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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1968
Page
2
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A House interior subcommittee approved a scenic rivers plan to preserve wild streams. Protected rivers include the Rogue in Oregon the Rio Grande in New Mexico Salmon and Clearwater in Idaho Upper St Croix in Minnesota and Wisconsin and Wolf in Wisconsin with possible future additions. Congress authorization would be needed for dam construction preserving natural state value and reducing overcrowding feared in parks.
Dr. George D. Chernyil of Marquette School of Medicine notes a possible link between brain fat content and mental illness. Studies show less fat in gray matter of former mental patients, with cholesterol and other fat deficiencies tied to schizophrenia and degenerative brain diseases. He cautions findings are preliminary but may guide future therapies to reverse fat-related processes.
University of Wisconsin anthropologist William S. Laughlin says stereotypes hinder understanding of Eskimo peoples. He notes most live in frame houses, few inside igloos, and the nose rub is replaced by the kiss. A five year 1 million study of the race is planned, challenging old myths.
The American Heritage survey of the presidency gathers quotes from Washington to Roosevelt on the burdens of the office. Marcus Cunliffe argues for closer executive Legislative balance and a revival of the president as the nation's conscience.
AP notes mockery of hippie counterculture with street quotes. People joke about hair, protests, and authorities. The piece portrays urban scenes and stray remarks about the movement and lifestyle.
Readiness announced for the opening of the Summer Missionary Conference of the Re formed Church begun this afternoon at Hood College with an executive committee meeting in Brodbech Hall.
Washington analysis suggests Hanoi hopes to gain leverage in Paris before US voters decide. Observers warn that a post election presidency could bar a surrender that voters would deem unacceptable. Hanoi seeks a conference path while easing U.S. pressure and restoring supply lines, amid signs of internal splits in Hanoi and Viet Cong activity.
A columnist critiques wartime messaging and policy options as the United States and allies brace for November elections. He questions cease-fire limits, possible peace terms, and the likelihood of a post election agreement with North Vietnam and its allies. The piece weighs military vs political tactics and anticipates post election decisions.
A quiz item notes that jousting is the official state sport of Maryland. It also asks about Advent and the name Vanessa, with Advent defined as the period including the four Sundays before Christmas and Vanessa traced to a name created by Jonathan Swift in his Epistles.
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