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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1972
Page
4
The page presents a mixed word puzzle by Thomas Joseph with clues across and down. It lists numerous entries such as Ethereal, Sagacious, and Lily maid of Astolat, inviting solvers to fill the crossword grid and enjoy the linguistic challenge.
A cryptogram puzzle explains how substitution works with AX YDLBAAXR as an example and notes daily code changes. It references LONGFELLOW and includes a sample quote about beauty from Edward Gibbon as yesterday’s solution.
The listing shows a mixed broadcast slate with film titles High Wide and Handsome and Too Late Blues, plus a dense lineup of daytime and primetime shows. Irene Dunne Randolph Scott star in the early film while Bobby Darin and Stella Stevens appear in the later feature, amid news, game shows, soaps, and talk programs through the night.
Washington reports that over a quarter of federal workers took annual leave before the Fourth of July, creating a four day weekend. The piece notes a forthcoming Oct 1 pay raise amid debates on comparability with private pay, with Congress and Nixon at odds over timing and size. It cites projections of a 5.5 percent rise last year and possible increases to around 50,000 annual pay scales for lawmakers next year. It also contrasts private sector responses and union reactions to federal pay trends.
A compilation of Dear Abby exchanges covers a widower over 80 seeking dates, a troubled 12 year old Annie seeking help after abuse, and readers praising charitable gifting. Other notes address social security, common law marriage, and tipping etiquette in hospitality.
Washington report says McGovern believes Kennedy may accept second place and has urged aides to press him. Henry Kimelman bets on a Kennedy choice while Meyer Feldman remains skeptical. Kennedy has rejected the VP idea but may consider a surprise convention appearance amid draft talks.
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