Boyle's Notebook Highlights From a Mailbag
Boyle notes on public habits and curiosities in a light column. It covers blood donation rules by age, littering by age groups, Swiss press abundance, executives moving abroad, a linguistics firm cost, and quotes from J P McEvoy and Mark Twain. It also cites tooth decay in England, the universe’s size, government career paths, heat deaths, and risk factors for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Hal Boyle
New York
Red Cross
National Geographic Society
Uncle Sam
Mark Twain
Optimistic Read Amid Caution From Blue-Chip Investors
Air of optimism appears among conservative investors as the market offers selective buying opportunities in high quality blue chips. John Wright and Argus Research Corp. suggest that while bonds and utilities may dip, long term growth stocks could rise by next winter, with 1970 expected to show economic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunniff
NEW York
John Wright
Wright
Argus Research Corp
Argus
Stand-In Speaker Election Urges House Rules Change
House lawmakers discuss establishing rules for selecting a stand-in speaker as the regular speaker plans to be away for more than three years, prompting debate over succession and parliamentary procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House of Representatives
Twilight’s Limit Defined as About Forty Miles Up
The limit of twilight is the height at which air density still scatters sunlight, causing perceptible light. This altitude is about 40 miles above the Earth, marking the boundary where twilight ends and darkness begins.
NEEDLEWORK Twin and Full Bedding and Mattress Ads
A catalog style sale lists Kay Pyperell NEEDLEWORK items including twin and double sizes with fitted sheets and cases, mattress measurements for Queen and King, patterns in Bine Pink Maize, and price savings. Also featured are Boys' Shorts sizes 3 to 6 with sale price per pair.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boyle
Switzerland
U.S
Schards Linguistic Systems
J. P. McEvoy
England
Bauer & Black
Sernit
ROUX
Gleem
ACORN
Desenex
Wilkinson
Kay Pyperell
Ralinehala Zev
Mulms Ol “Hou
Shorty
Bank Americard
Missy
Terry
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