Diffusion of the dollar and Arctic ice projects noted
The Richmond report analyzes a proposed 2 cent motor fuel tax rise and how funds now go to safety and aesthetics with higher costs. It also outlines a major Arctic ice movement study involving 86 researchers using satellites, lasers, submarines, and under ice instruments to facilitate future shipping and potential oil transport. The Sudan conflict is easing as President al Nimeiry negotiates greater autonomy for the south to end years of war.
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Highway Department
Arctic
Gafaar al-Nimeiry
Sudan
Day With Candidate Exposes Absurdities in Florida
In Miami James Kilpatrick and Jack Bell report on Senator Henry M. Jackson’s Florida bid. Jackson aims for a top three finish in the March 14 Florida primary amid heavy spending and labor-scripted support as he shifts from New Hampshire and Illinois to Wisconsin. A long campaign day reveals the money and myths of modern primaries.
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Miami
Fla
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Florida
Jackson
Organized Labor
New Hampshire
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Humphrey
Muskie
George McGovern
South Dakota
Nixon
Jerry Rubin
Rubin
Lindsay
Wallace
Ed Muskie
Florence Love Affair Shows A City Through Light
The piece extols Florence as a living mistress, describing its light and streets. It recalls Dante and the Arno at night, notes the vanished carabinieri, and praises walking the city to uncover hidden corners and markets. It ends with reflections on memory and travel.
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Florence
Rome
Venice
da Vinci
Duomo
Florentine
Michelangelo
Strozzi Palace
Ricordo
Virginia General Assembly approves daylight saving time measure
The General Assembly passed daylight saving time for Virginia from Memorial Day to Labor Day with a 91 to 4 vote after Senate amendments. Gov. Harrison announced J. Sloan Kuykendall’s appointment to the State Board of Welfare and Institutions. Plans for dual-laning Rt. 7 between Winchester and Berryville were outlined along four key routes by the State Highway Department. President Truman to address Congress on the Greek crisis. Winchester branch of Rockingham Poultry Marketing, Inc. now operating, per E. H. Pringle. Winchester Eagles opposed sharing atomic bomb secrets at the Aerie home by 38 to 4.
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Virginia
General Assembly
House
Senate
Washington Area
Albertis A. Harrison, Jr
J. Sloan Kuykendall
State Board of Welfare and Institutions
Rt. 7
Winchester
Berryville
State Highway Department
E. H. Pringle
Rockingham Poultry Marketing, Inc
United Nations
Winchester Eagles
Aerie
Daily Meditation on Destiny and Self Responsibility
The piece argues destiny reflects a divine plan for individuals nations and the world. Following the Creator's plan yields a satisfactory fate while meanness or dishonesty leads to an unsatisfactory destiny. Avoid blaming others. choose right action to influence one’s path.
Humphrey Builds Florida Strength On Three Voter Pools
Humphrey expands in Florida via old black and Jewish support plus busing stance. He leverages a sophisticated get out the vote network to challenge Muskie in the crowded field and eye a path to the nomination against Wallace Jackson Lindsay and Nixon era dynamics.
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Miami
Hubert H. Humphrey
Edmund Muskie
Florida
Muskie
George Wallace
Henry M
Scoop) Jackson
New York
John V. Lindsay
Humphrey
Norman Sherman
Wallace
Jackson
Lindsay
Reubin Askew
Askew
Preminger Sees Screen Violence More Dangerous Than Sex
Otto Preminger argues violence on screen endangers youth more than sex and may fuel wars. He notes his stance sparks debate among psychiatrists and praises his film Such Good Friends as one of his better works. He describes himself as mild and driven by personal standards and enjoyment.
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Jackson
Nixon
Moscow
New York
Otto Preminger
Preminger
Hollywood
Otto
Vienna
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Richmond
United States
Canada
Japan
Arctic Ocean
By James J. Kilpatrick
By Jack Bell
Italy
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Montreal
London
Paris
Madrid
Lisbon
Leningrad
Berlin
Dante
Brownings
Savanarola
Ricardo
I.Q
Pocahontas
Judas
Christ
U.S
Scoop Jackson
Truman
Congress
Mediterranean
Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Thomas T. Byrd
Douglas B. O'Connell
By Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Tallahassee
Hal Boyle
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