Word: mapped
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...palm-topped flyspeck in the Indian Ocean 1,100 miles southwest of Ceylon, Diego Garcia is the first in a series of four strategically located islets that may ultimately buttress Britain's "farflung battle line" of bases (see map). Along with the Seychelle atolls of Aldabra (pop. 100), Farquhar (172) and Des Roches (112), Diego Garcia & Co. will make up a new colony called the British Indian Ocean Territory. Their cost to Britain: $8,400,000 in remuneration for commercial facilities, mainly copra sheds and fishing fleets...
...consolation prize is Menasha Skulnik, a totally endearing imp of 70. His face is a relief map of mischief and melancholy, and there is a laugh hidden in every crease. The stage may be stationary-Skulnik never is. Visions of sour pickles and gefilte fish seem to dance in his head...
...Your cover story on the war [Oct. 22] was a masterpiece of clear, concise writing and readability and pointed out many facets of this struggle that heretofore have been somewhat obscure. The map was especially noteworthy, as were the excellent photographs...
Headquarters for the search for Aidit is an abandoned farmhouse twelve miles northeast of Solo. From it some 5,000 troops are combing the hills and stopping vehicles on the roads. Says mild-mannered Major Sajidiman, plotting the action on a U.S. Army map: "I am convinced that Aidit cannot escape history." So far, however, Solo's resident Napoleon has managed to escape the Indonesian army, and the odds are that he is busily rallying support for some sustained guerrilla warfare. "Mount Merapi is quiet just now too," warned one Soloist, "but watch out. Gestapu blood is still...
...School was so hard put to find new projects that last summer it hired a student, Robert M. Veatch, to map out an effective program of participation in race relations. Veatch consulted community action groups like the Congress of Racial Equality and the American Friends Service Committee to determine specific jobs which would be suitable for students. He expects that the School will institute a complete program based on some of his proposals...