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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1972
Page
8
The Morris Daily Herald lists publication details and subscription options. Notice to subscribers emphasizes delivering the paper before six o clock each evening and to report any delivery issues promptly.
Dr. George W. Crane argues that effective writing and advertising hinge on the final impact rather than grammatical details. He contrasts editorial style with classic rules, citing high sales from bold headlines and single-word emphasis, and offers a booklet on applying these ideas in church bulletins and ads.
A letter from a teen describing 13 surgeries including tumor removal and kidney loss asks which sports are safe. Dr Lamb urges medical guidance first, suggests walking to build strength, and proposes noncontact options like cards and chess while staying socially active.
An editorial argues the inner city home ownership effort, backed by billions, has become a boondoggle. It cites frauds, rackets, and abusive practices by speculators and lenders, leaving the federal government as an absentee slumlord and questioning money as a cure. It notes $2.4 billion in lapsed FHA mortgages and calls for a better approach.
A collage of reader questions and tips from Dear Polly including yard goods purchasing at bolt ends, cleaning shredded foam pillows, plastic collar stays, repairing shirt collars, lining lunch boxes with washable paper, serving cheese squares with pretzel sticks, odor removal from jars with dry mustard, and ceiling crack repairs with tape. Readers are invited to submit ideas for Polly to use.
Across clues fill a travel themed puzzle. This compact set lists place names and terms including Canadian hillside and Central American rodent among others in a crossword style.
A condensed guide to network lineups and prime time offerings across CBS NBC and other stations. Highlights include news programs, classic comedies, dramas, and a mix of films and variety shows through late night.
Readers write to Ann Landers praising a Iowa couple planning to adopt a Black child despite family and social opposition. The column affirms their courage and love and offers encouragement.
On May 18, 1804 Napoleon was proclaimed emperor in France. Other events include Lincoln’s 1860 nomination, Vicksburg siege 1863, The Hague peace conference 1899, TVA creation 1933, Ethiopian surrender 1941, UN HQ move 1951, Gaza withdrawal 1971, Trudeau meeting with Soviet officials 1972, and a CBC-style thought for today with Q&A tidbits.
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