Gift catalog satire and medical cautionary note
A humorous scan of novelty gifts from a catalog with items like a musical spoon and a Santa suit dog accessory contrasts with a medical piece warning that backache requires finding underlying causes first. It references a secretarial desk that converts to space for a typewriter and lamp and notes the value of combining chiropractic care with physician oversight.
Understanding Chronic Back Pain and Myths
A reader asks about a persistent morning backache that eases after a few hours. The columnist explains back pain ranges from spine bone issues to surrounding muscle problems and notes public myths, superstition, and ignorance influence health beliefs.
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F.G
N.J
Mrs. G
Funeral Directors Share Insight Through NFDA Brochures
The NFDA offers five current brochures to explain funeral practices and emotions surrounding death. Amos N. Dunn, NFDA president, runs a moruary in Sulphur, Oklahoma, inviting inquiries for information and guidance.
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NFDA
Chase Manhattan
Amos N. Dunn
Oklahoma
Vigo Health Plan Survey Moves Ahead in Vigo County
W. L. Tatlock, chairman of the health services task force, outlined a county survey with volunteers contacting voters in each precinct. Indiana State University health students, Vigo County Health Department, and Senior Citizens will assist. Finnerty, newly elected president, plans an executive committee meeting soon and a regional meeting with nearby counties is tentatively planned for January.
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Bristol
W. L. Tatlock
Health Services Task Force
Vigo County
Tatlock
Indiana State University Health and Recreation
Vermillion, Clay, Parke
Sullivan
Putnam Counties
I65 final section opening near Indianapolis Gary
The Indiana State Highway Commission announced the final 19.9 mile segment of Interstate 65 between Indianapolis and Gary opens December 15. The stretch runs from Indiana 28 near Frankfort to U S 52 at Lebanon and cost 16.5 million dollars.
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Indianapolis
Gary
State Highway Commission
Indiana
Frankfort
U.S. 52
Lebanon
School Closings Amid Deficit and Tax Hikes Widespread
As districts face a $26 million deficit, Chicago plans 12 days of closures to save $1.9 million daily. Gov Ogilvie blocks extra aid until cuts in welfare. Kansas City voters weigh 54 cent tax hike for 1971 to fund salaries and services, amid broader state funding struggles and court rulings on property tax financing.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois
Chicago
Cook ‘County
Kansas City
Associated Press
Laurence J. O'Connor
West Warwick
R.I
California
State Supreme Court
Edwin H. Harper
New York City
Board of Education
Philadelphia
Turkey patrols guard Leicestershire turkeys this season
Police across Leicestershire launch special pre Christmas turkey patrols to protect the region's poultry from theft and poaching. The report notes broader financial cuts in school funding and activity suspensions, plus a Montana example of reduced athletic teams and travel.
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Gobbler
Leicester
England
UPI
Leicestershire
Woman escapes serious injury in freak crash
A 30 year old woman Joyce Whitman of 1024 Helen Ave escaped serious injury after her car slid on wet pavement on Canal Rd near the I 70 overpass. A plastic cable like obstruction caused her to brake suddenly and crash into the embankment, totaling about 1000 dollars in damage. Police investigated the incident as possible debris from a truck load.
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Joyce Whitman
Helen Ave
Ted Trefry
Canal Rd
Balloon flight carrying mail first attempted in 1859
The first balloon flight carrying mail occurred on August 17, 1859. Aimed to prove feasibility, the event marked an early milestone in airborne postal service advances.
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O’connor
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Plaza North Tues
Advertisa
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