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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1977
Page
6
The essay humorously laments discarding a beloved but defective television. Bombeck notes the TV’s handsome cabinet, the temptation to keep it, and the small flaws like picture spins and odd maintenance quirks that delay letting go. The riff hints at pop culture and mid century TV quirks without graphic detail.
A couple debates how to dispose of aging television sets after upgrading to new models. They joke about passing sets to family, repair options, and the impracticality of moving several units while noting the lingering odor from the porch set.
Dr. Frederick H. Jones of the University of Rochester promotes a near invisible discipline system for fifth graders. Teachers learn quick, precise, low-key techniques to regain control, including eye contact, calm commands, and brief interactions, with short training sessions for staff.
A Harvard study of 17 000 male alumni shows heart attack risk drops as weekly energy output rises. Strenuous activities such as swimming running basketball and handball reduce risk, while casual sports like golf bowling baseball softball and volleyball show little impact. The research tracked 572 heart attacks over six to ten years, noting benefits across ages and both fatal and non fatal events.
The Jaycee Outstanding Young Farmer award will be presented at the Carbondale Jaycees 8 p.m. meeting at the Golden Bear Restaurant on Wall Street. Guest speaker will be Bob Frank from the Jackson County Extension office.
The Du Quoin Garden Club plans a Christmas luncheon at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Perfection Club on U.S. 51 in Du Quoin. Parents Without Partners Little Egypt Chapter No 436 will hold a family evening at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Dairy Queen in Carterville.
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