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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1971
Page
6
Teenagers assess their looks in a survey. About 75 percent of youth, both boys and girls, call themselves average. Among the 19.5 percent who see themselves as attractive, males outnumber females 21.8 to 1. Only 5.5 percent view themselves as unattractive, with girls more likely than boys to rate themselves negatively.
A survey of high school and college students shows 94.7 percent of girls and 77 percent of boys feel pressure about appearance. Many try dieting or exercise, some join Weight Watchers, and several report eating at home more than out. The article lists quotes from teens across multiple states and ends with a TV program notice.
Readers seek solutions to stolen car batteries and hood security. A user suggests hood lock gadgets and padlocks, while another asks about a 1985 Bel Air’s low fuel economy. Mike Lamm offers repair advice and cautions about dealer responsibility and warranty limits. A YMCA screening of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is noted with schedule and price.
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