Today’s highlight
On Jan. 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court, in its Roe v. Wade decision, declared a nationwide constitutional right to abortion.
On this date
Britain’s Queen Victoria died at age 81 after a reign of 63 years; she was succeeded by her eldest son, Edward VII.
Thornton Wilder’s play “Our Town” was performed publicly for the first time in Princeton, New Jersey.
America’s first commercially licensed television station west of the Mississippi, KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, made its official debut.
The Arthur Miller drama “The Crucible” opened on Broadway.
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy died at the Kennedy compound at Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, at age 104.
The Senate confirmed Madeleine Albright as the nation’s first female secretary of state.
Theodore Kaczynski pleaded guilty in Sacramento, California, to being the Unabomber responsible for three deaths and 29injuries in return for a sentence of life in prison without parole.
Longtime Penn State coach Joe Paterno, who’d won more games than anyone in major college football but was fired amid a child sex abuse scandal, died at age 85.
Chinese health authorities urged people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings after warning that a new viral illness that had infected hundreds of people and caused at least nine deaths could spread further. Health officials in Washington state said they were actively monitoring 16 people who’d come in close contact with a traveler to China, the first U.S. resident known to be infected with the virus.
More than one worthy cause could require your generous support, but you may want to consider establishing appropriate boundaries to keep it sustainable for you. Enjoy receiving recognition for group participation.
You may expect too much from too little; you will never harvest sweet fruit if you never stop to plant any seeds. Opportunities may sprout up that are not worthy of your time; focus on long term results.
It may be difficult to know who real friends are. You might be on the same wavelength with business contacts or casual acquaintances, but they still might not have your back if or when things go haywire.
You might go along with the crowd for acceptance, for validation, or to avoid criticism. Avoid working with financial matters at this time. Following guidelines is part of fulfilling your duties.
There may be consequences depending on how you react to drama. A situation could seem challenging now, but by being more accepting you can end up being the hero. Discussing issues calmly can bring a great compromise.
Someone may promise more than they can deliver just to be reassuring and avoid confrontation. Check the facts and insist on full transparency so you won’t be lulled into a false sense of security.
Talk things over. Valuable knowledge and insights may be yours if you hold frank conversations with friends or colleagues. You may realize that someone who has been extra attentive has an interest in you.
Your mind could be extra snappy today, and you may need it in order to handle a current or developing problem. Someone may need reassurance or a hefty dose of rational thinking to handle a delicate situation.
You can grasp details in depth, but sometimes self-sabotage gets in the way, so sensible analysis might be ignored. Be sure that whatever actions you take will stand up to scrutiny and uphold on your reputation.
Serious subjects might be spotlighted. Lighthearted fun and games might not be appropriate for all situations; concentrated and careful handling can help people feel more secure. Your efforts and hard work should be appreciated.
A new season can bring new ideas and all the right solutions necessary to implement them. If no one is really sure what is needed or even being looked for, wait for clarification before starting anything new.
Come as you are. You don’t need to put on a fake front or pretend you are more than you really are; the courage to be authentic is considerably more impressive. Listen to your inner doubts about someone or something.
Any feeling of competence could be at a high point during the upcoming four to five weeks and your ambitions may undergo a growth spurt that extends to April. Consider waiting until late March when your intensity of purpose should be strong to make important financial decisions or to focus on a new business. Throughout April and May, you should be more popular and willing to participate in group events, so think about widening your social network and making some helpful connections. May could be an even better time to launch a new project since you might be given opportunities that would otherwise be missed.
Magi Helena, Tribune Content Agency