Green Book Sees Washington in Hostels Plan
In Washington a journalist highlights the Green Book edition revealing a plan to open youth hostels run by the American Youth Hostel Association. Secretary Rogers Morton and wife Anne tour public lands for dormitory conversions including Alaska railcar camps and Alaska to West Coast hostel expansion. The piece notes the Watergate era context and lists notable names linked to the era while predicting the publication's Oct 1 release.
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Anne
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Alaska
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Anchorage
Fairbanks
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America
Dear Polly-T advice on starting corded lawn mowers
A reader describes solutions to start corded power mowers with manual pulls. A suggestion details an adapter fitted inside the mower top to enable solo starting, plus a round-top handle for easier use and better results. Another reader mentions an electric drill style gadget to turn over the mower, noting newer models with electric starters reduce hand pulling.
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Polly
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Dear Polly and Readers Craft Help and Household Tips
A collage of reader notes offers fabric mirror advice for shoppers, theft-prevention tips on credit cards, stain removal methods, seed sowing hacks, and plastic bottle crafts. Tips include using old pepper and salt shakers for seeds, recycling medicine bottles for tiny arrangements, zipper alteration tricks, and a strawberry flambé recipe.
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Polly
Cub Secular
Modern Mazie wedding sparks modern vows and trends
The feature centers on Mazie Cox and sister-in-law Tricia Nixon weddings with modern touches. Mazie, an architect, will wed Brinkley Thorne in Westhampton Beach, while both brides resist traditional naming. The piece notes invitations, attire hints, and a playful view of social arithmetic at the White House era.
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Mazie Cox
Tricia Nixon
Cox
Mazie
New York
Brinkley Thorne
Westhampton Beach
Long Island
Tricia
Trick
Anne
Howard Cox
Helen
Edwin Thorne
Tasle
Brink
Marie
Mazia
Maria Cox
Mavie Cox
Appetizers Highlight Natural Ingredients
A recipe describes making simple bites with apples prunes and peanuts. Combine chopped apple prunes salt lemon juice mayonnaise curry powder and chopped peanuts. Scoop onto sesame crackers and broil until brown and hot for a curry flavored treat.
Faith Keeps Her Center Operating in Kentucky Mountains
Mabel Kiser runs a sewing center in Millstone Letcher County Kentucky aiding Appalachian poor families. The project, once funded by the Office of Economic Opportunity, faces ending federal support as funding wanes, while center workers and volunteers rely on faith and community backing to keep providing clothing and aid to about 500 families annually.
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Maria Preaen
Millstone
Mabel Kiser
Letcher County
Hindman J Knott County
Measuring Mountains Begins at Sea Level
New York report notes scientists compare mountain heights to sea level to gauge elevation. At Pikes Peak the height is cited as 14 110 feet above sea level. Community volunteers maintain a four room schoolhouse with funds raised by raffles and bake sales while federal funds cover salaries and materials.
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New York
UPL
Pikes Peak
Cobra
Bul Noles
Cyclopedia
Proper Etiquette Smoker Takes Issue with Brown on Smoking Public
Reader letters discuss smoking in public places and the need for smoking and non smoking areas. A nurse argues against banning smokers outright while acknowledging harm and suggesting courtesy and seat changes. A second letter from Mrs W N Newark asks about recycling plastic and offers practical uses for bottles. Amy Vanderbilt answers related questions and invites correspondence.
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Vanderbilt
Avary
New Store Has No Departments Opens in Crown Center
Kansas City reports a new three floor specialty store opening this fall will be non departmental. Barth on the ground floor will offer fur items on the second floor and other merchandise across the three levels grouped by mood and lifestyle rather than department.
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Kansas City
UPI
Barth
Crown Center
J's Halls
Brown Center
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