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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1969
Page
11
Readers share clever hacks from garter fasteners for bra repairs to tape bandage removals and freezing cottage cheese cartons. Practical fixes include folding tape ends for painless removal and using tension curtain rods as makeshift towel racks and room dividers.
A reader mocks Christmas family newsletters by reprinting a composite scroll of self‑important yearend updates. The letter ridicules inflated claims of success and social activity, ending with a declaration to send out a bore‑worthy missive next year.
British architect Peter Hammond suggests Italy save the Leaning Tower of Pisa by building a giant statue of William of Innsbruck to hold up the structure. The tower leans 17 feet from center and gains about a quarter inch yearly. Italy offers a 480000 dollar prize for a century‑scale solution. Authorities acknowledged receipt of the plan but offered no comment.
Arlington beaut shop highlights hair fashions pleasing stylish women. A playful line from Sassy notes many brides may sail smoothly into matrimony, prompting shoppers to visit for updated styles.
In a bridge anecdote, East opens a pre-emptive four bid and a miscommunication leads to a spectacular seven trick defeat. The tale features Harry Fishbein and a four notrump misplay that cost 4,000 points and sparks regret from North the next day.
In Lusaka, AP reports women teachers will receive three months of maternity leave. Male teachers demand similar rights when wives give birth. A Ministry spokesman quips the ministry would consider it if male teachers could give birth.
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