Space mastery must follow Earth mastery says editorial
The piece lauds the Apollo 8 crew Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders for a historic voyage and credits many scientists and workers behind the space program. It argues earthly harmony and self discipline must come before ambitions to conquer space noting Frank McGee’s view that money spent on space could aid life on Earth.
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Air Force
Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
United States of America
Col
Borman
Yorktown
Soviet Union
Frank McGee
Nbc-Tv
McGee
Icarus
Pueblo Incident Recalled As Veterans Laud Johnson’s Restraint
The piece notes President Johnson’s decision to not seek re election and his restraint during the USS Pueblo seizure while Veterans of Foreign Wars leader Richard Homan praises the peaceful return of the 82 crew members. It argues patience yielded a better outcome than saber rattling would have.
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Johnson
Pueblo
VFW
Richard Homan
Sugar Grove
Pendleton County
U. S
Congress
United States
What, Indeed, Is in a Name
A historical reflection on racial terminology traces shifts from colored to Negro to Black and Afro-American. It cites W E B Du Bois guiding a youth against mistaking names for things and argues that identity and pride reside in people, not in labels.
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United States
W. E. B. du Bois
du Bois
Vietnam
Biafra
Hobbes
Sophocles
Planning and Zoning Urges Caution in Kanawha County
Letters from readers urge Kanawha County Planning and Zoning Commission to enforce land use controls to curb development harms. They warn unchecked growth scars mountains, pollutes streams, and invites blight, urging timely adoption of zoning to protect property values and attract residents and industry. Also included is a veteran critique of WV State College athletics praising local teams and criticizing selection methods for a 1968 all conference football squad.
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the Gazette
Kanawha County
West Virginia
Planning and Zoning Commission
Kanawha Aedee
Charleston
South Charleston
Dunbar
St. Albans
West Virginia State College
George Springer
Christmas Message to Hit Run Driver
The sender wishes a merry Christmas to a driver who damaged the rear fender of a 1968 blue Rambler on the night of December 12. A passerby recalls being seen and urges a smile toward the man in the little car. Mrs. Ted Marshall Tornado
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the Gazette
Ted Marshall
Apollo 8 flight sparks broad hopeful view and cost critique
Joseph Kraft argues Apollo 8 expands human perspective and prestige while also exposing high costs. He weighs the uplifting moral argument against the $30 billion price tag and potential opportunity costs for urban needs. Both the humanitarian and fiscal views are considered valid.
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Space Agency
Bath in Berlin and seven other risqué film sketches
Washington movie guide reviews a batch of provocative titles including Bath in Berlin with Michael Caine as a secret service agent, Barberpola set in a futuristic barber shop, Lustvaen de Kalte a Swedish tale of memory and nude parties, Eloise and Marie Antoinette in a cannery flashback, Emulsion featuring nude models in a darkroom, Son of the Graduate a critique of suburbia, Neve Bianca and the Seven Freaks with seven grape pressers, and other risqué shorts from 1968.
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New York Times
Washington
the Movie Guide
Bath
Berlin
Michael Caine
Secret Service
Col
Igor
Dresden
KGB
West Germany
Prefect Bel Ly
Jane Fonda
Riviera
Cinema Peau Productions de Paris
Ily Castle
Helga
Lars
Irmgard
Stockholm
Ingomar Spookman Productions
Eloise
Marie Antoinette
Coud
London
Basil Daimler
England
Basil
Porno Graphics, Ltd
Mickey Rooney
Dustin Hoffman
Mickey
Neve Bianca
Rome
Neve
Marcello
Charming
Even the Amish Face Changes in Modern Times
The piece surveys the Amish, including the Old Order and Beachy groups, noting electricity use in buggies, splits like the Reubenites, and bans on steel items. It describes their schisms, church practices, home-based services in German, and persistent frugality while highlighting aid to starving non Amish and continued reproduction.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Beachy
Cohol
Intercourse
Elmer Zimmerman
Dick Ratt
Intercepted Message Suggests Payoffs for Mileage
Intercepted note advises recipients that accepting mileage payments guarantees financial security, signaling potential bribery or corruption. The message hints at a system of compensation linked to travel reimbursements, implying illicit or covert influence.
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Earth
U.S
M. J. Mendeloff Jr
Morningside
CHS
Virginia
Stuart
St. E. City
Joseph Kraft
Apollo
Darien
Wordsworth
Russell Baker
Metro- Girlden-Ennui, Inc
Lester Kinsolving
America
Germany
William Penn
North America
Fellows
Yours
USS
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