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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1966
Page
6
A cryptogram puzzle page presents across and down clues for a daily crossword with code letters replacing real letters. It includes sample mappings and a quotation by Emerson, hinting at mutable reputations through history.
Dear Abby replies to a letter about in law visits for Sundays ending with a laundry request. She suggests telling the sister in law that laundry is not done on Sundays and to do her own at home. The column then opines on why men mistreat wives versus mistresses, noting the mistress avoids chores while enjoying the perks.
A 17 year old asks how to break up with a steady girlfriend to date another. Abby suggests being kind and honest, telling her you want to date others, and perhaps having a friend initiate the first step. The column notes firmness over stubbornness in handling the breakup.
Norwalk leaders Mayor Clayton C. Lord Mayor Paul Burns and Karen Riddlebaugh judged the Christmas home decorating contest Sunday night. Kenneth Conway provided transportation and Mrs. Johnson aided routing, aiding judges who had to locate homes by street numbers amid the displays.
The piece notes California and New York gubernatorial spending tops five million dollars and warns that money dominates campaigns. It cites wealthed candidates like Rockefeller Kennedy and Harriman as advantaged, urges tighter campaign finance rules and tax measures beyond mere tinkering.
A quip notes that only Robinson Crusoe could finish his tasks by Friday. It playfully remarks on productivity and time management with a literary reference.
A reflective glimpse at New York’s Plaza Hotel, famed for its continental aura and storied guests. The writer recalls encounters with Dick Van Dyke, stars, and editors, and notes shifts from exclusive Oak Room to inclusive late hours as memories endure.
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