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...serious problem around the country's other major astronomy center, Tucson, Ariz., but astronomers there are already worrying about the glowing threat. The area's five major observatories-including Kitt Peak, which expects to unveil a 150-in. telescope next year-recently petitioned the town fathers to shield and filter all mercury-vapor street lamps, ban all but essential searchlights, and pave roads with blacktop instead of lighter, reflective concrete. Aware of the observatories' contributions to the local economy, the Tucson councilmen agreed to consider the requests...
...lesson should be obvious; traditional liberalism can shield a criminal, fascist government just as easily as a criminal, fascist faction within the society. We must recognize what is behind the shield that Archibald Cox was trying to interpose in Sanders Theatre. That shield must be thrust aside and the crimes brought to a halt...
...vote climaxed a bitter debate between the Administration and Senator William Proxmire (D-Wise.). Proxmire charged Wednesday night that the SST will increase the incidence of skin cancer by thinning the protective shield of ozone in the stratosphere. In response, the Administration accused Proxmire of trying to create fear among congressmen over the SST's threat to the environment...
...trying to restore the personal values of grace, honor, and chivalry that its members feel are missing in contemporary life. The society sponsors tournaments, sword and shield and jousting contests, banquets, revels, and other remnants of medieval life...
...women accept the CHUL plan, how will it "shield" us from such truths? We have already experienced them! As for future female students, the ONLY way to "shield" them from these facts will be to allow them the right to an equal admissions policy. Women here need not endure such a housing decision to know what discrimination...