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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1972
Page
3
The article notes a shift in view of hobbies from exclusive, costly pursuits to widely embraced leisure activities. With shorter work weeks, adults pursue affordable interests like matchbook covers autographs keys and postmarks. Whittling woodworking knitting and gardening rise as accessible pastimes supported by clubs and media.
The Labor Department reports 1971 private non farm productivity rose 3.4 percent, the largest gain in five years, with Q4 up 4.9 percent. The pace suggests 1972 could see major inflation relief if momentum continues. Strong gains boost buying power amid rising costs and prices.
The Army’s new leadership ends Beery era in barracks and restores discipline. Brig. Gen. Ira Hunt says recruits will experience a tougher, more Spartan environment with lace curtains forbidden and morning reveille relaxed. Beginning February recruits receive 30 to 40 percent more exercise.
In Phoenix on Jan 17, operatives for New York Mayor John Lindsay covertly targeted 15 of 23 pledged Mexican American Muskie delegates in the 28th Assembly District. George Castillo head of Nosott was among those stolen, shifting 15 delegates to Lindsay at the Feb 12 convention and impacting the state convention makeup and AFL CIO goals.
Democratic National Chairman Lawrence F. O'Brien chose Florida Governor Reubin Askew as the convention keynote to woo Southern Democrats while signaling neutrality toward rivals. The plan aims to project unity for the Democrats and to position Askew as a youthful, moderate voice on housing urban reform and education.
French army tanks moved toward Paris to deter an alleged right wing Secret Army coup against President Charles de Gaulle amid reports a peace pact on Algeria was near. Byrd questions huge health research funding including 1,201,925 for infant monkey mother relation study.
A Daily Meditation reflects on Charles Dickens as a literary idol who faced a setback after criticizing America in American Notes and Martin Chuzzlewit. It argues harsh judgments turn readers against the critic even if their opinions start favorable, noting humanity rarely thrives on harsh words.
A roundup of satirical observations listing a plumber on welfare and other unlikely figures from Howard Hughes to a college president who shuns soliciting endowments. The piece riffs on social norms with pointed humor about public figures and everyday quirks.
State DOT researchers in Columbia report that pretty girl pedestrians, especially those in hot pants, distract male drivers and contribute to car crashes. No solutions offered.
A daily 10 day quiz with 100 questions rates 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 the correct answers. Then ten sample questions test artists, telegraph lines, weights, presidents, monuments, dragons, populations, colonies, provinces, and grammar.
A Middletown reader demands scrutiny of Henry Kissinger including his goals, funding and influence. She contrasts his activity with U S Senate oversight and calls for accountability for his commitments on behalf of the United States. She warns of long term consequences for Americans and POW families.
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