NASA Goes Metric
NASA becomes the first U.S. agency to switch to the metric system for all future scientific publications. The move places the United States closer to a global standard as Britain and other commonwealth nations prepare to convert. The metric system’s decimal structure is highlighted as a key advantage.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
United States
NASA
U.S
Britain
Canada
Australia
New
Zealand
Winters Draw Northerners South for Mild Weather
Northern residents flock south for winter getaways as Florida and southern California hotels expand to meet the influx. The booming winter resort trade attracts retirees and vacationers seeking climate relief, promising a bright future for southern hospitality industries.
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South
Florida
California
Wiretaps in 1968 Congress debate on privacy rights
The 1968 wiretapping law faced critics even as Attorney General Mitchell disclosed only 163 court approved taps in 19 months. Four of five taps yielded evidence of crime, with 325 indictments this year in gambling narcotics and loansharking. Court controls aim to keep searches reasonable within the Constitution.
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Congress
Mitchell
Justice Department
Leatherman Arrives in New York After European Service
CPL John A Leatherman arrived in New York aboard the Liberty ship George W Woodward after 33 months in the European theater. Clarke County War Price and Rationing Board will consolidate with Winchester and Frederick County Board on October 15. Community Concert Association season opens October 29 with Marina Svetlova ballet. Osborne Heishman Renner named Frederick County Deputy Sheriff to succeed Paul Dicks. Bill Mazeroski hits ninth inning homer to give Pirates 10 9 win over Yankees and first World Series title in 35 years. Edgar W Spicer Sr safety director at O Sullivan Rubber Corp presents safety awards to T J Calkin and Jess Greenwalt for fewest lost time accidents.
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Cpl
John A. Leatherman
New York
George W. Woodward
Osborne Heishman
Renner
Rt. 1
Middletown
Frederick County
Paul Dicks
Robert L. DeHaven
Bill Mazeroski
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Yankees
Edgar W. Spicer
O’sullivan Rubber Corp
T.J. Calkin
Jess Greenwalt
Daily Meditation on Pollution Awareness
A reflective editorial urges recognition of air and water pollution from industrial waste. It warns pollution endangers health and life, calls for responsibility, and links physical hazards to moral and spiritual decline. Government, schools, industry, and church are urged to act.
Growth of wisdom and youth values in Harris poll
Henry J. Taylor argues the Harris survey shows an experience gap between students and parents, noting youth often disagree with parental views on communism and imperialism while praising America. He urges growth through time and recalls local Virginia community college dedication and a critical jab at Senator J Kenneth Robinson for opposing the referendum.
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American Council On Education
Louis Harris
Harris
Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
University of Hard Knocks
U. of H.K
the Star
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown
Winchester Evening Star
Virginia
Mills E. Godwin, Jr
J. Kenneth Robinson
Robinson
Vietnam
Senate
Russell B. Long, Jr
D-La
Long
Chaos May Be Name Of November Game
Washington veteran analyst warns the 80th Congress could again descend into chaos after the November recess. He notes absenteeism, partisan gridlock, and a reform bill unlikely to fix core dysfunction, with Republicans and Democrats sharing blame. The piece recalls Truman’s 1948 turnip session and questions Congress’s ability to act on major social welfare legislation.
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Washington
Harry Truman
Truman
Missouri
Congress
Nixon
Con
Food in Your Diet Can Be Ruining Your Health
Lawrence E. Lamb argues diet shapes health, warning against fad regimens and emphasizing balanced intake of vitamins minerals and proteins. He explains calorie content varies with water, compares fat and lean tissue, and notes sugar is high in calories. He adds guidance on water intake and thirst as a guide.
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United States
How's Your I Q A Daily Intelligence Test
A quiz column presents a 100 question daily IQ style test with scoring bands Memory Genius Very Superior Excellent Good and guidance to page 2 for correct answers. It lists ten sample questions including nicknames of oratory and race and the statue atop the Capitol dome.
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William E. Seward
Goliath
U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C
U.S
West. Point
Kingdom of Italy
Lake Champlain
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Clarke County War Price and Rationing Board
Winchester and Frederick County
Marina Svetlova
Metropolitan Opera
Winchester Junior Board of Trade
Earl L. Douglas
Henry J. Taylor
America
By Jack Bell
House
Sam J. Ervin JR
D-N.c
Ervin
Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D
I.Q
Advertising and Business
Jack F. Davis
Eugene P. Miller
Douglas B. O’connell
Winchester
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