Speed Reading Breakthrough Demonstrated In California
Donald Walthers and peers showcased Optimation rapid reading at St Christopher School in West Covina. The program aims to eliminate subvocalization, claiming speeds up to 160 000 wpm for some readers with higher comprehension. Sister Francis notes improved confidence and retention while warning poetry may not suit the method.
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Young Walthers
St. Christopher School
Donald Walthers
Donald
Ayres
Francis
St. Christopher
Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH ACROSS AND DOWN PUZZLE
Puzzle page from Norwalk Reflector-Herald describes a cryptogram style crosswords with clues across and down by Thomas Joseph. Includes sample quote and mailing details for subscriptions and newspaper distribution in Norwalk Ohio.
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Thomas Joseph
Norwalk
Evening schedule with classic crime and comedy films on local stations
A dense TV grid outlines movies and programs from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. featuring Birds of Prey Bunny O’Hare Soul Soldier Ironside Kung Fu and more. It lists ABC CBS NBC and local shows including The Waltons Chopper One Highway Patrol News Tonight Captain Kangaroo Mayberry R F D and game shows like Jeopardy and Password with late-night news.
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Birds OF Prey
David Janssen
Ralph Meeker
Bunny O'Hare
Bette Davis
Ernest Borgnine
Robert DuQui
Caesar Romero
U.S.A
San Francisco
Mayberry R.F.D
Mike Douglas
Dinah Shore
Jeannie
Power of praise and family notes in Dear Abby columns
Dear Abby shares letters about appreciating effort at home and parenting. A wife laments lack of praise from her husband for cooking and home projects, while other readers advise on showing gratitude and teaching children manners. A Boston reader adds a personal anecdote about dealing with change gracefully.
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Abby
Ohio
This Is A Courtesy Call by Dick West
In a humorous column, Dick West mocks consumers who protest telephone solicitations. He praises solicitations as courteous and friendly, narrating an exaggerated exchange about a roofing company offering a free inspection and no obligation. The piece satirically extols unsolicited calls.
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Dick West Washington
UPI
Torporbolt Roofing and Siding Co
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Jack V. Fox
West Covina, Calif
Frederick Dougas
Douglas
Cindy Charland
Reading Foundation of California
Pasadena
Robert G. Ayres
Foundation
Rome
Sea Eagle
Pianist Templeton
Winston
Hairy
Longfellow
NEDGC
IKV
HBN
Samuel T. Coleridge
UPI News Service
Audit Bureau of Circulation and
Ohio Newspaper Association A
Milan
Monroeville
Wakeman
North Fairfield
Greenwich
New London
Willard
Huron
Erie
U.S
Elviney
Lukey Barlow
Ngress
QTV
ABC News
Chopper
Ted Armstrong
CBS News
NBC News
All My Children
Young & the Restless
Phil Donahue
General Hospital
Abigail van Buren
Boston Reader
West
Snoopy
Thrillsville
Sniff
Walker
Kirby
Prince Bartho
Grimko
MR. Ransoff
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