Ocotillo population uproar and paper shredder plans
In Arizona Girls' State tale Ocotillo votes itself a disaster shrinking population from 55 000 to 30 000 with a fake fire. John E. Nordin Jr. runs a Tucson moving firm shredding confidential records for a bank and plans repurposing shredded paper as packing material or confetti. The Arizona State Employment Service seeks directory deliverers weighing about 1 lb 11 oz. A Billboard under Broadway hints at a quip about conquering mental illness.
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Ocotillo
Arizona
Ocoallons
John E. Nordin Jr
Arizona Moving & Storage Co
Tucson
Nordin
Duffers and Experts Across Life and Bridge
Sydney Harris compares life to bridge, noting duffers overreact to good luck and fear disaster, while experts stay wary when things improve and hopeful under pressure. He argues calm, anticipatory thinking separates skillful players from the rest and warns against overconfidence in easy times.
Dear Mrs Mayfield Advice Column
Dear Mrs Mayfield answers readers on personal issues with humorous tone. A boat lover seeks counsel about women attracted to his craft, dating rules before rides, and plans to marry despite late nights and friends. The column offers practical dating and restraint guidance.
Let the 16 year old son play the field
Dear Mrs E C K asks about her 16 year old son dating many girls. The response praises letting teens date freely, notes six teen years are early for steady relationships, and questions the value of pressuring a young man to settle down.
Dear Peggy A plea for minister help in a family abuse case
A 15 year old writes of fear for her 17 year old sister who endures abuse from their parents. The writer seeks guidance on involving a minister to reach the sister and arrange counseling or family intervention. The tone reflects concern and a suggestion that the minister might facilitate a meeting.
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Sis
Mother
Dad
Peggy
Mom
Molly Mayfield
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New Orleans
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Lake Patrol
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Suzanne Schol
Big Sister
Oss
Dresser
Sears
Salem
ARS
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