Salt laden Dolores River dam would reshape Paradox Valley
U S Bureau of Reclamation surveys Paradox Valley Colorado to curb 200000 tons of salt entering the Dolores River yearly. Aiming to divert the river away from the salt bed with a dam conduit and tunnel the project would restore freshwater flow toward the Colorado River. Meanwhile waste reclamation efforts rise with a Pennsylvania ski resort using impermeable asphalt membranes to separate landfills from groundwater and treat runoff.
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Mexico
Japan Eyes China Trade Drive and Concessions
The article notes Japan pursues market access in China with increasing Sino-Japanese exchanges and large credit offers. It cites plans for 5 billion in long term credits and potential trade growth from 900 million to 11 billion by 1982, under Premier Tanaka's push for recognition and stronger ties.
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Southern Governors Seek McGovern Divergence From Nixon
Southern governors meeting in Hilton Head urge forming separate McGovern aires to protect party control as Nixon leads by about two to one in the region. Maryland governor Mandel admits McGovern would lose 10 electoral votes today, citing Humphrey's 1968 comeback as a cautionary precedent. Alabama Governor Wallace notes earlier Maryland primary results.
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Army Surveillance of Civilians Document Analyzes History of Monitoring
A Senate Subcommittee report by Lawrence Baskir details decades of Army civilian intelligence gathering. It notes thousands of files destroyed and raises questions about the extent of surveillance as of December 31, 1970, with large centers like Fort Sam Houston and Fort McPherson holding extensive dossiers.
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Nixon Faces Tight Odds in Electoral Vote Puzzle
President Nixon remains confident a close race is possible as McGovern targets nine big states California New York Pennsylvania Illinois Texas Ohio Michigan New Jersey and Massachusetts to reach 242 votes. The piece notes the electoral system could yield a Nixon loss despite strong popular support.
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Grandma Was Right Memphis (Tonn.)
Two independent British scientific studies report that a cup of hot milk before bed induces sleep. The piece says Grandma proved this long ago and hints at later validation of other traditional remedies like sulfur and molasses and chamomile.
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Your Car Seems Miraculous
The Highway Users Foundation notes cars accumulate vast engine miles and component actions each year yet with prudent maintenance these parts keep operating. Odometer miles plus engine idle time total about 12 000 engine miles, eight cylinders fire 15 million times, and spark plug cables carry 250 billion volts.
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Congressional Leaders Back Standby Powers Plan For Reservists
Star Files reports Congressional leaders expect rapid approval of President Kennedy’s request to mobilize 1500000 military reservists if needed to confront a new East-West crisis. John O Marsh Jr, Strasburg attorney, receives the Distinguished Medal of the American Legion Virginia Department.
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Modern aristocracy is earned not inherited
The meditation argues hereditary aristocracy is weak and unpopular while true aristocracy arises from worthy deeds. It extols modern aristocrats who live unselfish lives, serve others, and advance human welfare. Readers are urged to recognize and aspire to such aristocracy.
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