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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1985
Page
4
A man recounts quitting smoking and rapidly gaining 112 pounds, from 195 to 307, in under a week. He explains morning cravings drive him to eat cake, while a friend compares his new shape to a famous football player. The humorous exchange centers on appetite and self image changes after cessation.
A humorous exchange details an extreme smoking quit plan where the speaker substitutes cravings with foods like bananas and Twinkies. The plan expands into odd side effects, including swinging from a tire chained to the office ceiling, and ends with a jab at returning to smoking for a lighter burden on health efforts.
Former boxer Gerry Cooney arrived at a Harrisburg bar with four companions and became abusive to an off duty officer. A bodyguard, Robert Wesnofske, resisted arrest and was knocked unconscious by the officer after a scuffle. Wesnofske, 37, was treated and released from Harrisburg Hospital.
A survey found 25 percent of students view engaged couples living together as immoral. Twenty percent say some married people may have lovers, while 50 percent deem adultery immoral. The report highlights varying attitudes toward fidelity.
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