Denim Revival: Teens Turn Jeans Into Jewelry And Quilts
New York reports a denim trend where teens and college students transform old blue jeans into wearable art and home textiles. Ann Board, Linda Prince, Charles Renick, Colleen Corcoran, Susan Fisher and peers from Vassar, UPenn, RISD, Iowa State and Syracuse showcase denim jewelry patches skirts quilts and aprons, with stitched flowers patches and decorative details.
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New York
Mademoiselle’s College Board
Ann Board
Vassar
Ann
Linda Prince
University of Pennsylvania
Charles Renick
Rhode Island School of Design
Young Find Peaceful World Impossible For Humanity
A survey of eight of 12 high school and college students finds that they believe a world without war is an impossible dream. Respondents cite human nature greed and differing views as root causes of conflict with several offering cautious optimism about diplomacy and peace through understanding.
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Nancy Gilbert
Wayne Horvath
Nutley
N.J
Edward Platt
Springfield
Cindy Coder
Santa Ana
Cali
Marilyn Seever
Queens
N.Y
Cathy Koechlin
Seneca Falls
Michael Hamner
Santa Calif
Don Kendall
Washington, D.C
Greg Petersen
West Burlington
Iowa
Margaret McMillion
Louise Jones
Calif
Tony Verenzano
Miami
Fla
Charles Huber
Scott Meltzer
State College
Persians Build Palaces Merging Syrian Babylonian and Egyptian Arts
A historic overview notes Persians crafted palaces by blending architectural styles from three conquered realms Syria Babylonia and Egypt, creating a unique imperial aesthetic that reflected cross regional influences.
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Assyria
Babylonia
Egypt
Students Help Others And Help Themselves At VIP Projects
Urbana AP reports University of Illinois students volunteer through Volunteer Illini Projects Inc. VIP runs nine projects with about 76 programs and 40 agencies. Students like Paul Foran and Karin Madura emphasize personal benefit, not self sacrifice, while aiding blood drives, elder visits, child pals, and recreation centers.
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Foran
Chicago
LaGrange
Ill
VIP
Superman
Dogooder
Tom Payne
Philo
Institute of Aviation
Tim
Payne
Karin Madura
Oak Forest
Madura
Red Cross
Champaign-Urbana
Appalachia
Wilbur Heights
Jim Ryden
Basking
N.J
Ryden Sai
Teens On Wheel By MICHAEL LAMM
A reader column discusses car troubles and fuel economy. Worried asks about stalling on turns and stiff steering while Disappointed seeks MPG comparisons between a 1968 Ford 390 and a newer 1970 Ford with similar engines. The reply suggests carburetor float adjustment and a swap test to diagnose.
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Mike
Whist Party At Le Foyer In Biddeford
A Sunday night Whist party was held at Le Foyer on Pool and Foss streets in Biddeford. Helen Palmer topped the high scores with a group including Lumia Lacourse Simonne Blais Harold Sawyer and others. Door prizes went to Ernestine Barebe Rose Daigle and Ronald Dumont. A next week session and a monthly meeting are planned. a bean supper is set for Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.
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le Foyer
Pool
Foss
Biddeford
Helen Palmer
Lumia Lacourse
Simonne Blais
Harold Sawyer
Helen Dean
Medley Beaulieu
Joseph Vigir
Edmond Morin
Renais Damon
Willie Desgrandmont
Georgianna Bissonnette
Corrie Tapley
Reina Lagrange
Elise Paul
Ernestine Barebe
Rose Daigle
Ronald Dumont
Switzerland’s Cantons Named as States in Federal System
In Switzerland the states are called cantons reflecting the federal setup. Each canton has its own constitution parliament and government while sharing sovereignty with the federal level.
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Switzerland
Cantons
Kennebunk Advent Church Wins Peony Crusade Victory
The Kennebunk Advent Christian Church completed a three month Peony Crusade for Missions raising 673.90 in coppers and folding money with the women’s team narrowly defeating the men. The denomination’s drive topped 109000 for missions in the Philippines Malaysia Japan India and Mexico and home work in the United States. Church supporters include Harold Towne and family in Mindanao where an agricultural ministry aids locals. A Spaghetti Splash Victory Supper with 170 attendees celebrated the results.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunk Advent Christian Church
Crusade For Missions
Local
Mission Society
Phillipines
Malaysia
Japan
India
Mexico
Kennebunk Church
Harold Towne
Rachel Towne
Mindanao
Advent Christian Church
Freed Israeli Pilots Describe Torture During Captivity
Three Israeli pilots released by Syria after a prisoner exchange said they were regularly tortured in three years of confinement. They recounted beatings, electric shocks, and denial of Geneva Convention protections. Israel exchanged 56 Arab POWs and a Druze leader for the pilots, ending negotiations via the Red Cross.
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Tel
Israel
Golan Heights
Syria
Lebanon
Egypt
International
Red Cross
Israli
Defense
Moshe Dayan
Galan Heights
David Elazar
Quneitra
Myrtle Warbler Returns North With New Title
Maine Audubon Society notes the Myrtle Warbler is now named the Yellow-rumped Warbler after a reclassification by the American Ornithologists Union. The change affects life lists and birding records, aligning Myrtle and Audubon’s warblers as the same species. The article also mentions other AOU name updates, including the Baltimore oriole becoming the Northern oriole.
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Wayne Hanley
Maine Audubon Society
American Ornithologists’ Union
A.O.U
Audubon
Baltimore
New England
Mexico
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Hills Beach Rd
Ava Forrester
New Orleans
United States
Oakhurst
George Durfee
Electrolux Compact
Michael Lamm
Corinthian Pools
Corinthian Pool of
Portland-Saco
Lefoyer
Burlington House Carpets
Armstrong Floors Paints & Supplies
Heath Street
Old Orchard Beach
Montgomery Ward
Freezer
Casette Recorder
Elm Street
Myrtle Warbler
Fleischmanns
Fleischmann
Jorp
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