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# The Honest Truth

Editorial commentary on humor in user-group newsletters, mentioning the SWYM newsletter, ZX-APPEAL (Harvey Taylor), SNUG, Larry Kenny’s DTP and spelling checker work, Rod Gowen as the last known TS dealer, and the upcoming TS FEST in June hosted by the Milwaukee group.