World mapmakers clash with political changes on UN notes
Cartographers warn borders and names cause confusion as UN maps reflect shifting de facto borders. Rand McNally and others discuss Bangladesh Sri Lanka and Rhodesia naming. U.N. maps strive for neutrality amid regional disputes and political shifts in Asia and the Americas.
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U.N
Kurt Waldhelm
Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Khmet Republic
Rhodesia
South-West Africa
Leverenz
Rand McNally
Latin America
New York
India-Pakistan
Honduras
Nicaragua
American Geographical Society
South Asia
India
Miklas Pinther
Society
Vietnam
Germany
Korea
Baby Henry
Israel
Pakistan
Jammu and Kashmir
Youimoad Hay
Carpeting as a practical family gift with foam backing
An article extols foam rubber backed carpets that need no separate pad, install easily over cement, and come in six or twelve foot widths with bright designs. They resist moisture and dew, suit Mediterranean and modern decors, and can be rolled out and cut to size for basement or heavy traffic areas.
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Suggestions For Her Gift For Mother's Day Ideas
A reader offers gift ideas to keep a purse in good condition and warm clothing items. Options include a wallet or credit card case, a wool scarf, a knitted helmet, and warm slippers. The note suggests practical, era-appropriate accessories for career women wearing pants.
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