20 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1976
Page
1
Utility trials suggest shifting up to 20 percent of residential electricity use to night hours after 8 p.m. could reduce annual bills for water heating by about 57 dollars per home and lower daytime production costs. Families might bake, launder, and cook at night to save more and ease energy demand.
A reader urges husbands to avoid shoveling snow due to heart attack risk and suggests wives take over. The letter cites American Heart Association data from 1958 to 1960 and notes declines by 1975 but ongoing high heart disease rates among men. It references Time magazine and calls for public awareness and safety measures.
In a 1976 Le Mars Daily Sentinel health note, readers are urged to curb overeating and smoking while maintaining weight and regular exercise. The piece argues arteriosclerosis stems from fatty deposits and calcium, stresses diet differences among nations, and warns against inconsistent workouts. It cites beef and dairy as higher cholesterol risks and urges gradual, consistent activity.
A reflective Christmas memory contrasts Christmas Eve and Christmas morning traditions. The piece recalls a family balance between myth and reality, celebrating St Nicholas and gift giving with love. The writer recalls midnight reindeer, secret deeds, and the enduring magic of Santa Claus without heartbreak.
The writer recalls sleepless Christmas eves and early dawn raids to the tree, praises the magic of meeting Santa at the A. J. Masuen building, and muses that every future Santa could be the secret St. Nicholas, preserving the myth.
Why and when to vote them out shows a mix of good and bad news. A farmer recalls cows producing powdered milk from strong breath, while weather hints at relief before possible later storms. The piece muses on taxes, public spending, and Christmas wishes, asking why some face taxes while others profit. It also jokes about life rafts and asks why a woman's face is taxed differently, mixing commentary and humor.
Antique cars attract mainly wealthy collectors as prices range from thousands to hundreds of thousands. Notable sales include a Rolls-Royce Phantom bought for 280,000 by a Kentucky merchant from a seven-car lot once owned by Queen Juliana, and a 1929 Duesenberg bought for 205,000 by Walter Spilsbury in 1974.
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