Thought For Today on vineyard workers and growth
Morris Bishop, president of the Modern Language Association, notes that a vineyard with barley expansion brings many newcomers who do as much trampling as vine-dressing, reflecting on writers and productivity.
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Bacteria as Food Source Reaches Aviation Fuel Study
Biochemists uncover bacteria hitchhiking in airplane fuel tanks thriving under fuel. University of Michigan Medical Center gets 125000 NSF grant to study the mechanism, linking to energy production in the human body. French researchers find amino acid rich microbes on refinery tanks and roads with potential to produce 20 million tons yearly of protein for hunger relief.
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Air Force Academy rejects thousands over writing and will to follow orders
The first class of 600 at the Colorado academy screened 6,000 applicants and rejected many for weak writing and reluctance to do tasks they dislike. An academy colonel stressed leaders must express themselves clearly in reports and accept orders, as failure to do so risks breaks in critical moments. The piece argues writing practice and clear thinking are core educational tools.
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Obsolete missiles to be retired for Titan II and Minuteman ICBMs
UPI notes the retirement of some 150 Atlas and Titan I missiles to be replaced by Titan II and Minuteman ICBMs. In the same dispatch, Latin American violence is highlighted with Venezuela pipeline bombing, Argentina bank robberies, and Colombian guerrilla actions amid ongoing political tensions.
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Latin America Shows Growth Mood Despite Security Fears
Ernesto Guevara warned that the road to socialism may pass through bullets as he cited Colombia Venezuela and Guatemala as Castro targets. Yet Latin American governments show growing self reliance with Alliance for Progress aid spurring modest gains, notably Brazil's bright growth, while Lima warned that infla tion and reform still lag.
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Boot Tracks On Cars Inspire Morning Musings From A Paperboy
After a fresh snowfall on Westwood, a paperboy and sibling joke about boot tracks atop cars. The piece riffs on early deliveries, dog interruptions, and the insomnia of newspaper rounds, musing on how to punish a dog for late barking and a chilly dawn.
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Congo in Crisis as Reds Build in Africa
Washington reports time is slipping in the Congo with Communists setting up training camps in Sudan and Uganda and foreign advisers aiding rebels. U.S. officials note early chaos and the need to steadily build disciplined Congo cadres, expand administrative capacity, and win minority tribes to a non Communist political system.
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United States Strategy In Fighting Brush Fire Wars In Viet Nam
UPI examines why the United States is deeply involved in South Vietnam, tracing official explanations from Eisenhower to Johnson. The piece analyzes strategic aims, domino fears, and the belief that aid preserves a viable state to resist subversion and aggression amid ongoing upheavals in Saigon.
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President Johnson eyeing warm weather retreat
President Johnson amid a cold spell prompts aides and reporters to speculate on a sun filled escape. Possible targets include LBJ Ranch in Texas Palm Springs Florida or Key West with past presidents also favoring warmer venues. Johnson keeps mum about travel plans and typically vacations at his ranch.
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Senator Mead Plans 300 Million Hospital Loan Program
Washington Senator Mead announced plans to introduce legislation this week for a federal loan program totaling 300 million dollars to fund construction and improvement of hospital and sanitation facilities nationwide. The Raleigh Register notes the club’s bar in town is famed as the state's longest and a popular refreshment spot.
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GOP Chicago meeting masks rift with light mood and jests
At the Chicago gathering of the Republican National Committee the mood was convivial despite an underlying ideological split. Barry Goldwater invoked Custer in a quip about his 1964 defeat while William Miller, bruised from a Buffalo accident, was joked about by reporters and officials. Dean Burch formally welcomed Miller to the podium.
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Miller uses light boxing quip at Berry gathering
William Miller introduces himself as vice presidential nominee and jokes about his black eye. He laments wife Stephanie missing his speech and quips about future contact details. Nixon praises Miller while Miller calls himself a western New York country lawyer ready to be reached by readers.
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