Not A Lot of Skyscrapers America Text
Teresa Thomson examines impressions of the United States through Bjorg Saga and Wispen visiting Winchester. The Norwegians note fewer skyscrapers and more greenery than expected and contrast American church life and TV with Norway’s state control. The Earls discuss church and leisure norms, local hospitality, and social habits.
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Divided Over Legality Of Homosexual Behavior
A Gallup Poll among 1513 adults in June shows 56 percent support equal job rights for homosexuals while 43 percent oppose legalizing homosexual relations between consenting adults. The survey reveals strong disapproval of homosexuals in clergy and teaching roles and an overwhelming 77 percent oppose adoption by homosexuals.
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Times News Service
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Dade County
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Florida
Michael Kagay
New York Times
the Times
Metric Measuring Is Mouthful
Seventeen Magazine's August issue suggests metric conversions for common kitchen measures replacing standard units. The article also describes solar tea brewing, instructing readers to place a jar in strong sunlight for two to six hours, then enjoy sun-brewed tea with optional extra bags for strength.
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Seventeen Magazine
Mother Nature
Beauty Book For Men: Grooming Guide Hits 1977
New York report on Looking Good by Charles Hix a coffee table volume priced at 14.95 detailing men’s grooming from hair to feet. The author notes a dislike for the term grooming while delivering detailed, image filled coverage with frequent puns.
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New York
Hawthorn
Charles Hix
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Grocery Prices Rise with Some Sharp July Increases
An Associated Press survey of 13 cities shows overall grocery prices rose moderately in July with scattered sharp boosts. The market basket at checklist stores climbed in five cities and fell in eight, while orange juice and coffee driven changes dominated, and the seven month comparison shows higher totals in all cities.
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