The Harts were greatly relieved to learn that the rash conjecture about the dog was not true. Because the German shepherd was not rabid, the necessity for painful treatment was obviated. The police gave the dog’s owner a summons for allowing the animal to go unmuzzled. Little Bobby was treated to an ice cream sundae …
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The Police Find the Dog
Forty hours had elapsed before the police work and the publicity paid off. By meticulously checking dog licenses, the police narrowed the search to four owners. After a few telephone calls, the apologetic owner was located and directed to bring her muzzled German shepherd to the hart domicile. Bobby identified the dog, and the animal …
No Relief
The normally phlegmatic Jerry Hart was deeply upset. Twenty-four hours had passed without result, and even if the rabies could not be corroborated, Jerry was determined to see that his son received the vaccine. At the suggestion of some friends, he organized a comprehensive search party, zealously fanyning out in circles around the supermarket. They …
The Search for the Dog (Continued)
Meanwhile, the Harts had notified the local radio station to broadcast a poignant appeal for the dog’s owner to come forward. The station was inundated with phone calls but all leads were fruitless. From what Bobby had told them, a huge dog had leaped out from a red station wagon in the supermarket’s parking lot. …
The Pertinent Facts About Rabies
“Give me some rudimentary information about the disease, Do,” said Jerry, glancing toward the inert figure of his son. “Well, as you know, the malady used to be called ‘hydrophobia’ because one of the symptoms is an inability to swallow liquids. Actually, it is caused by a live virus from the saliva of an infected …
A Time for Decision
The doctor explained the situation calmly, avoiding histrionics. First of all, they didn’t know whether the dog had rabies. Secondly, the elusive dog had frustrated all attempts to find him so far. Finally, the decision would have to be made whether Bobby was to undergo the painful vaccination administered daily for two weeks. Mrs. Hart …
Crisis!
As soon as Jerry Hart could get the pertinent facts from his wife, he dashed out of the office on his way home. He jostled people in the hallway, implored the elevator operator to hurry, and with flagrant disregard for an elderly gentleman jumped into the cab he had hailed. The twenty minute taxi ride …
Jerry Hart’s Sixth Sense
An uneasy feeling had made Jerry hart miserable all day long. It was difficult to explain, but similar sensations in the past had been accurate – trouble was on the way. Just as some people can predict the onset of inclement weather because of an aching in their bones, so could Jerry detect the incipient …
Bigots Get Publicity
Today, the blatant bigot, the leader of a lunatic fringe, and the hate monger, each with his tiny entourage, find it relatively easy to attract publicity. Newspapers give space to the virulent activities of those agitators on the grounds that they are newsworthy. T.V. producers and radio executives, seeking for sensationalism, often extend a welcome …
Coping With Bigot
Suppose a bigot wished to organize a meeting in your neighborhood. Since we cherish freedom of speech, we are loath to deny the request, even if he preaches hatred. As a result, hate-mongers are given the opportunity to rent halls, conduct meetings, publish abusive literature, and solicit contributions. What can be done about them? One …