Word: washing
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Wash Sins. Devout Hindus bathe in the Ganges all year long to wash away their sins, but the spiritual effect of the ablutions is considered most potent during the festivals that are held at twelve-year intervals on one of four sites. The Kumbh Mela at Allahabad is the most blessed, for here the Ganges meets not only the Yamuna but the Saraswati, a legendary underground river. This spot is known as the Sangam (sacred confluence). Some holy men, moreover, deem the current configuration of the sun, moon and stars to be exactly the same as at the creation...
...from Washington in protecting their lands and livelihood. Said Ron Francis, director of the Denver-based American National Cattlemen's Association: "We are against Government support in general. We support the law of supply and demand, but we need price support and emergency livestock loans." In Douglas County, Wash., Rancher Gary Dalin swelled with pride because his 16-year-old daughter Heidi had just been named local Beef Princess. But in other respects he bemoaned the farmer's lot. Said he: "Just when the price begins to get a little better, we're seeing cows coming...
...Christina Rood, 14; of Bellevue, Wash., urged "a nationwide broadcast for people my age on your policies. Most of my friends are bored with politics, and I don't think they should...
...sifting through the suggestions. At least one idea is already being given serious consideration: a toll-free phone line to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on which people could ring up the White House for help in solving whatever problems they have with the Government. The proposer, William Forhan of Tracyton, Wash., also suggested that the number should be an easily remembered acronym: PEANUTS...
...used in conjunction with heat detectors (cost: $100 plus for a complete system). Heat detectors are slower to sound a smoke alarm and are used mainly in closed areas such as basements and garages, where a quick heat buildup is likely. Says Fire Marshall Rex Jordon of Olympia, Wash.: "Heat 36 detectors are fine if you want to spend the money. But if you're on a limited income, I would recommend just a smoke detector." The reason: most fire victims die from asphyxiation, not burns...