Shape Of Things To Come McLuhan Sees Twiggy Rise
Canadian professor Marshall McLuhan says feminine form shifts from Sophia Loren to Twiggy. He calls Twiggy not a picture but an X ray and notes her geometrical, abstract look signals changing ideas of womanhood in the electronic age. He teaches at the University of Toronto and wrote The Medium is the Message.
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Generals Back Plan to Eliminate Guard Divisions
A 11 to 10 vote by Army National Guard Reserve generals backs trimming Reserve forces by dropping 15 National Guard divisions and four Army Reserve brigades. McNamara reportedly supports the move to shift combat units into first line outfits, with the eight remaining Guard divisions restructured nationwide and details kept secret.
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When Is Miniskirt A Miniskirt
AKRON Ohio AP a school board meeting discussed skirt length standards after 14 year old Connie Collier was sent home twice for short skirts. Parents asked what the policy is while Superintendent Gregg and Principal Padrutt described informal guidelines and the challenge of finding longer skirts.
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Law Extension Expected to Extend Draft Age to 19
Senate ready to pass a four year extension of the draft law moving the priority to 19 year olds. Armed Services Committee backed the measure unanimously. Draft director Hershey to testify before the House panel. Retired General Clark urged harsh punishment for those urging draft violations. Rep Hebert questioned Justice Department prosecutions.
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Judge Rules Moorman Cited for Indecent Cello Act
Charlotte Moorman, 28, found guilty of performing indecently for playing the cello semi-nude at a Times Square theater on February 9. Judge Milton Shalleck imposed a suspended sentence and criticized the act as an arousal scheme rather than art. The defense plans to appeal.
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Lawmakers Vote on Pay for Future North Carolina Legislators
North Carolina lawmakers move a constitutional amendment to let a future General Assembly set pay for its members. The proposal, with House approval, clears the Senate and heads to the 1968 general election ballot. The current pay is fixed at 15 dollars per day.
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