Washington comment A blind spot below the Equator
Holmes Alexander argues U S policy ignores the Southern Hemisphere from 1961 to 1968. He notes overseas Chinese and Indonesian money fueling regional skyscrapers, French and U T A expansion, and Braniff seeking routes. He warns of neglecting Latin America and Africa and urges expanded air routes and trade.
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Czechoslovakia Forms Federation Amid Soviet Pressure
Prague approves a constitutional law creating Czech and Slovak Socialist Republics within a federation. The move follows Soviet opposition to unity and aims to balance national sovereignty with shared federal powers. About 70,000 Russian troops remain as foreign forces pull back.
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Listening to Ourselves Shapes What We Say and Do
In Aspen, a psychologist's talk on hearing our own speech shows people slim down self correction when earphones feed white noise. The effect reveals how feedback controls speech, aiding tact and diplomacy in some, but leaving many unaware of the emotional charge behind their words.
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Now You Know on Fish Reproduction and Parental Guidance
An article notes that a typical 40 inch female cod can produce about three million eggs annually. It presents scientific hints on reproduction and implies broad implications for marine populations.
Governor Shafer Sees Split Hope In Pennsylvania House Talks
In a December forecast the Shafer administration weighs a New Year gamble. Democratic House members show a history of splintering, while Republicans remain more cohesive in the Senate. The 1969 session tests whether Democratic independence or GOP unity dominates the Capitol dynamics.
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Predictions for 1969 From Buckley and Rickenbacker
William F. Buckley Jr. passes along National Review annual predictions for 1969. The piece forecasts a seventh decade of unseasonal weather hurting harvests in the Socialist Bloc and a dollar as good as gold per the economist’s forecast.
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Antigua
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Inaugural Almanac of a Far Future United States
A satirical forecast runs through mid May plans by central bankers and politicians. It envisions a Geneva meeting with vast banquets and a reformed International Monetary System, then political riots and campus upheaval, with sharp quips about taxes, budgets, and notable figures. The piece ends with whimsy about forecasts, holidays, and a prayer.
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Acknowledging Quiet Heroes in a Turbulent Year
In a essay on 1968, John Chamberlain praises Richard Aronovitz of the UConn Student Senate for insisting on hearing police reasons before censure. He also commends Paul E. Fuller, Somerset Daily American editor, for backing reporter Robert Peck held after a narcotics arrest, allowing him to cover his own case.
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Avalanche warning system tested in Glacier National Park
An avalanche watcher triggers a transmitter alarm to alert snow-clearing crews in Glacier National Park in Western Canada. The test ensures workers have up to three minutes to escape the avalanche path before it reaches the highway. The piece adds a moral note on staying vigilant to dangers.
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