Water wars loom as Israel taps Jordan River flow
Editorial notes a March 1964 threat of war if Israel opens a Jordan River pipeline to the Negev. It recalls past water disputes from the American West to the Middle East, cites Eisenhower’s 1953 mediation attempt, and warns that full UN action may be needed to avert conflict over scarce water resources.
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Mediterranean
Lebanon
Jordan
Negev Desert
Eisenhower
Eric Johnson
Land of
Canaan
No Age Limit on Adventure Across Oceans to Samoa
A 70-year-old American completed a 130 day raft voyage from Peru to Western Samoa covering about 8000 miles. Photos show a bearded septuagenarian with sparkling eyes and zest for life as he proves fitness to survive a long sea journey. The story notes rising longevity and vitality among older Americans in arts, sciences, and other feats.
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Peru
Samoa
Tourists Weigh on Navy Plans for Antarctica Bases
Rear Adm. Bernard M. Strean says the Navy will sustain permanent bases at McMurdo Sound the South Pole and Marie Byrd Land as part of National Science Foundation projects. About 3,000 sailors 11 ships and 30 aircraft will operate through early March to establish year round sites. He notes tourism pressure from agencies including Qantas but says the Navy will not provide tourist logistics and suggests airlines bring ships to McMurdo Sound to hotel tourists.
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UPS
Navy
Antarctic
Bernard M. Strean
U.S
Strean
Washington, D
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Antarctica
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James R. Reed
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South Pole
Marie Byrd Land
Hallett Station
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Eights
Ellsworth Land
James Eights
Australia
Qantas
Our Brothers' Keeper and the Question of Foreign Aid
An editor argues for a careful, limited foreign aid approach, condemning massive, unfocused spending. The piece critiques postwar programs like the Marshalls Plan, noting wasted funds, bloated bureaucracies, and the rise of imbalanced economies. It urges targeted support for nations truly investing in reform toward self sufficiency.
Iowa to require Social Security numbers on driver licenses
Des Moines Iowa will begin data processing to track motorists with a new system that codes occupations, assigns social security based numbers or nine digit identifiers for those without ss numbers and stores data on magnetic tape microfilm and a history card file. The plan aims to speed checks of driving records reduce lost documents and save about 78000 dollars annually through reduced staffing with a GE 225 computer set to be installed late January.
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Des Moines
DPA
State Department of Public Safety
William Sueppel
Safety Department
Social Security
Rica
Sueppel
Currei
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Safety Commissioner
Masters Championship Bridge Play Spotlight
Be Jay Becker tops the Masters' Individual Championship, showcasing record-setting play. The narrative recounts a hands case where South in four hearts faces two dangerous lines, with clubs three rounds as the better path leading to a successful defense and ten tricks.
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Be Jay Becker
North East South West
Mmc
Declarer
West
East
South
Wes Syndicate, Inc
Keota Brownie Scouts Christmas Party
Keota Brownie Scouts held their Christmas party at the home of leader Mrs. Virginia Henderson then visited Twilight Rest home to sing carols. They returned to Hendersons home for fireplace songs, records, popcorn, and gifts presented by Mrs. Henderson.
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Keota
Boyd Sanders
Virginia Henderson
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