Laser breakthrough and looming risks in science world
Nobel prizes awarded to Dr. Charles Townes and two Russian scientists spark excitement over laser science. The article explains laser basics and discusses wide potential uses from precise surgery to astronomy, while noting military applications and ethical questions. It then shifts to holiday toys, highlighting horror figures, monster models, and a ticking plastic time bomb as popular gifts.
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Charles Townes
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Townes
Roosevelt calls Russia Finland invasion a profound shock
C P McVICAR and Andrew Bell return from Hagerstown conference where chamber leaders spoke. The Hotel Jack opens in Winchester. County apples sent to England averaged $2.80 per barrel.
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Russia
Finland
United States
C. P. McVicar
Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Hagerstown
England
Daily Meditation on Watching for the Important Task
Earl L. Douglas reflects on the First Book of Kings tale of a guard who neglected his duty to watch a prisoner. He warns that people confuse incidental matters with the essential duties and often justify distractions with phrases like while thy servant was busy here and there.
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Israel
Time Arrives to Consider End to U S Soviet Diplomatic Ties
Washington argues severing diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union might be warranted after the stoning of the American Embassy in Moscow and a hostile note over Congo. Advocates warn continued talks appear futile as Moscow and Peiping back aggression in Southeast Asia and Latin America, harming U S credibility and business interests.
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Embezzlers, Presidents, and Odd Bits from HAL Boyle
HAL Boyle surveys embezzlers as a billion dollar industry, notes typical traits and salaries, and pivots to a string of trivia on presidents, aviation, football costs, dating, holidays, folklore, and quirky observations about aging and wisdom.
County residents urged to fund Winchester recreation programs
A Frederick County resident writes to praise Jim Barnett and calls for local taxpayers to support the Winchester Recreation Department. He argues county youths use War Memorial Building and city programs, urging joint city county funding to keep facilities and activities available and affordable for all. He stresses timely action to ensure decent play spaces for future generations.
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Jim Barnett
Winchester
Frederick County
Barnett
TAC Club
James Wood
War Memorial
City of
New Drugs For Jaundice Itch In Spotlight Of Medical Q&A
A physician notes itching from severe jaundice may ease with calamine or menthol but cure depends on treating the underlying cause. Reports cite cholestyramine and norethandrolone as potential internal remedies for itching. RNA is not yet a therapeutic agent. Cysts on the cervix are common and usually benign, and driving injuries to kidneys from normal trucking are unlikely.
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