Desert Botanist Outlines Water Saving Lessons From Ancient Negev
A Hebrew University desert farm head claims over-watering wastes 30 to 40 percent of irrigation. Evenari, 67, describes a rainwater harvesting system based on Nabatean practices that could flood the soil with water and averts irrigation. A Würzburg team funds a million-dollar lab to study crops thriving in heat and aridity.
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Libel Suit Retrial Set for Mayor Alioto Against Look
San Francisco Mayor Joseph L. Alioto's 12.5 million libel suit against Look magazine is slated for retrial on December 1. U.S. District Judge Russell E. Smith denied Look's bid to drop the case after a deadlocked first trial on the article linking Alioto to the Mafia.
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Steel Plant Idle as Orders Lag at Sparrows Point
Bethlehem Steel Corporation’s Sparrows Point plant, the nation’s largest steel facility, remains idle this week because demand for steel has fallen, AP wirephoto reports.
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Ali Bows Out as Watts Festival Grand Marshal
Muhammad Ali quits as Watts Summer Festival parade grand marshal due to a boxing exhibition commitment in Trinidad. Officials expect to name another American Negro to replace him. Ali had served as grand marshal in 1967.
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Hollywood! Hollywood! production planned for next year
Hollywood Calif AP reports the film Hollywood Hollywood will feature the great songs of the 30s and weave background from 40 years ago into themes relevant to the 1970s.
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