Boyle's Column: Dentist Visits and Laughs
Hal Boyle riffs on dental myths and patient quirks from a New York AP desk column. Jokes touch braces, dentures, bad breath, dreams, and the clash of medical care with everyday life.
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Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1972
Page
4
Nixon Landslide Debate Sparks Post-Election Debate
Editorial stresses that Nixon’s 521 electoral votes may not reflect a true landslide as post election letters argue real support was smaller. Writers note voter turnout around 55 percent and suggest that a large share of eligible voters did not back Nixon, calling into question the landslide label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Nixon
Richard Nixon
George McGovern
McGovern
Mr. Nixon
Trade unions urge end to racial job limits in South Africa
South Africa faces calls from building trades unions to lift white only job rules and equalize pay for black workers. Although linked to the economy boom and labor shortages, officials note exemptions have eroded racial job reservations, with blacks doing 35 percent of work but earning about 35 cents an hour versus whites at 1.95 dollars. The unions insist the policy undermines whites and urge reform amid international concerns over apartheid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Amalgamated Union of Building Trade Workers
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Americans Return to Debt as Confidence Rebounds in 1971
AP analysis notes a shift from fear to enthusiasm guiding consumer behavior. October credit rose by 1.92 billion to near 150 billion excluding mortgages, with auto loans being a major category. Savings rate, once as high as 8.6 percent, has declined toward 6.4 percent, boosting potential yearly sales by about 15 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Statue of Liberty Exterior Cleaning Debated
The statue’s patina protects the copper sheeting and would be removed by cleaning. The copper sheets are about the thickness of a silver dollar.
United States Pays Under a Third of UN Budget
The article notes all members fund the United Nations with wealthier nations contributing more. It states the United States covers slightly under one third of UN expenses and highlights a rule that no country should pay more than 30 percent of the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations Organization
United States
U.n.’S
United Nations
U.N
The Chill Factor and Weather Lore Across Time
A reflective column contrasts old weather wisdom with modern meteorology. It notes how past forecasters read signs like the moon and stars, versus today’s data driven forecasts, while touching on a forthcoming census survey on local employment and unemployment. It ends with a quirky observation about owls and their forward facing eyes.
Today in History December 7 1972 AP recap
On this date in history events include Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 and births and political milestones. Notable items cover Delaware ratifying the Constitution in 1787 and James Madison becoming president in 1803. Includes various anniversaries and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pearl Harbor
Mary Queen of Scots
Delaware
U.S
James Madison
Martin van Buren
United States
David Ben-Gurion
Israel
Britain
New York
Mars
Eli Wallach
Organization of American States
Sol M. Linowitz
Joseph Conrad
Pay television moves toward home reception in early trials
Pay television edges closer to homes as experimental systems wire San Diego Harrisburg and Sarasota. Makers cable operators and studios push premium programming with two-year-old movies and sports. Systems like Home Theater Network and Trans-World Communications test set top converters and multiple channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
San Diego
Calif
Harrisburg
Sarasota
Fla
Geoffrey Nathanson
Optical Systems Inc
Los Angeles
Nathanson
Trans - World Communications
Columbia Pictures Industries Inc
Foster
Courthouse Christmas Lights Questioned By Reader
A letter questions the county commissioners decision not to install courthouse lights this year and questions funding for the manger scene. The writer recalls public contributions and asks what will happen next for Christmas decorations. Mrs. Alton Landrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Landrum
Republicans Still Weak in Politics by Bruce Biassot
Washington based Bruce Biossat argues the Republican Party has long been poor at building talent and party structure. He notes missed opportunities since Eisenhower and cites current governors like Evans, Ray, Milliken, and Sargent as exceptions while accusing many GOP leaders of complacency and lack of organizational skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NEA
Phoenix
Nixon
Franklin Roosevelt
Dwight Eisenhower
U.S. House
Senate
Eisenhower
Missouri
Mr. Nixon
GOP
Daniel Evans
Robert Ray
Iowa
William Milliken
Michigan
Francis Sargent
Massachusetts
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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By Bruce Biossat
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