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November 1972

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In a manner that must shame God himself

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A dirge for DeVoto and the new heresy of light whiskey

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Kilroy’s new message

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Games some people play

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Gentlemen prefer monopoly

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Harper’s secret personality game

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Six ways your vote can be stolen

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A tax assessor has many friends

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. . . The snow never falls forever

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