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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1973
Page
2
Questions and answers cover George C. Scott complaining about the acting profession and Oscars, licensing for chiropractic practice reaching 49 states, Redd Foxx’s cooking, Beethoven’s fame, koalas in San Diego, and witty postscript notes about Hollywood figures and award history.
A satirical glossary mocks Watergate era jargon and figures. It lampoons terms like National Security and Executive Privilege while poking fun at figures such as the White House aides and Plumbers, using playful quotes and sharp political wit.
A crossword style list of homemaking terms with clues and downs filled in. Includes entries for stitch offspring cooking utensil Siouan Indian stop exist the the maiden name one who asks mix dough boy's nickname Blemish self esteem assist that one Latin fall month also split pulse Japanese sash tried implement and others. The page also quotes political terms and jokes about government agencies and checks and balances.
In New York, an AP dispatch highlights a quip filled scene as a movie usherette endures tired remarks from patrons. The jokes revolve around appearances, seating, moonlight lovers, and a cheeky line about a sex fiend. The item ends with a punchline referencing Frank and Ernest.
A reader-sourced roomful of overheard taunts and cafe vibes captures film theater chatter from a bygone era. Snatches include plea for help with popcorn and a flirtatious talker offering to buy a drink.
June 29, 1973 marks the 180th day of the year with 185 remaining. Notable events include the 1939 Dixie Clipper flight to Lisbon, Shakespeare's Globe fire in 1613, Tahiti under French control in 1880, Paderewski's death in 1941, Hanoi and Haiphong bombing in 1966, and a year-ago Supreme Court ruling on the death penalty. Birthday notes for Prince Bernhard and Stokely Carmichael are listed. Thought for today quotes Lincoln and grandson themes.
Review of Edgar Uncle Ed Dobbs's 64 page book from Dix Illinois recounting boyhood years at the Lincoln Orphanage. Humorous and sad tales include The Year Santa Missed Me The Molasses Barrel The Wooden Leg Midnight Brawl and The Long Hard Sweat with proceeds going to the Lincoln Orphanage via Dobbs donations.
A reader praises the newspaper letters for government debates and shares personal moments at a playground and church baptism in a park lake. Another writer attacks Social Security funds borrowing and cites a desire to redirect gold deval bonuses to repay trust funds. A third dismisses a one sided expose as unworthy of response from an anonymous author.
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