Old Grouch challenges editor in a night of accusations
The Old Grouch storms into the newsroom alleging lies in the paper and challenging staff to defend multiple items. He disputes dinner reports, a Haig talk summary, a gift list, and the paper’s urged actions, calling it all false and criticizing the publication for presumptive editorial reach.
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Humble Exchange Ends With Old Grouch Departure
Ted Smiley of Smokey Mountain Times in Bryson City North Carolina recounts a heated chat with a cynical writer. The exchange veers into accusations of lies doubts about dedication to truth and public urging. The Old Grouch leaves promising to return as the paper resumes its search for a worthy cause.
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Ted Smiley
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Social Security Notes on working while retired
Gus Jones district manager explains that many retirees can collect benefits while still employed. Benefits depend on earnings and months worked. Earning $1500 or less per year yields full benefits. above that, benefits are reduced by withholding. If over $2700 earned, benefits may be deducted dollar for dollar.
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Gus Jones
Social Security
Jones
Sunburn tips and tanning safety guidance
The article explains sun exposure timing and gradual tanning steps to reduce sunburn risk. It notes noon sun is strongest, reflects from sand or water increases risk, and that over years UV exposure ages skin. It covers sunscreen use, gradual exposure, and trying products to find effective protection.
Social Security benefit rules for part time work and age 65
A district social security official explains monthly rules: any month with earnings of 125 or less yields a benefit, seasonal work or unemployment months also qualify, and self employed months with no substantial services qualify. People aged 72 or over receive benefits for all months from turning 72, while filing at 65 is advantageous. Benefits refigure yearly regardless of current earnings. For details visit 315 West Mulberry Sherman or call 893 4301.
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Tax increase push gains strength for 1967 plan
The administration signals a stronger resolve to raise personal and corporate income taxes this year to curb inflation fund Vietnam spending and maintain prosperity. Gardner Ackley says data now support a six percent surcharge or higher if needed with a mid to late summer submission to Congress.
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Gardner Ackley
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Council of Economic Advisers
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Parks Through History A Chronicle Of Outdoor Spaces
Parks have existed through ages from Sumerian hunting grounds to Roman villas. Public access varied, with nobles mainly owning early parks. After Rome, monastic and estate parks persisted, then ornate Italian parks spread across Europe by the fifteenth century. Modern road travel later boosted park use.
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Italy
Europe
Large comb as a makeshift washboard for gloves
A large comb serves as a miniature washboard used to scrub the fingertips of gloves. The improvised tool leverages the comb’s ridges to rub dirt from fabric, illustrating a quirky repurposing idea.
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