Valentine #5 January 1974

(5 January 1974)

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Tone's Mailbox / text article / 1 page (report information)

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Letters from: Julie Smith (from Poynton, Cheshire), Nikesh R. Coimbatore (from India), Christine Moffat (from Mauchline, Ayshire, Scotland), Elaine Chambers (from West Bromwich, Staffs.), Lynn and Diane (from Stoke-on-Trent), Meryl Griffiths (from Gangor, North Wales), Beverley, Jackie Sheebey (from Stratford, London), and Deborah Thomas (from Cardiff).

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Horoscopes.

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Brainy Borris's Box / text article / 0.2 page (report information)

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Borris talks about fox hunting and blood-thirsty sport.

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This Pop Pic responds to a request letter from F. Carroll (from Durham).

Warm & Elegant (Table of Contents: 5)

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fashion

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Focus on evening/day dresses from Miss Selfridge.

Cover Girl (Table of Contents: 6)

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Corduroy crept back into fashion late last year and for proof we have this long skirt and bomber jacket in faded blue needle-cord.

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fashion

…Ring Out Romance (Table of Contents: 7)

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As the old year ended, Suzy was determined to shut out the heartaches of the past.

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Suzy; Bobby; Mr Hartshaw

Synopsis

Suzy is done with her tiring six-month romance with Bobby. She's going to get to bed early so she doesn't get fired for falling asleep at work. But the neighbour upstairs has just finished exams and is partying. She is bored and can't sleep, and keeps running into her chatty, attractive neighbour who encourages her to party. Then she is sacked and he fails his exams. They decide to compromise on a quiet life that's interesting—together.

New Year Resolutions (Table of Contents: 8)

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Linda Newman

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Your favourite pop stars talk to Linda Newman

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Feature includes Garry Glitter, New Seekers, The Sweet, Barry Blue, Mud, Jackson Five and David Essex.

A Day Out in Town (Table of Contents: 9)

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Andrea Danzig

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Day of Suspicion (Table of Contents: 10)

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True friends aren't always the ones you know best! Lyn Carson was to find that out one fateful day when everyone and everything seemed to gang up against her…

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romance

Characters

Lynn Carson; Paul; Dan Finch

Synopsis

Lynn is taken to the police station, suspected of stealing handbags from her workplace. Neighbours see police taken Lynn and assume the worst. Paul, who she barely knows, offers any help she needs. Dan, her boyfriend, turns away in disgust. The false accusation is quickly cleared up. When Paul arrives at the police station, Lynn makes the decision that he is a better friend than Paul.

Indexer Notes

The introduction calls the lead character Lyn, while the rest of the story uses Lynn.

Sorry Dear, but Look at Your Skin (Table of Contents: 11) (Expand) /

Anne French Deep Cleansing Milk / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

The Shadow… (Table of Contents: 12)

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Mick felt helpless in the face of this mysterious creature… It was as if she had enchanted the whole theatre…

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A page is missing from the indexed copy and the title, which runs across the top of two pages, is incomplete.

David Bowie (Table of Contents: 13)

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Centrespread pinup.

When a Girl Knows How… (Table of Contents: 14)

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Genre

romance

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Wendy; Stewart

Synopsis

Wendy has a habit of getting men to do what she wants. She is trying to get Stewart's attention, but everything goes wrong. When she trips over, her photo ends up in the paper; he asks her to post fliers and they blow out the window when she forgets them. Then Stewart is transferred to another office and doesn't say goodbye. She decides to reform and stop taking advantage of people. She's surprised when Stewart comes back to ask her out.

Indexer Notes

Artist's credits are based on information provided by David Roach at http://deskartesmil.blogspot.com/2012/01/purita-campos-en-uk.html.

Mandy Gives a Helping Hand (Table of Contents: 15) (Expand) /

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Make a Pyjama Case (Table of Contents: 16)

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Wouldn't you just love to have this furry, little doggy lying on the bottom of your bed?

Throw Away Those Rollers (Table of Contents: 17)

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Andrea Danzig

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Our Andrea finds out how to 'blow-wave' hair

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fashion

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Journey into Fear! / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

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Ian Fraser's remote Scottish farm sounded like a haven to me when, soon after my adored father's death...

Genre

romance

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Christina (Tina) Taylor; Ian Fraser; Patsy; Paul; Morag; Duncan; Terry Nelson

Synopsis

Tina's room is vandalised and she leaves, but Ian convinces her to stay. She finds peace in the beautiful countryside. As the pair ride across Ian's land they meet Terry, who has fenced off an area he claims he owns. Ian says he purchased it from Terry's father and threatens action. Tina talks with Terry who tells her she is hiding from life and falling for someone to replace her dead father. That night, Tina sees Patsy sleepwalking toward the loch and saves the child. Ian is grateful and kisses her. Tina thinks she loves Ian, but is not sure that she should.

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Dear Stevie / text article / 1 page (report information)

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Pop the Question to Our Paul (Table of Contents: 20)

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Michael Jackson

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This is the Moment… (Table of Contents: 22)

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The time had come… the moment I'd dreaded yet yearned for! The moment that could change my whole life for better or worse…

Genre

romance

Characters

Jean; Mike; Doctor Graham

Synopsis

Jean believes that she will never find a man because she is ugly. She meets Mike who is blind and they fall in love with each other. When Doctor Graham offers a possibility of sight, Jean is frightened that Mike will stop loving her if he sees her—but she supports him to have the operation. As the bandages are removed, Mike gets just a flash of sight, including an image of Jean. He insists she is as lovely as he expected and will remember the brief sight forever.