Jewelry as masculine pride and a raccoon rooftop tale
A Beverly Massachusetts jewelry ad mocks the idea men do not wear jewelry citing historic rulers and warriors. A National Observer piece recounts a raccoon invasion in urban areas, detailing a home owner’s clash with a nocturnal nuisance and a Humane Society trap.
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Samson
Alexander the Great
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Captain Kidd
Federal pay rise debate fuels civil service clash
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the advisory commission favors a 50 percent raise for senior federal officials from 40 000 to 60 000 a year to match cabinet and judge increases. President Ford supports the general idea though critics warn large hikes could provoke public backlash and scrutiny over payrolls.
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Descriptive Sports Phrases for Writers Week
A collection of vivid coaching and athlete imagery for sports writers. It includes wall-to-wall people, a field day for butterflies, ambitious metaphors, and playful quips about teams, players, and fans. Also notes on writer camaraderie and a World War II quotation for contemplation.
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U.S
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Business partners dispute charity ball ticket proceeds
Abigail Van Buren advises Partner A must share winnings with Partner B, comparing it to shared oil well profits. The column also addresses a doctor patient privacy concern and a teen babysitter situation, urging clear boundaries and fair compensation.
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The widow who waits too long
A column notes how widows remarrying soon after loss may have better second-marriage success than those waiting long. It cites case history ideas with Kennedy's signature habits and general beliefs on love and timing, plus quips about readers and a 1976 copyright.
Thought for Today in Washington Iowa Dec 8 1976
Editorial note recalls Proverbs 10 7 The memory of the just is blessed and the wicked rot The piece offers a brief guideline for being remembered with gratitude and gratitude only.
Priced Out Christmas Postage Cuts Mail Volume
The Journal notes a sharp drop in Christmas card orders due to higher postage. Many locals hand deliver local cards while others mail nationwide despite higher rates. Readers share amusing raccoon anecdotes, including pets destroying kitchens and urban trash foe raccoons causing suburban moves to the country.
What’s Wrong with This Picture Bridge Card Puzzle
In a rubber bridge deal East led a heart and won with the ace then returned the six as the fourth best heart. West shifted to spades and declarer nosed out the rest. The proper East return is the deuce of hearts to reveal lengths, enabling West to decide on the king of hearts. Tomorrow: A two way street.
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