Polly's Pointers Short Cords on Irons Are Cause of Pet Peeve
A collage of reader tips on homemaking from DEAR POLLY, including requests for longer iron cords, sheet fitting tricks, and seam solutions. Practical hacks cover clothing repairs, cleaning suede, chair pads, and dent removal, with a note promising a dollar for usable ideas.
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Pot smoking linked to brain shrinkage in youths
A study of 10 young marijuana users averaging 22 years found cerebral atrophy on brain X rays, suggesting possible brain damage from long term cannabis use. The group showed personality changes and neurologic symptoms, unlike healthy controls.
Spain to launch first Spanish artificial satellite in 1974
Early in 1974 Spain plans to launch its first artificial satellite from California built entirely in Spain. Its mission includes studying the Doppler effect and ionospheric research. A separate medical report notes prolonged cannabis use linked to brain atrophy in 10 men, suggesting marijuana is not universally safe and may cause brain shrinkage with continued use.
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Barbs on road safety stir playful critique
A quirky exchange laments reckless driving and jokes about highway fixes in a playful critique. The banter references old songs and a tongue in cheek take on modern traffic behavior.
Doctor Lamb Advises Simple Exercises Over Expensive Weight Devices
Motion sickness and poor results from a lounge exerciser lead Dr. Lawrence Lamb to urge returning the device for a refund. He recommends at home sit ups and leg lifts to strengthen the upper and lower abdomen and suggests belly dancing lessons as another option.
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Water cue method aims to curb smoking in Germany
An intensive stop smoking program in Bad Homburg West Germany asks participants to drink water when craving a cigarette The regimen combines auto suggestion five days of lectures on smoking evils and water and expects the body and mind to be nicotine free.
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Hawaii It’s a nice place to do business
By mid-1970 Hawaii had 14,209 registered entities to do business including 9,755 local corporations 1,734 mainland or foreign corporations and 2,750 partnerships. In Q1 1969 there were 12,046 business units with employees, including 677 new businesses employing 4,958 people.
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