Army bets on irradiation to keep bacon fresh long term
The U S Army funds food irradiation research after perfecting bacon irradiation, showing nine and a half month shelf life at room temperature. They seek 30 000 pounds but lack packing houses. the AEC can supply once facilities exist, with potential for expand to potatoes and wheat and future private industry involvement. The method preserves taste without contamination and offers longer shelf life than freezing.
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Quality Of Life Becomes Washington's Next Policy Target
Washington signals a push for broader welfare and social programs amid an election year. Task forces draft legislation to address perceived excess and aim to restore individual standing, as Johnson’s Great Society enters a new phase of potential reform.
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Armor Introduces Stainless Soles for Viet Nam Boots
New combat boots issued to troops in Viet Nam include stainless steel inner soles to deter booby traps on jungle trails and rice paddies. The warmer note of the war speaks to the higher wounded to killed ratio, with Viet Cong logic described as aiming to maximize casualties and strain on medical facilities.
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Don’t go Europe first see America now says tourism piece
A NEA special report notes European backlash to U S tourist promotion with Le Monde reprinting a card urging Americans to see America first. It argues Paris and other cities show less politeness to visitors while U S painters writers and tourists highlight American culture and landscapes. It cites French reactions and a broader shift toward preferring American travel and a less Paris-centric view of global tourism.
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School of Nonchalance: Hal Boyle’s humorous take
The Poor Man's Philosopher by Hal Boyle recounts a friend lamenting social awkwardness from casual greetings to haggling, escalator mishaps, restaurant gripes, and clutching the last anchovy, highlighting the universal struggle to blend ease with social expectations.
Forty Four Aspirants File For Primary Ballots In Frederick
Forty four Republican and Democrat aspirants for offices in Frederick County filed with the Board of Elections to appear on primary ballots. Wheat crop hopes rise as European war boosts demand for American grown wheat. Arthur D. Thomas of the Enoch Pratt Free Library praised Frederick library after a visit. Lincoln Memorial Highway may pass through Frederick, Baltimore, and Washington.
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New Congressional Constitution Arises Amid Civil Rights Laws
Washington today reports that Congress has assumed new powers under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 1965 voting rights law, creating a de facto constitution offering rules on racial balance in schools, federal funding, voter tests, and housing. The piece cites potential federal enforcement through orders, funds withholdings, and executive action, with critics warning of eroded constitutional constraints.
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