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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1966
Page
6
The USPHS compares death rates from 1950 to 1964 to show rising mortality from diseases linked to smoking. It highlights sharp increases in lung cancer and emphysema, doubling chronic bronchitis deaths, and rising cirrhosis and heart disease deaths. The report notes greater female mortality growth since 1960.
A lighthearted quip reflects on bygone days when space travel sparked imagination rather than costs. The line alludes to nostalgia for simpler dreams and the marvel of exploration.
Puzzle clues list with across and down entries including Marble found in Belgium Semblance and many others. Incomplete clue set ends with Dolt Le for down 3.
One letter maps to another in a daily code. Decode by using letter patterns to reveal a quotation. The sample shows A for L and X for O and hints about calendar events. Yesterday's line states life is not dated merely by years and events serve as calendars.
The piece recalls Gleason at Toots Shor's during a 4 p.m. breakfast consensus that The Greatest is a genius on par with Chaplin, Fields and Laughton. It notes past put downs, his early talent on Brooklyn streets, and anecdotes of off camera humor and stubborn generosity despite debts.
A retiree couple complains about grandchildren in the apartment above. The writer resorts to noise and seeks guidance. Abby advises mature adults to address the issue directly with the upstairs adults. In a separate note, a student recounts copying a short poem for a hall companion.
A reminiscence sketches Jackie Gleason with friends like Toots Shor and Buddy Hackett. The piece recalls a costly misstep involving a poem, a mother’s anger, and a plea to avoid writing incriminating or demeaning material. It then shifts to anecdotes of Gleason in New York, humorous exchanges, and a running gag about diets and a mute parakeet.
Letter criticizes reduced funding for local schools highlighting lower per pupil spending than county districts. Warns of teacher attrition, shortages of supplies, and outdated teaching aids. Student writer cites examples like insufficient world maps and crowded desks, urging civic pride to prevent decline.
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