Democracy in Little Ferry Debates Local Issues
Editorial lauds a Little Ferry mayoral debate as a model of town meeting democracy. It praises candid candidates Malcolm Hill and George Zilocchi for addressing tangible, local problems like drive-in policies drainage and public safety, while noting the crowd’s active engagement and the lack of national coverage.
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Creativity via machine and brain waves in mental health study
A HEW funded project led by Dr. Elmer E. Green at the Menninger Foundation in Topeka tests biofeedback to train volunteers to produce theta brain waves linked to creativity. The work follows earlier results where alpha waves helped relieve migraines, showing growing interest in voluntary control of body processes.
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Beautification plan adds live oaks to Oak Street in Pecos
Letters discuss a city beautification program in Pecos featuring live oaks planted in brick planters along Oak Street. Merchants can join at about 100 dollars each, with trees spaced every 25 feet, backed by the Environmental Committee to create a more attractive downtown area.
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Artificial respiration treats gas suffocation in North Wales trees
In Llandudno North Wales an AP report describes a device that pumps oxygen to the roots to save dying trees from natural gas suffocation. A leak from underground mains fills soil with gas threatening the urban woodland.
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Liechtenstein’s tiny realm a traveler’s easy hop
Liechtenstein, a European microstate, covers 16 by six miles and hosts about 18 000 residents. Vaduz centers royal life at Vaduz Castle home to Prince Francis Joseph II and his family while modern amenities and cultural sites beckon visitors.
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Nixon must inform allies of our plans to avoid misreads
An analysis argues that the United States should pre consult allies, especially Japan, on major moves such as China outreach and economic announcements. The piece praises Nixon for seeking allied input but criticizes his Peking trip and pre action handling as failing to ground allies. It urges closer, advance coordination with Japan and other friends to prevent misunderstandings and maintain partnership.
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RANDOM HEALTH FACTS AND QUOTES FROM L M BOYD
A collage of items notes average radios per household, bird temperature norms, and robbery sentence lengths. It cites a study on maternal influence, infancy color vision, and Chinese pedestrians. It hints at Wilt Chamberlain’s oversized house, drink preferences by town, and a claim on women teachers in small towns.
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Keeping troops in Europe best deal says Brookings study
Brookings Institute analyst Edward R. Fried argues that preserving the current 300,000 U.S. troops in Europe is cheaper than bringing them home. He says total force reduction, not European troop levels, drives budget savings. even full NATO withdrawal could save only $200–$300 million annually, with $370 million per division in one time redeployment costs.
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