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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1973
Page
3
A University of California study on leadership in single and mixed gender groups finds women see themselves as leaders more in all female groups and less in mixed groups while men show the opposite. Researchers say both genders discriminate similarly against women, rooted in traditional male dominance.
A reader asks if Peter Marshall’s on air quip about being his father was real. The column answers no and cites similar playful introductions.
A World Health Organization DDT spray in a Borneo village killed mosquitoes but caused a chain reaction. Cockroaches thrived, geckos sickened, cats died, rats multiplied, and caterpillars endangered thatched roofs. A planeload of cats parachuted in to restore balance.
A crossword style list of many small clues across and down covering common words and terms from numbers to geography and anatomy. Includes hints like small piece cravat and zodiac sign along with locations such as Ohio city and Scottish island.
Hugh Downs discusses a five‑night weekly educational series on sex and emotion, aiming to tackle topics from rape to abortion and contraceptive research. He envisions guest experts and a knowledgeable moderator, and backs Greater population education through media and the American Future committee.
In a town visit the writer argues government and producers hide facts about gas shortages. He cites shutdowns of small refineries, blocked Alaska pipeline bills, and a plan to limit supply to pressure prices. He claims major firms seek control over stations and rail at a 10 gallon limit as favoring the rich.
A compact column notes readers may miss mail insights and fuel a mix of facts. It covers common myths about Sitting Bull and Custer, the federal debt interest share, and hints at a trolley revival due to fuel shortages. It closes with Quotable Notables and folklore beliefs about luck and weather linked to insects and bees.
On this day in history notable events include the start of the Battle of Midway in 1942, King Charles I's capture in 1647, a peace treaty with Tripoli in 1805, and the Belgian monarchy's first king in 1831. Also noted are events in 1936 France, 1946 Argentina, 1961 talks between Kennedy and Khrushchev, Yugoslavia 1965, and a 196x fuel attack in Hai Phong. Birthdays include Robert Merrill and Rosalind Russell. Thought for today by Horace reflects neighborly risk.
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