Windmills of Berkshire and New England Histories
The piece argues against the existence of a long-armed Windmill in Berkshire County, noting instead short fan-bladed Spidermills used for water and power. It discusses regional wind reliability, settlers from Europe, and Gardiner's Island as an early windmill site with five mills by 1800, highlighting pioneer timber self-sufficiency.
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Berkshire
Don Quixote
Holland
Nova Scotia
Saint Augustine
Gardiner’s
Long Island
Lion Gardiner
Prince of Orange
Lion
Windmill on Gardiner’s Island shows colonial ingenuity
The article recalls a 17th century windmill on Gardiner’s Island, built with oak beams, wooden gearwork, and tallow lubrication. It notes Lion Gardiner’s feats, the mill’s multifold uses from grinding to loom power, and its beacon like presence facing Long Island. Robert David Lion Gardiner links the mill to American ingenuity and lunar achievement.
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Gardiner
Tropics
Long Island
Gardiner’s Bay
Robert David Lion Gardiner
America
Longer hemlines signal fashion and economic shift
New York fashion commentary links the rise of Midi and Maxi skirts to a broader economic impact. analysts expect multi sector gains in fabric, apparel, and retail, while predicting a slower overall economy. Key voices include A W Zelmek and Yves St Laurent. The piece blends fashion forecasts with market implications and social notes.
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Paris Couturiers
U.S
A. W. Zelemek
International Statistical Bureau
University of Virginia
Graduate School of Business
Dini
Zel
Gynal
Sylvia
Yves St. Laurent
Paris
Weighing the Butler of a War Endgame in Vietnam
A 1967 New York Times News Service analysis argues that mutiny and fear among young U S troops in Vietnam reflect a broader crisis as President Nixon leans toward withdrawal and peace talks. It portrays Company A of the 7th Light Infantry Brigade in Songehang Valley as a symbol of mounting casualties, political pressure, and the moral dilemma of ending a war.
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New York
Vietnam
Horst Faas
Peter Arnett
Associated Press
7Th Light Infantry Brigade
Songehang
Company A
Southeast Asia
Saigon
Thailand
Songchang
Hanoi
Paris
Jess Hanot
United States
New York Times News Service
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