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Newspaper
Sterling Script
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1973
Page
1
Editorial reflects on a new mini course program that handled 1800 students across 100+ classes through a twofold plan: a simple volunteer-based scheduling system and a loose schedule guaranteeing space rather than rigid enrollments. It credits student participation and planning, noting high assembly attendance and praise for organizers, teachers, and speakers.
Jeff Aper surveys the baseball year predicting the Cubs end a 27 year drought in the NL East led by Whitey Lockman and Ernie Banks. He sees the Reds atop the West, Dodgers improving offense, Astros pitching, and a Yankees Murderous Row in the AL East with Nettles. He predicts Phillies vs Rangers in the World Series with Short trading away bullpen in winter wheeling and dealing.
A column questions smoking harms and life expectancy. It notes a man who starts at 19 may live about 65 versus 74 for a non smoker, and warns smokers twice the risk of heart disease. The piece ends with a bleak reflection on how quitting or continuing affects mood and outlook.
The Senior Corner lists seniors headed to colleges and workplaces across Illinois Wyoming and Missouri with majors including pre med elementary education and drama. It notes names such as Joel Bankes Liz Bogott Diana DeWeerd Lee Dillion Kathy Gould and Diana Wallen plus others and covers smoking cessation concerns and the social pressure to light up.
A local columnist relays a parable about a gift called a Fuzzy that spreads warmth and belonging. A witch spreads doubt and fear, turning Fuzzies into cold Prickelies, prompting people to withhold kindness. The tale ends with children reclaiming generosity and continuing to give Fuzzies.
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