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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1970
Page
6
A 1958 to 1970 look at American wealth shows many households own more goods yet poverty persists. Census data reveal 10 percent in poverty, with deep gaps by income, cars, homes, and appliances. Declines in poverty from 18 percent in 1960 are noted despite rising affluence.
The survey reports recoverable stripping coal at 128 billion tons as of January 1, 1970, about 29 times past strip mined coal and 690 times 1969 output. About a third of disturbed land has been reclaimed, but cost of reclaiming often exceeds land value and stricter rules raise prices for strip mined coal.
A medical column explains paronychia or felon on a finger, urging hot salt water soaks, a warm wet poultice, and prompt drainage. It warns against useless remedies and notes iodine treatment and possible surgical incision if infection drains poorly and may spread.
A witty line notes that many recipes for ruining one's day involve chronic lateness to work. It suggests tardiness as a foolproof method to cause trouble and groans about punctuality.
David Lawrence argues campus antiwar sentiment grows from ignorance and misperceptions of U S actions. He cites Khrushchev Remembers claims that Vietnam relies on Soviet arms and China’s influence, urging government clarity on foreign aid and the true adversaries guiding the war.
Hal Boyle reflects on memory as a healing force and the mind’s power to endure. He notes how recalling past times sustains fortitude and hope, weaving in nostalgic vignettes of Christmas, manners, and notable figures like Wallace Beery. He ends by asking, Those were the days memory?
On December 22 across history dates include 1696 Dreyfus found guilty by a French military court, 1650 New England bakers must use standard loaf weight, 1775 Continental naval fleet formed, 1869 Georgia to ratify the 15th Amendment, 1942 U S bombers hit Rangoon, 1944 Bastogne call response Nuts, 1980 budget shift toward science, 1970s Hubert Humphrey trip to the Far East.
Washington notes Dr. Sherman N. Kieffer of the National Institute of Mental Health warns marijuana use by some youths during adolescence may lead to lasting psychological harm. He argues regular use can hinder normal growth and coping, risking serious mental damage and self medication avoidance of treatment.
Nixon signals a bold Texas gambit by nominating John Connally, betting on his clout with business leaders to draw conservative Democrats and offset weaker shows in key states. Analysts note Connally could sway party loyalty, affect Wallace’s cross country bid, and tilt Texas toward Nixon if demographics and registration gains materialize.
The Palladium Times lists postal status, consolidation with Oswego Palladium and Oswego Times, and staff. It shows publisher Clark Morrison the third and business manager Thomas A. Cloutier, with yearly and weekly carrier rates and mail rates for Oswego and nearby counties, plus advertising representatives Thomson Newspapers. The note confirms Associated Press rights and local news ownership.
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