Expanding Recreation Fueling Shift in American Living
A shift from traditional leisure to boating, camping and travel marks a growing, semi nomadic lifestyle in the United States as leisure time and income rise. Industry growth outpaces golf and pools, with boating expanding over 15 percent annually. The piece also notes political dynamics and public policy quirks, including plans to automate toll collection on the Delaware River bridges, ending human thanks from toll takers.
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Energy crisis can be overcome through price reforms and pipeline
James J. Kilpatrick argues the energy crisis is solvable with higher domestic gas and gasoline prices, public funding for energy research, and the Trans Alaska Pipeline. He cites Alaska North Slope reserves of 10 billion barrels and projected output rising to 2 million barrels daily after five years, noting an ecological price.
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Nixon backs Haldeman at White House amid Watergate turmoil
In a brooding White House, President Nixon confirms he will not fire staff chief H R Haldeman or overhaul the inner staff despite Republican pressure. Aides warn of possible fallout if Haldeman is indicted, while debate continues over a broader staff shakeup and Nixon's strategy ahead of a public Watergate address.
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Bob) Haldeman
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National Library Week guest speaker in Norfolk
Star Files notes Mrs. Alexander Crosby known as Nancy Gray Larrick spoke in Norfolk during National Library Week. Wendell Dick will represent West Virginia University on the steering committee at the National Convention of the American Association of Health Physical Education and Recreation. A 25 years ago item recalls Bing Crosby as Grand Marshal of the Apple Blossom Festival parade guest of State Senator Raymond R. Guest in Warren County. Dorothy Bell of Charleston and Virginia Shine of Shawnee Avenue attended the festival as guests.
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Shawnee Avenue
Euphemisms Mask Unpleasant Truths Across Behavior
The text argues euphemisms soften harsh realities by masking mean or unworthy conduct. It claims people shield feelings, save faces, and mislabel acts like lying, stealing, adultery, and aggression as tact, shrewdness, love, ambition, or fidelity, making the ugly facts easier to swallow.
Separating GOP Sheep from the Goats in Watergate Shadow
Washington political commentary focuses on how Watergate tarnish ripples into GOP campaigns for House Senate and governors. Senator Robert Dole seeks to dissociate the party from the scandal while acknowledging voter cynicism and the party’s fragile position amid investigations and leadership shakeups.
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How to Score Memory Genius Quiz Results
Based on 100 questions over 10 days, daily averages label performance as Memory Genius for 9–10 correct, Very Superior for 7–8, Excellent for 5–6, and Good for 4. Turn to page 2 for correct answers. Answers: Sultan of Swat is Babe Ruth. John the Baptist died by beheading. Isle of Wight is off England's south coast. Walter Cronkite ends with and that's the way it is. eight parts of speech nameable. pachyderm is a thick-skinned mammal. God’s promise not to flood again is symbolized by a rainbow. Highland Fling is a Scottish dance. Port-au-Prince is on the island of Hispaniola. the sea parted for Moses was the Red Sea.
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