Opening the mail and half a century of trivia
HAL BOYLE'S COLUMN surveys mail, teeth, salt layers, balance tests, and quirky notes. It cites dental bite forces, ocean salt depth, and social stats about education and science. Quotations, jokes, folklore, and proverbs punctuate a compact miscellany about health, perception, and superstition.
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New York
National Geographic Society
Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Newsday stops endorsing presidential candidates
Newsday announces it will cease endorsements of presidential or other political candidates to maintain independence. In an editorial, William Attwood says the paper will not pick between Nixon and McGovern but will comment on issues and candidate performance as campaigns unfold.
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Garden City
N.Y
Long Island
Newsday
William Attwood
Nixon
George McGovern
Rocks flood Rok festival ends in crowded, trash strewn exit
In BULL ISLAND IL, thousands of exhausted fans left a three day festival after headliners did not perform. Police estimated 300 000 attendees on the Wabash River isle, while promoters anticipated 75 000, leaving massive traffic jams and debris, as the event closed shortly after midnight. George Chane of Greenwich Conn was elected president of the National Golf Fund succeeding Herb Graffis of Fort Myers Fla who retired but remains on the board. National Golf Day 1974 raised 171 281 for golf charities.
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Bull Island
Wabash River
Indiana
Illinois
New York
George Chane
Greenwich
Revival of old fashioned rail excursions grows rapidly
Amtrak reports booming demand for revived rail excursions with sellouts on most trips. Offers one day New York to Washington, or Chicago to Los Angeles, and Florida tours with rental cars included. Prices vary by route and car availability, with some trips cheaper than standard trains.
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New York
Amtrak
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Washington
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Reno
York
Denver
Florida
Arly
New Orleans
Los_Angeles
New in pants wide flaring pleated suits for evenings
Fashion notes describe wide flaring pleated pan suits gaining prominence for evening wear. The trend shifts from solid colors to bright patterns and plaids, with popular styling appearing in formal occasions and fashionable events.
Watches Standout Designs Highlight Bright Jewelry Trend
Designers showcase Thodert era inspirations with unusual faces in chrome silver and wood bracelets. The collection emphasizes bold watches as statement jewelry and fashion accessories for diverse tastes and occasions.
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