The many natures of man by Frank Oktavec in Shaftsbury
Philosophers and scientists explore what it means to be human, listing seven typologies. Homo Sensual emphasizes body pleasure and desires, while Homo Rational notes reasoning and bias. Homo Ascetic critiques the flesh, Homo Ambivalent shows conflicting drives, Homo Gregarious stresses group life, Homo Toolmaker crochets creation and destruction through tools, Home Wordmaker highlights the double edged power of words, Homo Ferocious chronicles war and power, and Homo Tender finds tenderness and hope amid conflict. The piece blends critique with provocative labels and reflects a periodical essay tone.
Quotes and critics of campus streakers and Watergate
A collection of quotes on campus behavior and national politics. Notable lines include Irv Kupcinet on campus antics, Ford’s critique of CREEP’s influence, a Denver bellhop’s tax quip about the President, and comments on the cutthroat race for students and scholars amid crowded classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
United States
Birth rate in US hits historic low as life grows lonelier
The National Center for Health Statistics reports 1973 fertility at 1.9 births per woman and about 3.14 million births nationwide, the lowest since 1945. The piece questions whether lower birth rates reflect freedom or fear, citing Gallup on cost, contraception, and changing values plus society’s push toward smaller families and planned spinsterhood. It discusses implications for future population and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Center For Health Statistics
America
George Gallup
Vermont YMCA Leader named Bennington Chairman
A. J. Holden of Bennington was chosen chairman of the Vermont State YMCA at the annual Burlington meeting. The document outlines other local actions including labor code notices, a tree planting project near Peru and Landgrove, and a dental hygiene school's funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Holden
Bennington
Vermont
YMCA
Burlington
Alex B. Drysdale
Retail Trade Board
Peru
Landgrove
Winhall
Senate
Big Bromley
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By Frank L. Oktavec
Shaftsbury
Vlodern
Mammoth Mart
New England
Savings & Loan Association
Main Street
Eye Housing Lender
Zenith
Kenneth A. Beauchemin
Main St
Irv Kupcinet
Chicago Sun-Times
Creep
Ford
Chicago
Robert Metz
The
New York Times
Charles A. Marshall
National Association of College Admission Counselors
Fischetti
James Reston
N.Y
Times News Service
Washington
MR. Gallup
Gallup
Russell Baker
University of Colorado
Watergate
Vermont Symphony
Stell Andersen
Alan Carter
State Armory
Pownal
Bennington Sisters
Francis J. Hogan
Listers
Carl
Curly
Burton Williams
Bennington High School
Convent Avenue
William Towne of
Newport
George Bicknell
Arlington Memorial High School
Ath
U.S
Spain
Cuba
New York City
Charles Lindbergh
England
Prine
North Vietnam
Bill Hogan
the Times
USA
Energy Check USA
Dial
Bennington, Vt
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