Electric Mirror criticizes TV news bias and show business framing
Sig Mickelson argues television news favors dramatic action over context, editing distorts reality, and networks hold a near monopoly with liberal bias. The book aligns with Agnew’s criticisms, presenting TV as uninformative and prejudicial while not advocating centralized censorship.
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Vaccination and Med Advancements Through the Ages
Dr. Crane reflects on Jenner's smallpox vaccine and the early medical practice gaps, noting anesthesia antibiotics and biochemical therapies as milestones. He cites sterile method issues and the language barrier in modern medicine, urging clear communication and patient understanding.
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On This Day June 15 1972 Almanac Summary
The entry notes June 15 1972 as day 167 with celestial viewings Jupiter and Saturn in the morning and Mercury Mars Venus at night. It marks Mintvina Hoffman born June 15 1887 and recalls Franklin's 1752 electricity kite experiment in Philadelphia. A thought by John Buchan closes.
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Philadelphia
Summer hazards for pets and road dangers urged by Friends of Animals
The letter from Friends of Animals urges readers to brake for animals and warns about pet napping and the danger to pets left in parked cars during warm weather. It promotes bumper stickers 1 and 5x5 cards 50 to 530 for $1.00 and directs readers to contact Joyce Lambert at 11 West 60th Street New York NY 10023 for samples and orders.
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Heloise Shares Quick Pie Tip From Cooks Experience
Dear Heloise recounts a kitchen tip from a longtime cook who, needing a pie fast, folded three heaping tablespoons of meringue into custard to firm the pie for slicing in under an hour. The reader notes how meringue can act as a filler and works on cream pies.
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Heloise
Loopholes debate and light humor in a 1972 editorials glare
A collage of opinions on closing loopholes in federal spending with sharp critique of deficit financing and inflation. Included are jokes on Eskimos with refrigerators, a Vietnam war anecdote about a Purple Heart, and assorted reader humor pieces from Heloise columns and home tips.
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Definition Wife: The little woman who'd rather mend your ways
A Louisville column titled Definition Wife portrays the “little woman” who favors correcting a husband over boasting wealth in a local society piece from Flashes. The sketch highlights domestic authority and the era's gender roles in a Louisville context.
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