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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1970
Page
11
A nostalgic look at the Delta Queen and Mississippi river life contrasts old river lore with space age navigation. Capt. Mark Twain and veteran pilot Howard Tate reflect on changing sandbars, river behavior, and the enduring river spirit during modern steamship travel.
The Delta Queen, built in 1924 and now still operating on river routes, could be forced out of business in November if Congress does not grant an exemption. Fire safety rules require wooden decks to meet modern standards, while the steel hull remains compliant. River pilots recall steamboat days, noting passenger service defines today’s voyage.
The Chicago Park District plans a 1 acre landscaping project for a $4.5 million apartment complex in Highland Park. May A. Matz leads a firm behind the plan to plant 13 416 trees shrubs and flowers, leaving nine acres open. The mix includes ash oaks maples and pines with typical height 30 to 34 feet.
Associated Press by Bob Thomas surveys 9 of 16 Hollywood women on midsized hemlines. Lucille Ball dislikes the midi citing wardrobe limits. Doris Day loves it if affordable. Nancy Wilson says it ages the young and the old looks horrible. Mitzi Gaynor and Polly Bergen clash with others while Lana Turner declines comment.
Anne David author of A Guide to Volunteer Services shares how volunteers can help without pay. The book urges simple acts read letters answer phones run errands listen and emphasizes flexible roles in groups like the YWCA or neighborhood projects.
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