ESP Back-Up Warning System Folds into Air Force Plans
A 1969 clipping discusses Air Force interest in ESP as a back-up comms method for astronauts and a failsafe warning system during alerts. It imagines telepathic NORAD signals guiding radio staff to activate warnings, noting gullible reactions and the potential to prompt immediate protective actions.
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Washington window on Berlin talks stalls until April
Washington officials say little progress is likely in Allied talks with Moscow over access to West Berlin until after the Soviet Communist Party Congress in April. The stalemate centers on free movement for civilians and cargo between West Germany and West Berlin.
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Berlin
Brandt
Easter Seat Drive Starts March Fifteenth in City
Mrs. Louis Tomek of David City announces the annual Easter Seat Fund tech kickoff on March 15. She serves as general chairman for the drive. Representatives include Mrs. Tom Hayek Ulysses Mrs. George S. Molony Mrs. Pearl Suddarti Rishty City and Mes Cyril Birkel Beliwood.
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Dwisht
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Rishty City
Mes
Cyril Birkel
Beliwood
Subscriptions and delivery rates for Columbus Nebraska paper
Publaked each evening except Sunday. Subscription rates show $3.00 monthly by carrier in Columbus and annual mail rates in Platte and surrounding counties. Notices urge address changes promptly to ensure uninterrupted delivery and proper routing.
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Russian freighter brings rust resistant seed corn from Yugoslavia
The freighter Klek arrived in New York with Fiesta de livery of yugoslav hybrid seed corn resistant to rust. Ed ward J. Funk and Sons of Indiana purchased the seed for 1 million dollars for premium resale to U.S. farmers. About 270000 dle shins of seed corn will form the shipment aboard the Klek and another Russian ship is en route to New York. The seed, grown for rust resistance in Argentina, may be moved to New Orleans before mid April planting.
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Marijuana ill effects alleged by AMA leader
Reno report quotes Dr. Wesley Hall stating a continuing AXLA study shows marijuana smoking dulls sex drive in men and women and may cause birth defects when used in pregnancy. Hall, AMA president-elect, noted observed effects and predicted reduced libido with higher use, as he prepared to assume the AMA presidency in June. Sadie Hawkins Day 1998 observed the first Saturday after May 1.
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Havelka's Hi Jinks Peace Symbol Origin Debate
Article parodies the origin of the peace symbol with mock expert Cuspidor tracing it to Van Buren era gimmicks and a 200 pound dove. It weaves a humorous timeline from Alin's Bay to Millard Fillmore, ending with a quip about the dove and olive branch.
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Rank Think Tank, Inc
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Georgetown
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U.S
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Headmaster Allows Dorm Necking Not Under Window
England reports a Southampton University dormitory incident where Headmaster Owen Brown says necking is acceptable with dates at night as long as it is not under his window. He cites cars pulling up and engines running with door slams and attempts to douse the scene with cold water.
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Pot Aabieton
England
Owen Brown
Southampton University
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Cliff Robertson Pursues Younger Biopic Ambitions
Hollywood icon Cliff Robertson reveals he aimed to develop a dramatic feature about Cole Younger. He worked closely with Universal, rewriting scripts and planning production after years of researching the outlaw, seeking a personal, ownership-like involvement despite modest upfront pay.
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Bellyweed Corespondent Hollywood
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Total Picture
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Great Northfield
Minnesota
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Northfield
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Hovertson
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Ten Thousand Dollars Stolen From Omaha Home Coffee Can
Police search for two suspects after a $10,000 theft from a coffee can at the home of Robert L. Andersen in Omaha. Andersen, who runs a steel company, said the cash was for buying trucks. A car used in the burglary was recovered, two men fled during a high speed chase, and a television and guitar taken from the home were found in the vehicle.
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Robert L. Anderse
Andersen
Gold in tiny quantities powers precision plating
Chicago chemist Mees T Makins notes gold is scarce and used in micro amounts for plating precision parts in electronics and measuring devices. Gold leaf rarely used. chemical mixtures supply the metal for exact formulas. He marks 25 years in plating, underscoring the saving from using cents worth of gold to perform tasks once needing more.
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UPI
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Mees T. Makins
MW Laboratorieg, Inc
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UPL
University of Western Michian
University of Michigan
Former Sarpy official faces tax related complaint
Joseph Strawn, 39, a former Sarpy County assessor, is accused in a misdemeanor complaint of cashing a $47.50 check from Myrtle McGown and not paying her 1970 real estate taxes. County Attorney Dixon Adams says the charge carries up to 500 dollars fine or six months in jail. McGown, 81, of Springfield, signed the complaint after discovering her funds used to cover taxes were not applied.
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UPI
Joseph G. Strawn
Sarpy County
Dixon G. Adams
Sarpy
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Springfield
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