Shrinkage and fashion trends span shoppers and barbers
Retail losses reach 3.5 billion yearly with shoplifting blamed for half. Deterrents like electronic tags cut theft as 1965 to 1970 growth surged then slowed. Beatles link hair styles to a barber resurgence while conservation notes recall a 1911 four power pact cutting sea seal hunting and boosting populations to about 1.5 million.
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United States
National Retail Merchants Association
Merchants Association
Russia
Japan
Canada
McGovern Faces Tough California Primary Defense
Senator George McGovern arrived in California amid a ferocious primary fight set for June 6. He faced questions on defense cuts and agreed to three televised debates fueling Humphrey’s strategy. McGovern’s well funded, polished campaign contrasted with Humphrey’s revitalized push as California voters scrutinized his positions and momentum.
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Sacramento
Calif
Rhode Island
Oregon
George McGovern
California
Sacramento Press Club
McGovern
Pearl Harbor
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
Eugene Wyman
Los Angeles
Wyman
Connell
Perino
West
Beverly Hills
Democratic Party
Byrd Plan on Federal Judges Sparks Debate on Tenure
Senator Byrd proposes eight year terms for federal judges with Senate confirmation, arguing life tenure concentrates power and weakens accountability. The piece notes historical context from Marshall to Jefferson, cites state practices, and contrasts with current public debates and campaign dynamics in 1972.
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Washington
U.S
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Judiciary
Senate
Byrd
Democratic
John Marshall
Thomas Jefferson
High Court
Hamilton
Patrick Henry
Henry
Jefferson
Supreme Court
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
American Judicature Society
American Bar Association
Administration supporters push compromise on tax plan
Senate talks aim to salvage a bitterly disputed plan to withhold taxes on income from dividends and interest. The piece notes continued negotiation and political maneuvering as the measure faces resistance.
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Senate
Loyd William
Bill” Ashworth
Handley
The
Wigwam Wisemen of America
Love transforms a pianist's cold performance into heartfelt art
A brilliant pianist, praised yet distant, is told by an elder pianist that true love is missing. After a pupil reveals her engagement, the teacher notes the shift in playing. Once love sweeps the soul, new powers and rapture awaken, changing life and artistry.
TV Debate Highlights Unanswered Questions in 1972 Nomination
Analysis notes that the CBS Face the Nation discussion between Senators Humphrey and McGovern offered mainly defenses of past records. The piece argues the debate failed to clarify positions on Vietnam or domestic policy and predicts future discussions will need concrete proposals rather than political charges.
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Washington
CBS
Hubert Humphrey
George McGovern
Johnson
Nixon
McGovern
Humphrey
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Congress
Peking
Moscow
Memory Quiz From Haiti to World Facts
A reader asks ten trivia questions covering geography and history. Topics include Haiti’s origin, Port au Prince, largest continent, coffee imports, horse racing direction, Georgia’s capital, hematology, Italy’s surrender year, Jai Alai, and lighter materials like balsa versus cork.
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Hispaniola
Port-au-Prince
U.S
Georgia
Atlanta
Lexington
Nashville
Savannah
Italy
Cork
Middle Years Have Their Rewards as Well as Demerits
HAL Boyle notes middle age brings fewer headaches and more steady rewards. The essay argues midlife offers quiet joys, familiar routines, and a calm acceptance of aging, with some lingering demerits balanced by new contentment.
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New York
God
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Winchester
Conrad Hoover
Joan Farrell
Lee Ebert
Sacred Heart Church
Winchester Evening Star
Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Thomas T. Byrd
Douglas B. O'Connell
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