The more things change...

by Phelps Gates

       
         
           
           
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A.   complex and lengthy calculations (2 wds)

B.   unseemly expressions or acts

C.   buckaroo

D.   capital of Inner Mongolia

E.   equip

F.   liberal (hyph.)

G.   kelp, for example

H.   home of the Senators

I.   mention acquaintances in order to impress

J.   small guest house (3 wds)

K.   inseparable friend (2 wds)

L.   disease caused by protein deficiency

M.   feeling of confidence and well-being

N.   Swiss philosopher (1712-78)

O.   something unlikely to be repeated (hyph.)

P.   infamous

Q.   Minneapolis and St. Paul (3 wds)

R.   pretentious; frivolous (hyph.)

S.   fortification

T.   Mel Blanc`s epitaph (3 wds)

U.   distresses to an extreme degree (4 wds)

V.   boundaries; distributes

W.   airplant

X.   research vessel?