OPINION: Doctor! Doctor!

With the wonderfully grave and cockeyed air that the late Ben Turpin might have put on to play Young Doctor Kildare, the Chicago Tribune offered the U.S. a cure for all its troubles. The prescription was described in an editorial last week entitled: "How Truman Might Be Replaced."

"Many citizens hope he will belatedly confess his inadequacy and resign," it began. "If he does not do so, other methods may be considered."

"There is, of course, the process of impeachment," the Tribune noted thoughtfully, testing a scalpel on its horny thumb. It thought...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!