Worst Year in History Drought Strains Northeast
The Northeast faces a severe drought with reservoirs shrinking from Maryland to Maine and even in coastal cities. Agricultural losses grow as hay crops falter and fruit yields shrink, while New York turns to seawater desalting and officials urge conservation amid shifting westerlies. President Johnson backs long term drought defenses and water planning while experts propose Arctic water and desalination as future solutions.
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New York
Newark
N. J
Maryland
Maine
Ohio
Philadelphia
Canadian
California
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Gerard di Fiore
Providence Water Authority
New York City
Boston
Johnson
Executive Department
Congress
CORE shifts to political arena with new direction
The Congress of Racial Equality plans to nominate and endorse candidates, backing direct action with political muscle. At its Durham convention delegates rescinded the ban on political activity and pledged to expand Freedom Democratic Movements, storefront centers, and local issue organizing while continuing protests.
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New York
Congress of Racial Equality
CORE
James Farmer
Durham
N .C
Brooklyn
FDM
New York City
Corf
Farmer
New Society Elite Of Soviet Romania
A look at Bucharest’s Lido Hotel pool scene where Romania’s elite enjoy rising living standards. Party figures, technicians, professionals and their families savor luxuries, with imported autos, Scotch, American cigarettes, and Paris fashion influenced dress.
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Soviet
Romania
Bucharest
Lido
Hawaii
Louis Armstrong
Mack the Knife
Magheru Boulevard
Communist Party
Romanian Communist Party
Paris
Cotton’s Decline Presses U S Markets and Policy
In a sweeping view of U S cotton, the article notes a long decline in domestic and international market share as foreign cotton and synthetic fibers erode demand. It discusses government price supports, subsidies for exports, and farm leaders’ criticisms of policy favoring inefficient growers while restricting efficient producers.
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U.S
Orville
Freeman
United States
Rural Areas Still Await Prosperity For Tourists
The relative prosperity seen in big cities remains unseen in rural regions. Foreign visitors stopping in poverty-stricken villages find locals gathering to stare at passing cars.
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Arctic
Marcel J. Pagerte
Aqua - Chem Inc Laboratories
Paterson
Moon
Northeastern
Mitch
Canada
Ment OF Commerce
Cincinnati
Italy
By Ovid A. Martin
Washington
America
U. S
Worthmore
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Dacron
Famous Brand
Dacron & Wool Regular
Dacron & Wool
Matt Schaffner
Marx
Dacron Blend
Dacron & Wool Reg
Jacs
Oathmore
Hart
Central Ave
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