January Monday Blues Reach Midwinter Peak
A New York survey finds Monday as the week’s most unpopular day and January the least liked month. It notes mood dips in early day hours, Mondays, and the first three months of the year. Psychologists suggest coping by changing routines to get through the day.
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Mondays and Fridays and the psychology of leisure
The piece discusses how some people fear weekends and seek guilt relief through competitive leisure like poker or chess. It suggests normalizing blues by helping others, reflecting on one’s luck, and even simple acts like observing strangers on a subway to gain perspective.
Jim Mills Named Managing Editor
Jim Mills is designated managing editor in a staff reshuffle announced Monday January 19 1976. The formal appointment follows changes in the newsroom leadership as the paper reorganizes for the new year.
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Muskie Faces Challenge of Defining Democratic Direction
Washington notes analyst Robert Squier calls Muskie's TV address a bully pulpit but warns a strong speech hinges on offering clear direction for the Democratic Party. The piece surveys party fissures over government scope and the search for a middle ground amid Watergate era distrust.
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Proxmire Sees Fleece of the Year in a 66 Million Jet
Wisconsin Senator William Proxmire targets the 66 million dollar USPS jet fleet as wasteful. He urges use of commercial flights to save money and argues refunds if rate increases are overturned. He faults cabinet officials for special treatment and calls for coach-class economies in travel policy.
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Mark My Words Dont Hang Up
Jim Fiebig writes of a six day letter delay and a surreal dream where a telephone system acts as a quasi government. An errant call to Concord is traced to Racine and ends with a botched birthday greeting and a weekend recording.
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Olympics farce and politics taint modern games
George F. Will argues the Olympics have always been political and commercial, citing 1896 delays, Snow Life in Innsbruck, Montreal costs, Munich memories, and ABC’s $40 million broadcast. He compares Olympics to the United Nations, noting corruption, propaganda, and spectator spectacle as enduring forces.
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