Ford's Theatre Reopens After a Century of Silence
The editorial recalls Ford's Theatre reopening in Washington after a century of darkness following Lincoln's assassination. It notes faithful refurbishing, staging a live performance with top performers and cabinet members in attendance, and ends with hope that the theatre will become a functioning cultural venue once more. Additionally, a brief note mentions a devalued pound allowing a Rolls Royce four door sedan to be bought for $19,000.
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Congress
Washington
United States
Public opinion on big government in the United States
An International survey reports Americans split on whether government does too much or too little. Local government is seen as delivering more value, while 34 percent say they get the best value from local, 29 percent from state, 25 percent from federal government, and 12 percent see no difference. Residents cite cuts to foreign aid and welfare as top issues, with mixed views on military spending and education. Local services are praised for visibility and impact.
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United Press International
United States
UPI
Lois E. Gallagher
Pittsburgh
Lorraine Bouffard
Hartford
Conn
Richard Dockery
Dallas
NAACP
A. A. Armstrong
Oklahoma City
Marian Sneider
Kendall
Fla
Cape Kennedy
Brank, Buses, Dinosaurs, and Pauline: Mixed Notes
A column excerpt gathers varied items from L. M. Boyd including a factual note on the brank an iron gag used to silence wives in old England. It also cites bus and car speed comparisons, a Penn study on large families yielding the youngest as scholar, and a Pauline name game. The piece closes with Kid McCoy and a note inviting reader questions to Boyd at the paper.
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