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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1972
Page
4
The Childress index profiles local views on credit cards citing a University of Michigan study by Lewis Mandell. It notes half of American families use cards with a median of three and many six or more while approval remains low.
On the 30th anniversary of women joining the Navy on July 30 1942 the service announces that the WAVES designation will disappear and women will simply be called women in the Navy. Women are now serving globally including England Japan Spain Iceland Italy Germany and Guam. Enlisted women are assigned to Pacific Fleet air squadrons and a female airman becomes the first helicopter plane captain in the Navy.
The Midland Cooperator notes Minnesota lists 156 Long Lakes and 122 Rice Lakes among over 15,000 water bodies larger than ten acres. Many lake names repeat, while others like Mawskiquawacunda Lake clearly distinguish unique sites from similarly named ones.
New York AP column by Hal Boyle collects witty complaints from patients about medical bills, needless tests, overworked doctors, and the era of specialists. Jokes touch on fees, hospital funding, and the clash between personal care and business concerns.
City transit crews erase graffiti from cars and stations as vandalism spreads through the subway system. Names followed by street numbers like Taki 183 appear, with youths carrying spray cans and posters amid calls for new laws limiting open containers.
The article debates Jack Anderson's investigative work and motives, praising his exposure of dirt on public figures while noting potential harm. It also mentions G A Williams returning from a Texas A M firemen's school and cites a claim about house fire gases rising with synthetics.
On a mild summer day the air over one square mile holds about 50,000 tons of water. The estimate reflects atmospheric humidity and the weight of vapor contained in the lower atmosphere.
The Boston Consulting Group notes U S business managers avoid high debt fearing liquidity squeezes. Japan uses debt five times equity, spurring faster growth. BCG argues after tax returns matter more than raw interest rates and suggests avoiding the lowest rate to stay liquid during crises.
Key events include 1914 Germany declares war on Russia. 1502 Columbus lands in Honduras. 1790 first U.S. census. 1794 Whisky Rebellion. 1876 Colorado statehood. 1907 Aeronautical Division origins. 1946 Atomic Energy Commission formation. Also mentions Ghana 1960s assassination attempt and 1960s urban riots in U S cities.
A guest writer profiles a young costume designer who outfits Carol Burnett on CBS and Cher on The Sonny and Cher Show. The piece explores his influence on television look, noting his role despite not being a star.
The designer explains Cher’s ultra glamorous, body conscious, era inspired image and Carol’s comfortable, home friendly, practical style. Cher seeks dramatic looks while Carol wants wearable outfits that move and fit easily.
New Zealand plans a year end Antarctic summer installation of a high temperature incinerator at Scott Base to burn human waste and all trash. Rob Thomson cites the cold dry climate as preventing microbe or chemical action and rot. The move aims to reduce pollution in Antarctica.
Nixon advisers push a disciplined, issue oriented bid to avoid personal attacks. They expect McGovern to run a self described victim campaign while Nixon stays above the fray, watching the Miami Beach convention and preparing an Aug. 23 acceptance.
The Eagleton episode underscores lax vetting in selecting a vice presidential nominee. The piece contrasts past picks by Goldwater and Nixon with McGovern’s hurried process, noting inadequate background checks and pressure from party factions. It cites Eagleton’s medical history and vague briefing as signs of poor judgment.
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