Icebergs to deserts a bizarre plan for arid lands
A U S Army glaciologist proposes towing Antarctic icebergs to the northwestern Australian and Atacama deserts to irrigate over 1,000 square miles for a year. Skeptics worry about navigation and safety, while others seek peaceful end to Vietnam War and note Thanh Trung sisters as symbols of resistance to foreign rule.
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England
Wilford Weeks
U. S. Army
Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory
Peking
Moscow
Yugoslavia
V.C
China
Trung
Joans of Arc
Agnew’s Vietnam stance seen as pathway to 1972 prospects
The piece analyzes Vice President Agnew's aggressive antiwar rhetoric as a strategic move to shield Nixon, widen hawk support, and raise Agnew’s own profile. It argues the speech acts may bolster his 1972 chances, while noting disputed claims of direct White House coordination and the risks of inflammatory language.
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Washington
Vietnam
Nixon
Mr. Nixon
Agnew
White House
A Different Standard For the Vice President
A defense of Vice President Agnew's ability to speak on public issues, arguing constitutional rights apply as they do to senators. The piece notes his New Orleans speech criticizing the Moratorium, contrasts liberal reactions, and cites past presidents' discussions of the Supreme Court.
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Spiro Agnew
Robert Finch
Senate
New Orleans
United States
Hanoi
Supreme Court
High Court
Nixon
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Vice Presidnt
Trading stamp boom brightens inflation era gains
Trading stamps rise with higher prices adding to accumulation speed and quicker redemption for premiums. Dr. Harold Fox notes 1968 sales around 800 million, under one tenth of one percent of GNP, while millions of housewives view stamps as egg money and gifts outside the family. Redemption centers offer merchandise value over the stamps’ cost, appealing to saving and giving.
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Harold Fox
Northern Illinois University
U.S
Fox
Shenandoah Valley Civil War centennial chairmen named
Winchester Commonwealth's Attorney Dabney W. Watts was named chair of the Shenandoah Valley Civil War centennial committee. Blue Ridge Area Girl Scout Council elected Mrs. George W. Burton president for 1960 62, succeeding Mrs. Laurens Jones. F Grove White elected Winchester Golf Club president succeeding F L Largent Jr. Mr and Mrs Warren Eddy registered at the John Marshall Hotel in Richmond. Office of Price Administration considering flat price ceilings for live cattle to curb beef black market. D J Howard state supervisor of agricultural education announced FFA convention to be held at VPI Nov 23 to 25.
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Dabney W. Watts
Winchester Commonwealth
George W. Burton
Berryville
Blue Ridge Area
Girl Scout Council
Laurens Jones
F. Grove White
Winchester Golf Club
F.L. Largent, Jr
Warren Eddy
John Marshall Hotel
Richmond
Office of Price Administration
D.J. Howard
W.R. Legge
Vpi
How Do You Plead In Judging People
Earl L. Douglas discusses a resort town practice of weighing garbage to estimate tourist numbers and cautions against using such crude methods to judge people. He notes critics weigh dirt and rumor, forming biased views, and argues for better ways to assess individuals and situations.
When I was your age by HAL BOYLE
A playful column pokes fun at generation gaps with recalled lines adults use on teens. The piece contrasts parental lectures with teen attitudes and common responses in a humorous voice. It highlights clashes over curfews fashion homework and independence.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Christopher
Poor Dental Hygiene Causes Bitter Taste
Inquiries about persistent bitter salty or sour tastes trace to poor dental hygiene smoking hiatal hernia mouth infections and certain drugs. Proper brushing rinsing after meals and medical evaluation to identify the cause are advised. Loss of taste often links to smell and nasal issues with smoking decongestant overuse.
How's Your I Q Based On 100 Questions
Short quiz promises a score based on 10 days of 100 questions. It classifies results from Memory Genius to Good with daily averages. Sample questions cover bears astronomy colonial history Bible trivia fortnights spiders and engine pistons.
Winchester Evening Star Telephones and Contacts
Newspaper masthead line listing newsroom and advertising office phone numbers for reader access. Indicates News room at 667-3211 and Advertising and Business at 667-3200. No article content provided.
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Advertising and Business
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