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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1973
Page
10
The text reflects readers' complaints about morning paper content and format. It mentions breakfast conversations, interviews, comics, puzzles, horoscopes, and the intrusion of commercials. It notes a loss of local news presence and ad clutter.
A reader shares tips on using old newspapers to control moths under rugs and polish windows plus remedies for clogged shower heads and oil spills. Advice suggests lay newspaper, apply baking soda or cornmeal, brush in, and leave overnight. For a shower head, soak in vinegar solution to remove mineral deposits. For oil spills, cover with multiple layers of damp newspaper and press then let dry.
A math puzzle asks for a certain number n where six times the number minus twice the number equals seven more than twice the number. Solve: 6n - 2n = 2n + 7 gives 4n = 2n + 7, so 2n = 7, n = 3.5.
Moscow report notes the 1970 Nobel laureate Alexander Solzhenitsyn has become a father again, adding a third child to his family. The account mentions his wife Svetlova and a mathematical aside about solving an equation, reflecting the era's quirky press tone.
Puzzle page shows a grid of cryptic clues with across and down entries by THOMAS JOSEPH and a Daily Cryptoquote. It includes theme hints from LONGFELLOW and a sample quote IT SELDOM PAYS TO BE RUDE. Silent code alphabet shown with example mapping and author Norman Douglas referenced.
Astrological forecast spans all signs with hints of fortune and caution. It notes Capricorn may face bittersweet happiness and trials, Aries and Gemini caution around information, Taurus harmony at home, Virgo urging restraint, Libra social gains, and Aquarius cost-cutting. Birthday readers receive a note on intuition and a mail-in survey offer.
Deputies on patrol near Winfield discovered a cultivated marijuana field about five miles from town. Four suspects were arrested as authorities valued the harvest at around 90 thousand dollars. The plants appeared healthy and well tended, with details remaining unclear from the fragmented report.
Scotland Yard reports rising wages for hires including a baby sitter role and a constable, with costs increasing from $67.14 to $82.99 for one position and from $96.18 to $92.07 for another, amid inflation.
A reader asks if sending stock certificates by mail requires registration. Answers advise using a stock power form endorsed as the certificate holder, mailed separately, with signature matching the certificate. If endorsing the reverse side, use registered mail. The column discusses Ag-MET stock, noting 200,000 shares sold in 1969 at $8, current trading near that level, management holding 47 percent of 1 million outstanding shares, and 1973 sales at $138 million with 75 cents earnings per share.
A defendant Billie challenges a robbery and double homicide verdict, arguing circumstantial evidence and a key witness testimony. The judge notes the jury weighed credibility and the decision stands. the article cites state law variance and advises consulting a lawyer.
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