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Six Famous Americans Tell: ft My Secret of Relaxation AMERICA OUT-OF-DOORS From the wisdom of their broad experience, these celebrities confirm the theme of this special issue: America out-of-doors makes for a healthy America! 3 The Secret off Mountain Hiking By Supreme Court Jut I ice William O. Douglas Hiking and mountain climbing are hobbies for everyone, young and old. One who starts early in life can enjoy Class 5 and Class 6 climbs (advanced categories) for years. The less difficult ones can be done at a slow pace throughout life. And hiking is for men and women in their 80s as well as for teen agers. They are. hobbies that give tone to the body. They also widen the horizons of the mind, opening up the wonders of nature that are all around us. The Secret of Walking By Harry S. Truman As part of my daily routine, I usually take a walk of a mile-and-a-half, at a pace of 120 steps a minute, from 6:30 to 7 each morn ing ... I learned to do this during my period of service in the National Guard and in the First World War. I still walk at that pace, not be cause I wish to hurry but because, if you are going to take a walk for your physical benefit, it is neces sary that you walk as if you are going some place. After you are 50 years old) this is the best exercise you can take. Of course, some aging exhibitionists try to prove that they can play ten nis or handball or anything else they did when they were 18. And every once in while one of them falls dead of a heart attack. I say ' that's not for me. The Secret of the Sea By Anne Morrow Lindbergh The beach is not the place to work, to read, writer or think. At first, the tired body takes over completely. As. on shipboard, one descends into a deck-chair apathy. And then, some morning in the second week, the mind wakes, comes to life again. . . It begins to drift, to play, to turn over in gentle, careless rolls like those lazy waves on the beach. One never knows what chance treasures these easy, unconscious roll ers may toss up on the smooth white sand of the con scious mind. But it must not be sought for or heaven forbid! dug for ... To dig for treasures shows not only 'impatience and greed but lack of faith. Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach waiting for a gift from the sea. The Secret , of Picnics By Got. Nelson Rockefeller Picnics are a wonderful way to relax on the ter race, the beach, in the woods, or under a shade tree on the lawn or meadow. Family and friends of all ages can enjoy them, whether they are simple and spontaneous or the result of careful planning. They are one of my favorite forms of outdoor recreation. HV1 n 1 1 The Secret of Fishing By Herbert Hoover Fishing is the chance to wash one's soul with pure air, with the rush of the brook, or with the shimmer of the sun on the blue water. It brings meekness .and inspiration from the decency of nature, charity toward tackle makers, patience toward fish, a mock ery of profit and egos, a quieting of hate, a rejoicing that you do not have to decide a darn thing until next week. And it is discipline in the equality of men for all men are equal before fish. .The Secret of Contemplation By Bernard Baruch In this age of distraction, with its hectic pace and com plex problems, all of us need to pause now and then to re view our activities and recover our bearings. There is no bet ter way to do this than to take to the out-of-doors. Whenever I have felt the pressures build ing up, I have sought the.peace and quiet of the South Carolina countryside where I was born. There, hunting or fishing or just sitting on my front porch watching a sunset, I have been able to clarify my thinking and refresh my body and spirit. Even an hour or two spent on a park bench provides a chance for detached contemplation to regain one's perspective. Excerpt from the book, "Mr. Citizen" 1960 by Harry S. Trumn; published by Bernard Geii Associates Excerpt from "Gift from the Sea" 1955 by Anne Morrow Lindbergh: reprinted by permission of Pantheon Books. Inc. S3! COVER: Photographed by Roy Pinney, this family has already fallen prey to wanderlust. And your family, too, will want to head for the out-of-rdoors after reading the pleasure filled feature.' in this extra-special issue. WooJdy May 21, 1361 ICONARD $. OAVIOOW I'rc.idcnt iii( l'Mil r Board of Editors WAITER C. DREYFUS I'irr l'retideat PATRICK -E. . O'ROUIKE .1 ,, rr(..0 Director MORTON FRANK Director of PnblUher Relation -Send all advertising communications to Family Weekly, 153 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 1, III. - Address all communications about editorial features to Bob Driscoll, John Hochmann, Jerry Klein, Harold London, Family Weekly. 60 E. 54, h St., New York 22. N. Y. Murro, Miller, Jack Ryan, Peer Opp.nh.imer, Hollywood. IMt, FAMILY WEEKLY MAGAZINE, INC., 153 N. 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