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It is rare to find a chatterbox among the Amish of Lancaster County, Pa. Rarer still is a flamboyant personality, a braggart, a show-off or, at the other extreme, someone who is deeply depressed or suicidal. In this community of quiet-spoken, humble pacifists, such behavior "really stands out...
Researchers have long suspected that heredity plays a role in some if not all cases, and the Amish present an ideal setting in which to test that hypothesis. Not only does bipolar behavior contrast sharply with the community's quiet ways, making it easy to diagnose, but a number of...
Last year, the racquetmen turned the match into a rout, whipping the Diplomats, 7-2, at Lancaster, Pa.--but this year's F & M team is looking forward to a more competitive match against the Crimson.
On negotiations with the South African government. What the A.N.C. is looking for is a clear indication that the other side is serious. If the South African government is serious, then our leaders, who, like Nelson Mandela, have been in jail for over 20 years, must participate in any negotiations...
Updated Rip Van Winkle. Two old train robbers, stylishly played by Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas, are let out of jail and are forced to confront the changes -- everything from light beer to gay bars -- that have occurred during the 30 years they were penned up. Partly the tale is...