Pesticides discussed as a necessary part of farming
The article defends pesticides as essential for U S agriculture while noting risks from misuse. It cites the National Agricultural Chemicals Association on potential yield and price impacts, industry spending on safety and regulations, and Pennsylvania efforts to educate the public. Penn State offers licensed and general pest control courses via cooperative extension. Winter is a good time to learn proper pest control practices.
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National Agricultural Chemicals Association
U.S
The
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University
Penn State
Cooperative Extension Service
Lawrence County
Intelligent Television Advertising and GE
An article praises intelligent TV and newspaper advertising, citing General Electric’s We bring good things to living as a model. It argues ads should be believable and informative, showing ordinary people using ordinary products to win consumer trust and drive sales.
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General Electric
Dangers of Crash Diets Highlighted by Pittsburgh Man
Paul Kimelman of Pittsburgh warns against crash dieting after losing 400 pounds in eight months on a 300 to 600 calorie daily plan. He fell underweight with dangerously low blood pressure and fainting, then abandoned the diet and returned to balanced eating and exercise. Family doctors can tailor diet plans to individual health and activity levels.
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Paul Kimelman
Pittsburgh
Kimelman
Winter Daydreams Across Heat and Cold at Army Camp
A reflective piece contrasts sizzling Korea summer hardships with imagined winter joys. It recalls the 51st Signal Battalion in Uijongbu, daily heat, dust, and discomfort, then pivots to humorous ruminations on warmth and the comforts of winter activities and memories.
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Hell's Hollow
Korea
51St Signal Battalion
I Corps
Uijongbu
Critics question county commissioners tax raises and spending
The reader letter denounces a 35 percent raise as wasteful for part time work and questions past uses of taxpayer money. It cites a 1980 head tax and bulk mailing costs, claiming a $3,695 unexplained discrepancy and urging scrutiny of commission spending and tax policy.
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the News
New Castle
Debating land value tax in Pittsburgh past and present
A letter argues wage tax is fairer than land value property tax. Proponents cite bias against landowners and praise new city landmarks while opponents call land value tax a colossal blunder and favor wage tax to fund city, county, and schools.
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the News
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Steven Cord
Indiana University
Three Rivers
Strictly Personal Thoughts on Convention and Power
A reflective column critiques calling customs merely conventional and argues family imprint shapes future relationships. It notes high court unanimity as dangerous, laments technocratic tension over leadership, and critiques rock energy and liberal conservatism. It ends by claiming the nation reverts to normal conservatism with no strong Left.
Unity and command fracturing in U S military history
A critique of Department of Defense command structure arguing unity of command is undermined by multiple reporting lines from MACV down to division commanders. The piece cites 1966 memo by John P. Roche and contrasts theater command proposals with the reality of fractured control and political factors influencing senior leaders.
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Napoleon
Department of Defense
Vietnam
Westmoreland
Abrams
Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
MACV
John P. Roche
Saigon
Bohemia
Duke of Burgundy
Brandenburg
RDF command chaos in US military reform debate
The piece argues for a unified Rapid Deployment Force reporting to the Joint Chiefs, criticizing fragmented authority across services. It cites Vietnam era tensions, SOE wartime model, and calls for integrated RDF units including Marine brigades, carriers, and sea lift under centralized control to avoid ad hoc compromises.
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Naval Operations
Air Force
Marines
Marine Corps
Army
Secretary of Defense
Rube Goldberg
RDF
Pacific
Hawaii
Chief of Naval Operations
Washington
Supeme
Europe
AF Chiefs of Staff
Joint Chiefs
Reagan
Weinberger
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Private Exchange
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Copley News Service
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