General Maxwell Taylor Supports Return to Draft
Gen. Maxwell Taylor, former chairman of the joint chiefs and Vietnam ambassador, urged at the George C. Marshall ROTC awards conference at Virginia Military Institute that the United States should reinstate the draft to ensure sufficient military strength. He cautioned against appearing underarmed while backing economic interests in a turbulent era.
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Student Invents Wet Diaper Alarm
Jeff Bowles a 12 year old electronics whiz invented a diaper moisture alarm tested on a doll the device triggers a circuit box and plays a recorded warning. He sees future uses as a moisture sensor for freezers basements and other home areas. Bowles with help from his father envisions college and a science fair showcase of his electronic trigger work.
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Goren Bridge Hand Recalled by Omar Sharif and Charles Goren
In a 1979 Chicago Tribune Bridge column, Goren recounts a major championship hand played with Helen Sobel. Both North players chose 3NT after strong openings, with clubs becoming the decisive suit. Goren describes how precise play and a queen under the ace thwarted the declarer while preserving the killing spade threat.
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