Who is right wooly worm or the almanac
The piece weighs competing winter forecasts from almanacs and nature signs. It cites wooly worms, fogs in August, corn husks, spider webs, bird migrations, acorns, and nut storage as predictors. Authorities note computers fail to settle the question. It ends with winter arriving and spring hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Atlantic
National Weather Service
Helen Lane
Crab Orchard
Tennessee
Greene County
Bob Lobertini
Nashville
Preston County
Defeat of Monongalia County School Bond Issue Reaffirmed
The county voters rejected the bond plan again, underscoring persistent concerns about unsafe and outmoded school facilities. The editorial urges facing the funding need for improvements and paying the bill in the future.
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Monongalia County
Sharing time for Monongalia United Fund ends soon
Time to pledge to the Monongalia County United Fund is running out for those not yet contacted. Officials aim to wrap up the campaign by month end or early November, with October ushering in the Christmas season of giving and urging larger gifts to aid those less fortunate.
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Monongalia County
United Fund
Community bouquets honor local efforts and programs
The week’s bouquets recognize WVU students for United Fund drive effort and a $2,500 goal, Dr. I A Wiles for health funding to fight venereal disease, the county court for redistricting progress, Gov Arch Moore for miner talks, Mason-Dixonland scholars, Preston County educators and Harry Hobbs for park programs, with Carmichaeuantare honored for UNICE Halloween collections.
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Monongalia
WVU
United Fund
Monongalia County
I. A. Wiles
Arch A. Moore Jr
Mason-Dixonland
Preston County
National Park Roice
Harry Hobbs
The Risk Involved What’s the truth about torture
A critical look at alleged torture by Western forces amid counterinsurgency. The piece notes claims of brutal methods in Northern Ireland and cites Carlos Marighella’s violent urban guerrilla philosophy, contrasting it with civilized norms and parliamentary debate in London.
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C.L. Sulzberger
Britain
Northern Ireland
Heath
Carlos Marighella
London
House of Commons
Debated Torture in War Crimes Across Conflicts
The article examines global debates on the use of torture in wartime security operations. It cites French General Massu defending harsh methods in Algeria to locate hidden bombs while distinguishing from Nazi torture. It notes the broader labeling of partisan fighters as terrorists and the rise of urban latent threats in modern conflicts.
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France
Jacques Massu
Paris
Algiers
Massu
Veterans Day its meaning and date change explained
Ray Marfin explains how Veterans Day evolved from Armistice Day and why it now falls on the fourth Monday in October. The piece details Congress actions in 1954 and 1968, Arlington tomb honors, and the scope of veterans alive and dead across U S wars.
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Southeast Asia
America
Congress
United States
Edwin K. Rees
Kansas
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac
Washington
Korea
U.S. Army
Third Infantry
Old Guard
U.S
France
England
Westminster Abbey
Arlington
Congressman Rees
Johnson
Eisenhower
Greatest cause of youth delinquency
The writer blames a delinquent society and moral decay for juvenile delinquency. He cites pervasive dishonesty greed and violence and argues that sin and a need for Gospel driven reform underlie youth misconduct. He urges reinvigorating integrity idealism and moral awakening.
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David
Christ
Getting rid of humanitys wastes in Morgantown area
The piece argues solid waste totals rise with consumption and promotes recycling. It notes rising per person generation, cites recycling in industry and paper, mentions federal and local efforts including the Resource Recovery Act of 1970, and calls for public action. It highlights Morgantown area ARg needs volunteers and funds for glass, cans, aluminum, and paper collection.
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U.S
Environmental Protection Agency
Morgantown
ARG
F&m Hank
Alea
AME
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Marighella
Vietnam
F.L.N
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Yucons
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R.A
Llatues
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Europe
S.C
League OF Women Voters
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