Harry Hardwork and the obsession with time
The piece lampoons top executives who squeeze every minute from a day. It cites Wall Street Journal findings on obsessive productivity tactics from barren offices to secretary in car dictation and in flight seat tactics. The author warns against letting work erode family life and community, urging balance.
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Quip on Marriage Strains From Busy Earnestness
A witty line notes that marital trouble often begins when a husband is consumed by work and neglects his wife, suggesting balance in affection and duties is essential.
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Grid
Crossword clues cover across and down entries with many misspellings and broken words. The daily cryptoquote shows the substitution puzzle quote and yesterday's quotation by Sydney Smith.
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Foster Grandparents program recruits kinder elders nationwide
Washington reports on a federally funded Foster Grandparents program that seeks volunteers over 60 to mentor deprived children. The project spans 35 locations under a 5.5 million contract with OEO, emphasizing desire to help and suitability of institutions such as orphanages and long term pediatric wards.
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Dear Abby advice on loving a troubled boy
A 15 year old writes that past boyfriends with bad reputations attract her. She says decent boys are boring and a troubled kid needs more than friendship to go straight. She asks Abby to print the plea so parents may understand.
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Teenage Health Display Shown by Norwalk Scouts at Fair
Norwalk Girl Scout Troop 186 designed and prepared the Along the Highway to Health display for the Huron County Crippled Children's Society. The teens and leaders contributed hours without seeking recognition, and the public will view it in a quiet Health building spot at the fair.
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No Fear Cake Wall: Capitol West Front Stability
A lighthearted column mocks fears that the Capitol west front could collapse from vibrations. Architect J George Stewart warned of shock waves from an explosion, but the author concludes any risk is exaggerated and the wall would stand if not built of cake mix.
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