Almanac item notes historical milestones and birthdays
Almanac for Monday November 6 1972 lists events and birthdays including John Philip Sousa born 1854 and Lincoln's 1860 election. It recalls Rutgers beating Princeton in 1869 in the first intercollegiate football game and Brownell charging Truman in 1953 over Harry White. Nixon's 1968 win is noted.
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Rutgers
Editorial Thought For Today On Campaign Weariness
Washington Iowa notes a reflection on political campaigning and voter fatigue as the 1972 election ends. The piece laments partisan battles and asks if democracy can remain stimulating rather than mean and querulous. It argues for a better, shorter, and more engaging electoral process.
Infant Motorcyclist Echoes Baby’s Play Pen Noise
The piece cites Piaget to suggest very young riders hammer on toys or rev engines to gain attention and power. It compares a small motorcycle rider on fall days to an infant beating a drum for a big reaction from adults and parents.
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One Vote Matters A Naval Training Center bulletin note
The bulletin urges readers to value every vote by recounting historic examples where a single vote changed history. It emphasizes personal responsibility and the idea that one vote is the only vote you truly possess.
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Turfin Iowa City stirs debate on artificial turf investment
The letter expresses regret over Iowa's $300,000 artificial turf purchase funded by a Muscatine industrialist. It argues the investment was premature, cites Michigan State game fumbles, and notes safety and playability concerns. It references reporter Tait Cummins calling the project a mess and questions opinions of other institutions and players.
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Dear Abby Readers On Etiquette And Names
A reader complains about office secrecy when answering calls and a husband who never uses his wife’s name. Dear Abby responds that preferences vary, notes a reader insistence on being called by name, and discusses communication in relationships.
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West doubles spade overcall for diamond ruff foresight
Contract bridge lesson shows West using bidding cues to map play. After West doubles four spades and leads diamonds, East ruffs, hearts and clubs shift, declarer loses four spades clubs and a diamond ruff, down four for 100 points.
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