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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1973
Page
12
May Day traditions include creating decorative baskets with paper patterns. The guide describes two styles: a square cross cutting method forming a two‑compartment pouch and a triangular pouch achieved by folding and overlapping corner sections. Each basket is finished with a handle, decoration, and filling.
London reports that Soviet negotiators have scored favorable terms in recent large trades. Moscow bought 200 000 tons of European butter at low prices through the European Community subsidies, while also securing about $2 billion in Western wheat deals. Western officials later learned of gaps in this crisis and the profits for Soviet allies. An expert notes Soviet negotiators are among the hardest bargainers who stick to clinched terms.
Secretary of State Rogers called for free press support during an Overseas Press Club awards dinner in New York. He cited Walter Cronkite and noted the International Press Institute’s warning that the United States faces danger to press freedom.
A Nancy Gilbert report notes a Gilbert Youth Service survey of high school and college students finds more than half feel closer to their mothers than their fathers. Only about one in four report feeling closer to their father, with the piece implying fathers face a tougher bonding outlook.
About three out of five young people consider both parents ideal. Parents have taught their kids a great deal, according to the young people. Each respondent remembered at least one bit of philosophy from a parent.
A survey of teens from Washington to Dallas to Boston shows young people credit parenting with shaping self restraint, empathy, and practical aims. Some report parents are too strict, while others vow to adjust discipline, listen more, and express affection and openness to discussion with their future children.
Gold and silver from old dental fillings are helping needy children in Toronto. More than 200 dentists donate the fillings to the Academy of Dentistry ladies auxiliary, which sells them to finance dental care for the youngsters.
A reader asks about installing Chevy V-8s in a Vega and whether it would be a good street swap. The response says it would be front heavy and poorly balanced for handling and braking, and suggests two contacts for kits: Herbert & Meeks in North Hollywood and Trans-Cant in Compton.
A reader explains condensation forms on car windows from body heat and breath. The best workable fixes are paper towels kept under the seat and using the car defroster, after past suggestions like tobacco juice or holding breath proved ineffective.
Toronto based psychiatrist Dr Norman Houston, noted for introducing several psychiatric techniques in Canada, says modern political leaders face more tension and should undergo periodic psychological examinations.
An upbeat note highlights Gazette want ads as easy fun and inexpensive. The brief promotes affordability and results for readers seeking classified placements.
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