Parsons dead as library leaves campus in cutback shock
Editorial reflects on Parsons College closure after the library sale to the University of Houston signaling the end of the institution. It discusses space exploration gains, pure knowledge value, and Ames notes on spin-offs from moon program including potential advances in metallurgy, crystal growth, and ultra-pure materials.
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Parsons College
University of Houston
United States
Moon
Earth
Sky-Lab
Low Comedy and Scheduling Seen in Imitation Shows
A media critique targets poor timing and crude humor in new TV seasons. All in the Family style shows and specifically Lotsa Luck on NBC are cited for vulgar content unsuitable for children. The piece urges shifting such programs to after nine pm to protect younger viewers.
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Archie Bunker
NBC
No Soliciting Signs and Home Access Rules
A 1973 legal overview explains how no soliciting notices can revoke a door to door invite, making trespass possible if ignored. It notes apartment signs may protect tenants from pesterers, yet landlords can’t bar all access. A separate item covers a prostitutes' union picketing a hotel over police cooperation to trap sex workers.
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United States Supreme Court
San Francisco
UPI
Hyatt Regency
Margo St. James
Coyote
Smells Bad Readers Offer Remedies for Odor Malady
Abigail Van Buren recounts letters from readers in Roanoke Corona del Mar and Baltimore detailing odor issues. Suggestions include ENT assessment for ozena, naval cleaning, jewelry metal reactions, dental infections, eye glass frame hygiene, and alcohol cleaning. A Baltimore note promotes the Abby booklet.
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Abby
Marion B. Sultzberger
J. T
Corona del Mar
Cal
Baltimore
Abigail van Buren
Lasky Dr
Beverly Hills
Almanac Highlights On This Date In History
On October 23, 1973 the Almanac notes births of famed actress Sarah Bernhardt born 1845 and notable events including 1915 women marching in New York for suffrage, 1942 El Alamein offensive, 1947 Maine declared disaster area with $30 million damage, and 1955 Ngo Dinh Diem chosen in Vietnam's first free election before his later assassination.
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United Press International
Sarah Bernhardt
New York City
United States
8Th Army
el Alamein
Egypt
North Africa
Maine
Ngo Dinh Diem
Left or Right Hand Typing and Odd Marriage Notes
A collage of trivia on keyboard hand use with three fingers per typing, marriage counselor comments on retired stewardesses as wives, skate racing metaphor about finish lines, love lines about remarks to a gentleman, presidents who played instruments, height claims of Oklahoma and neighboring states, 1728 English Matrimonial ad, West German marriage ads rate, snowmobile earmuffs to muffle engines, with copyright 1973 L. M. Boyd.
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Marrlage Aus
Ellenbergy Morrison
Adam
Institute of Marriage
Europe
West Germany
Homework the right way for kids and parents
The text argues parents should support homework without doing the work. It notes benefits of review and preparation while cautioning against replacing the student's effort. It warns that emotional involvement can make a child nervous or tense when helpers stray from assigned methods.
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