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Blood and motherly advice

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An American civilian living in Brussels while his wife is on diplomatic assignment is delighted with Armed Forces Network. He enjoys seeing the somewhat amateurish public service announcements it carries instead of ads. And he is surprised to see the 1957 antiwar film 'Paths Of Glory.'

Author: Easterbrook, Gregg
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Company
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1997
Europe, Television broadcasting, Military aspects, Military bases, Criticism and interpretation, Recreation, Americans in Europe, Paths of Glory (Motion picture), United States. American Forces Radio and Television Service

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Forgotten benefactor of humanity

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Borlaug is relatively unknown, despite being the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1970. He is largely responsible for helping to increase food production in most areas of the world. One of his achievements has been his work on the production of dwarf spring wheat.

Author: Easterbrook, Gregg
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Company
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1997
Biography, Nobel laureates, Agriculturists, Borlaug, Norman E.

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Travel: A Mediterranean Mix Pantelleria, Italy's island outpost

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Pantelleria is a volcanic island 70 miles southwest of Sicily, filled with natural beauty, important archaeology, and fine acommodations for visitors. It's strategic importance, active geology, and colorful history are described.

Author: Romagnoli, G. Franco
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Company
Publication Name: The Atlantic Monthly
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 1072-7825
Year: 1998
Italy, Travel industry, Americans in Italy

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Americans abroad
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