Quote by John Witherspoon on Speaking
A historic note presents John Witherspoon urging restraint in speech. The aphorism emphasizes waiting to speak only with substance and stopping after delivering a statement. It reflects the educator's philosophy on concise, purposeful discourse.
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John Witherspoon
Is There Time to Save U S Industry Credibility Gap
Industry Week defends its claim on auto costs by arguing that labor and wages extend beyond the car plant. The piece cites General Motors figures and broad supply chains, noting most manhours occur outside the automaker and urging a fuller accounting of labor costs from miners to textile workers.
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U. S
General Motors
National Observer Bugs On The Highway
An opinion piece lampoons Volkswagen drivers as a distinct subspecies based on incidents in California Florida and Washington. It cites high speed behavior distracted driving and blocking a lane at RFK Stadium while predicting they should be confined to sidewalks.
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California
Florida
Sunshine State Parkway
Volkswagen
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
Washington, D. C
The
Washington Star
Maryland
Capitol Beltway
Star
National Observer
Appreciation for help during snowstorm praising four young men
Letters express gratitude to four Prudential employees who assisted drivers on December 3, 1971 in Greensboro during a heavy snowstorm. The note highlights their selfless acts, praise from readers, and notes about community charity efforts including the Christmas Cheer Fund.
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Prudential Insurance Company
Centennial
Meadowlawn
Greensboro
Diploma Ethic Sparks Debate On Higher Education
The Time Magazine comment that more Americans attend college reflects rising enrollments in the United States at 7.92 million, far above Western Europe. Inflation boosts college costs, while doubts about diploma value grow, suggesting future emphasis on individual ability and integrity to succeed.
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Time Magazine
America
Europe
United States
Sweden
England
West Germany
Costly packaging drives up food costs and waste
The United States Agriculture Department finds nearly 9 cents of every farm food dollar pay for packaging. Midlevel costs from convenience foods and distribution push wrapping expenses to 8.8 billion dollars annually, with 42 percent paper and 22 percent metal. Much packaging is nonrecyclable and environmental degradation accompanies convenience.
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US Agriculture Department
Cashless Shopping Trial Expands in Syosset
Milwaukee Journal notes Hempstead Bank customers in Syosset New York use a plastic card for purchases. Thirty five retailers participate with machines that credit retailers and debit buyers automatically. The piece questions progress and notes many live in a cashless society.
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Hempstead Bank
Syosset
N. Y
Christmas Reflections and Prayers Page
A collage of personal prayers and poems by local contributors. Holt McPherson and Sylvia Workman share faith and hope while Ginger Marsh Kathy Robertson and Mary Edna Hussey add seasonal verses about generosity, tree lore, and forgiveness.
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Capitol
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Armstrong Park
Thomas E. Dew
Charleston News and Courier
Milwaukee Journal
Cashless
Holt McPherson
Oo Afternan
Sylvia Workman
Kathy Robertson
Ginger Marsh
Linda S. Hamer
Candy
Jerry Deaton
Tomiie
Heaven
Ae Wereal Gins
Mary Edna Hussey