Plant scientists tackle sludge risks and mulch tech today
In Connecticut and across states, plant scientists push safer sludge use and advanced mulching. Talks focus on heavy metals in sludge, degradable films, and plastic mulch that speeds harvests while cutting costs. The work aims to protect corn and tomatoes amid environmental challenges, echoing nationwide agricultural priorities.
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Connecticut Agricultural Station
Seven Seas
Washington
ABA President Opposes Immunity for Nixon at Honolulu Convention
Chesterfield Smith, retiring ABA president, urged against immunity for Richard Nixon and backed a private prosecution by Leon Jaworski if evidence warrants. He also urged leniency for Vietnam draft dodgers, argued Congress did not declare war, and warned against juror like judgments by lawyers in crisis.
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Hawaii
American Bar Association
Honolulu
Chesterfield Smith
Richard M. Nixon
Smith
Leon Jaworski
Bar of Justice
ABA
Mr. Nixon
Congress
Nixon
Mr. Smith
United States
Southeast Asia
Johnson
Tonkin
North Vietnam
New Veep Talk Sparks Fresh Air Call in Washington
President Ford plans to name a vice president within ten days after meeting with lawmakers from both parties. Names like Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater swirl, while Melvin Laird questions the timing and George Bush doubts any finalist. Senator Byrd quips for a nationwide breath of fresh air.
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Carl Albert
Texas
Washington
Ford
White House
Nelson A Rockefeller
New York
Congress
Barry Goldwater
Lyndon B. Johnson
Melvin R. Laird
George Bush
Republican National Committee
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Soviet Cyprus Role Remains a Question for Greece and Turkey
The text analyzes Moscow s cautious stance on Cyprus and Makarios, noting Greece fears and the pro Soviet Cypriot Communist Party support for Makarios return. It suggests Moscow prefers Turkey influence, with ambassador Yezov set to meet Greece s Caramanlis to convey views, while Turkey could be a Soviet cat’s paw to gain Cyprus access.
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Moscow
Makarios
Cyprus
Turkey
NATO
Greece
Igor Yezov
Constantine C. Caramanlis
Caramanlis
Soviet Union
Senator Soaper and the rise of electronic calls
Senator Soaper notes booming computerized telephoning may soon enable obscene intercalls. He jokes that calendars may be unnecessary as TV football schedules reveal game day simply by the day of the week.
Rodino and Rehnquist clash over Watergate politics
A vivid critique of the Rodino Committee and justice arc unfolds with partisan banter. The author contrasts Rodino's pursuit of impeachment with Justice Rehnquist's recusals, arguing a biased pursuit could undermine a fair process. The piece mocks media bias and political theatrics surrounding Watergate.
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California
Waldie
House
Judiciary Committee
R.M
Pascal
Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Ford Keeps Nixon Era Policies as He Takes Office
Holmes Alexander argues that Gerald Ford, while new in the White House, maintains a conservative stance rooted in John Randolph's principles. Ford preserves Nixon-era personnel and policies, emphasizing inflation control and fiscal restraint. The piece views Ford as cautious, resisting drastic purges, and aligned with Randolph's insistence that certain great principles must remain inviolate to protect liberty.
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Simon
America
Randolph
Ford
Kissinger
Melvin Laird
Laird
White House
Nixon
Rogers Morton
Donald Rumsfeld
William Scranton
John Marsh
Virginia
Gerald Ford
House
Pord
All the People
News Leaks and the Duty to Police Publications
Barry Goldwater argues against treating leaks as a normal fact of life. He contends leaks can endanger national security and supply adversaries with secrets, while other leaks inform the public on important matters. He criticizes The Times and similar outlets for lumping all leaks together.
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New York Times
United States
Times
Clifton Daniel
James M. Naughton
James “Scotty” Reston
The
Reston
the Times
America
Corncob Pipes From Missouri Capture Fancy Market
A National Geographic style feature notes Missouri’s corncob pipes rival briars for cool smoke and low cost. The Missouri Meerschaum Co. leads production while farmers plant supercob strains on about 900 acres. From Henry Tibbe’s 1869 invention to leather covered pipes and nicotine filters, corncob pipes ride a blend of nostalgia and growing demand across nations, with notable fans including Mark Twain and H. L. Mencken.
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Washington
Missouri
National Georgraphic Society
Paradise
Surgeon General
Carl Otto
Missouri Meerschaum Co
Henry Tibbe
Missoguri
John Scharnke
Mark Twain
Hannibal
Italy
Mr. Otic
Denmark
Ozarks
Marilyn Miller
H. L. Mencken
New York
Fiorella la
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Goldwater
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McGovern
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