Wild apple trees bloom across Berkshire pastures
In Rich mond spring, abundant wild apple trees bloom along wood edges and pastures, pale pink buds opening to white blooms. The piece wonders if they are survivors of old orchards or remnants of Johnny Appleseed's travels, noting his birth in 1774 and possible Berkshire route via the Westfield River, Housatonic, and Hudson before westward migration.
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Johnny Appleseed and the legends of his wandering life
The piece recounts Johnny Appleseed as a nurseryman who sowed orchards across Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana to aid settlers. It notes his charitable spirit his habit of giving away seedlings and homely myths about his animal language and healing herbs. It ends with scattered quotations and reflections misaligned with the main biographical thread.
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Bargain Colleges In Our Backyards In New York
New York officials project a four year college will cost 7360 publicly and 11120 privately by 1970, pushing families to seek value. SUNY offers up to 400 yearly scholarships, tuition waivers for low income, and loan options, while public colleges provide work study and lower costs.
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Problems Facing Western Allies in Europe and NATO
Washington reports mixed confidence in the Johnson administration as strains within the Western alliance rise. Gaullist France seeks reform of monetary systems and a peace with the East, while NATO's future is debated and Europe calls for renewed European leadership in settling the German question.
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Private Pensions Rise in Assets to 63.4 Billion
SEC report shows private pension funds grew by 3.4 billion last year to 51.9 billion in assets while paying 1.7 billion in benefits. At present market value the funds total 63.4 billion, mainly covering company employees and many run by unions. The annual SEC release was issued Thursday night.
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