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Letters: May 8, 1964

Yips & Yelps

Sir: President Johnson succeeded in providing the Republicans with two of the greatest campaign issues of our time: driving too fast and pulling dog's ears. He needs only four more crises and he too will be able to write a book.

ORVILLE O. COLIANNI Chicago

Sir: The support of full body weight by the ears is not recommended for the care and handling of dogs, children, or any mammal, even if you want to "let them bark." I am shocked and dismayed. GILBERT O. SEW ALL, D.D.S. Secretary German Wirehaired Pointer Club

of California Los Angeles

Sir: I've been a straight-ticket Democrat for...

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