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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1973
Page
6
A 1960s article notes one third of adult Americans are single, totaling 43 million, with 22 million never married and 21 million divorced or widowed. It tracks age and gender distribution, rise in singles since 1960, and social changes such as singles magazines and clubs.
Amid a gasoline shortage Congress weighs forcing states to cut Interstate speed limits to save fuel. Ohio transportation chief J Phillip Richey warns lower speeds reduce fuel tax revenue for highway maintenance. A federal gasoline tax hike is also considered but could shrink car use and tax receipts, shifting the burden to motorists.
The Nixon scandals may not dramatically alter 1974 races. Of 34 Senate seats, about 15 held by Republicans, many with strong security. Age, tenure, or retirement could affect vulnerabilities. several listed senators appear solid. House prospects remain poor for Republicans, with a 57-43 deficit and off year losses likely. Governorships show real risk with five of ten top states controlled by GOP, including New Jersey and California openings.
The piece contrasts Jeb Magruder’s Watergate conduct with Rev. William Coffin’s antiwar civil disobedience. It notes Coffin’s prior indictment and acquittal appeal, Magruder’s claim of government violations, and the need to distinguish peaceful dissent from criminal actions. It also recalls Congress creating the Civil Aeronautics Authority on June 23, 1938.
A reader recounts her brother Jim, 28, who killed himself after revealing his homosexuality. She recalls family violence and his past service, asking what causes homosexuality as his mother nears a breakdown and she reaches a breaking point. The column continues with Ann Landers' response.
Five items recap past events from 5 to 50 years earlier. Highlights include a farewell for two reverends in St. Andrews School, a minor ammonia incident involving fireman and technician, pheasant chicks allocation by Sinnissippi Rod and Gun Club, and a new office for Sullivan and O'Malley Clothing. Also mentions camp dietician at Camp Merrill Benson and YMCA pool record.
A satirical note contrasts desk doodling with timekeeping and parking fees. It mocks carefree individuals with little responsibility, implying they only pay minimal heed to meters as if tipping meter maids.
The Illinois Senate debated two no fault auto insurance bills and urged House passage of Senate Bill 416. The measure modeled after other states would pay up to 10 000 for economic losses through the victim’s own insurer and limit suits for pain and suffering to death disfigurement or 30 days disability. It aims to cut litigation costs and premiums while mandating coverage for all auto owners.
A collage of household advice from Polly and readers. Brass cleaning tips address spots on a brass table, laundry etiquette at a communal laundromat, stove drip-pan cleaning with oven cleaner, using aluminum foil to protect pans, suggestions for camping cereal containers, spring window washing with a dry mop, parking on a one way street Pet Peeve, DIY divider pads from blotters to protect stacked dinnerware.
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