Weather wars and Great Society push for cloud control
A UPI digest comments on weather modification talk sparked by President Johnson and NSF suggestions. It notes fog dispersion, cloud seeding, and storm path redirects as feasible goals, while skepticism cites 87 percent forecast accuracy and sampling limits.
Bridge Column Readers Debate Intuition and Deception
Sheinwold notes readers must help him conceal his view as he reveals a bridge hand dispute. South trusts her intuition about the king of diamonds and West's lead of the king of clubs, followed by the queen of spades to dummy, then declarer draws two rounds.
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Intuition at the bridge table falls to thinking
Alfred Sheinwold discusses a hand where a player trusted intuition over counting. West's club return and South's diamond discard led to a poor spade break and a one- tips loss. The column argues intuition helps only if paired with careful analysis and discard decisions.
Automakers pledge safety measures at Senate hearing
At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing automakers vowed to improve car safety while warning Johnson administration proposals could disrupt the industry and hurt the U.S. economy. Ford, GM, Chrysler and American Motors endorsed sections on accident statistics but opposed a plan granting the secretary of commerce power to set nationwide safety standards. Critics Ralph Nader and Joseph Kelner pressed for government action citing high highway deaths and the limits of industry led safety efforts.
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Latin Quarter Cast Strikes Over Working Conditions
The Latin Quarter in New York faces a strike as the cast led by Nelson Eddy and Gale Sherwood walks out over conditions. Patrons receive partial refunds as the club closes early while Dick Jones of the American Guild of Variety Artists cites management refusal to sign terms and to recognize principal performers as employees.
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False Teeth Product Ad Claims Secure Fit and Odorless Breath
An old classified style ad promotes FALSE TEETH including an improved powder and non acid nitrate claims. It emphasizes a firm fit to avoid sliding or slipping and mentions a plate odor breath benefit while noting availability at drug counters everywhere.
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