Red Cross urges letters for POWs in North Vietnam
The American Red Cross campaigns to ease relief for U S servicemen held in North Vietnam. A Geneva Conventions resolution passed by 77 governments and 91 Red Cross societies urges humane treatment and communication for captives. 413 Americans are known prisoners, 918 missing or believed captured.
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RED Cross
U.S
North Vietnam
International Conference of the Red Cross
Istanbul
Vietnam
Department OF Defense
International Committee of the Red Cross
Hanoi
America
William J. Fulbright
Arkansas
Long Beach
Democratic Republic of Viet
Medicare for all under national health insurance study
A federal advisory panel under HEW Secretary Robert H. Finch will study a Medicare for all ages plan. The 28 member group may push for a national program funded by employers, employees and general revenues. backers include Nelson Rockefeller and Chester Bowles as costs and Medicaid abuses prompt broader financing. President Nixon faces pressure to deliver universal coverage before 1972 election.
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HEW
Robert H. Finch
Finch
Nelson Rockefeller
Chester Bowles
Readers react to Vietnam policy and postal workers support
Letters to the editor discuss Senator McGovern s proposal to let opponents aid Thieu government by volunteering in Vietnam policy. Another letter praises the U S postal system and urges public backing for postal workers during pay discussions. Editor notes date of Oct 7 letter received Oct 18.
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Vietnam
Senator McGovern
Thieu
Betty Klein
United States
Words From the Myths and Words of Science and History
Review notes two Asimov books: Words From the Myths surveys mythic names in language and science with lively commentary. Words of Science explains the origins of scientific terms like turbine and gin, highlighting language and history.
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Pan
Uranus
Morpheus
Hypnos
Clotho
Atrepes
Asimov
Science
Issac Asimov
Mentor
Non-seller pursues lottery path amid literary scandal
A friend, outside politics and not fond of pornography, chooses to gamble on a literary lottery. Inflation and the sensational rise of a pornographic best seller are cited as context for her bold stake in a high risk, high payoff venture.
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New York
Advice to children on how to get along with parents
Flora Lewis outlines a proposed book on parent child relations based on interviews with teens. It presents mixed views from sixteen year olds about daily tensions and suggests firm but gentle parental guidance, yet publishers dismiss the market for such a guide.
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Marvina
Adalbert
Barnett
PTA
Miami Beach
Dear George Dear W R Headache Loosens Letter
A columnist chafes at a letter from George and W R causing a headache and delaying column writing. The fragment hints at a personal exchange and ongoing irritation.
Notable October Beauty Fails to Shine in SCRABBLE region
In SCRABBLE Virginia October’s autumn hints at magic yet falls short of glory. Wet Septembers and frosted Octobers determine the harvest mood. Maples blaze, gums redden, oaks stay plain, yet orchard yields and game bless the land. Apple eating and nuts mark the season as cattle auctions finish.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Hounds and Haggitt Tales From the Hills
A fragment from a rural reminiscence describes hunting season anticipation with hounds in hills. Colonel as juror recalls a dog case involving Haggitt, a verdict later softened by charity. The tale wanders to bear yarns, a lone coon, and the haunting forest sounds of October.
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Lorenzo
Haggitt
Hummit
Tagpitt
Voluneer Fire Department
Rappahannock
Cyrano
Mason Mountain
Senator Soaper and Muskie in 1972 Campaign Echoes
A commentator notes ED MUSKIE as the Democratic candidate for 1972 and jokes about the younger generation’s ease while a fellow insists they never faced football or basketball, highlighting a debate over toughness and endurance.
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ED Muskie
Sidewalk Senate Mary Clough Residents Choose What to Save
Downtown Long Beach residents debate what to save in a fire. A housewife prioritizes dogs and an insurance policy, while a retiree values personal belongings and a hose, and a galley worker would save money clothes galley supplies, and her canary.
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Mary Clough
Arbatia Zaluder
Earl Potes
Walue
Louise Tant
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