Editorials Thought for Today on June Time and June Topics
The piece blends scripture with light social musings about June seeking meaning in calendars and culture. It notes June’s naming debates, the start of summer, and various observances including National Rose Month National Ragweed Control Month Fight the Filthy Fly Month America the Beautiful Week National Girl Watching Week Flag Day and Father’s Day plus the Battle of Bunker Hill anniversary. It closes with a quip about mailing lists and a signature DBE.
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Volunteerism is Important Guest Editorial by Don Turner
Don Turner argues volunteerism is core to American life and urges Washington YMCA readers to join. The piece endorses diverse volunteer roles from committees to summer camps and stresses that government alone cannot replace voluntary service for the community’s strength.
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End of Smallpox Era as WHO Eradicates Disease Worldwide
After eight years of aggressive global effort, smallpox is nearly eliminated. Only India, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh still report cases, with eradication expected by year end. The program cost about 250 million dollars, and officials expect ongoing surveillance for two years to prevent recurrence.
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Ten Percent Tax Rebate Spurs Tucson Letter to Ford
Tucson Citizen columnist Ken Burton replies to President Ford with a humorous breakdown of how he would spend a ten percent income tax rebate. He tallies costs from stamps to car registration, gas, dining, pet vaccinations, and a final leftover, highlighting the windfall's practical quirks.
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Five tricks needed in six diamonds with hearts lead
Declarer in six diamonds faces best defense after West leads hearts. Plan includes cashing A Q of hearts, ruffing, and finessing clubs and spades to set up two trump tricks while forcing West to discard. Complex line tests East’s queen and clubs, aiming to acquire two heart ruffs and two club tricks for the contract.
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Dog Paddle Is Natural Says Expert On Swimming Styles
A columnist cites a specialist who argues the dog paddle is the only natural swimming stroke for humans while noting that the banded anteater eats thousands of termites daily. The piece also weaves in trivia about watermelons, peanuts, and slang for police.
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