburg
Richard Nixon
Jose Greco
James Roosevelt
Georgeshington
Bucks County
Joseph Reed
Bristol
Delaware River
Trenton
N.J
A Moment of Prayer and Balzac Quote
A brief excerpt contrasts gloom and elation, noting how people exaggerate misfortune and happiness. It cites Job 10:1 and Balzac, French novelist, as sources for reflections on speech and spirit.
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Honore “de Balzac
Prench
Berry's World Publishes New Manager and Rates
Berry's World announces successor to editor and manager roles with staff names including circulation and office positions. Subscription prices listed: 15 cents single copy, 75 cents weekly by carrier, and 75 cents weekly plus tax for Taylor and ad counties. other areas differ. Address for communications and changes provided with a street address and mail instructions.
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Rove Ofice
Glenna M
Taylor and Ad
Wingding myths and salty taffy lore from old notes
A collage of trivia and quotes on wingding fakes a New Year’s Eve show, bone china origin, misnamed wines, photography tricks for actress physiques, power boat dangers, workplace sexual harassment survey results, and the accidental invention of salt water taffy in Atlantic City.
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Atlantic City
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Creepers Loose In Office Thefts Target Businesses
A Washington report describes the rise of creepers in offices, posing as professionals to steal valuables. They study staff routines, use disguises from fire marshal to postal worker, and often rely on inside help or buyer markets to offload loot. Prevention tactics include strict access checks, keeping valuables secured, and consulting police for guidance.
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NEA
FBI
Acme Manufacturing Co
Acme Produce Co
New York
Pucci
Arif Moshe
Washington, D.C
Moshe
St. Louis
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