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Ford's Horror-scope

And now comes Gerald Rudolf Ford, the white knight in shining armor. With the true colors of the Republican political machine blatantly exposed by an array of scandals, the Party needs a willing and transparently honest dupe to play the role of healer. Judging from his horoscope, Jerry fills the bill perfectly. He embodies the qualities traditionally cherished by the Amerikan public, especially the great mute majority. The position of Mars in Taurus, on the ascendent, makes Ford a very steady worker. Venus in the first house indicates a genuinely friendly and open-minded approach to life, and the elevated position of Jupiter makes Ford's character basically charitable. This is not what America needs, but it is what the Republican party needs.

The Sun-Neptune conjunction in Cancer, at the nadir o his chart, makes Jerry feel whole-heartedly right in whatever he does. And what will he do? He will carry on the Amerikan system in the great Amerikan tradition, because he sees this as his duty. Gerald's moon in Sagitarius indicates a man of high ideals and values, hence high goals as president. He believes in continuing the status quo because he is not enlightened enough to realize the system is based on oppression and exploitation. All in all, the same type of consciousness shaping Amerikan policy for decades is still at work in Washington.

Jerry's only fault is his tendency to blurt secrets and level with the public. The moon in Sagitarius is primarily responsible for his loose tongue.

As Saturn transits across the nadir of Ford's horoscope, he can expect some great emotional change in July and August of next year. At that time he will either decide to drop out of the 1976 presidential race and end his political career, or will continue as a candidate but change his basic Iife-outlook.

-R.Fox

Dangerous Aspirin

I was proofreading for SUN and would like to add some comment and information to the article on the free clinic.What prompted this was the statement that aspirin is the best relief for menstrual cramps. FALSE. Aspirin, like other drugs should be avoided as toxins. Raspberry leaf tea (picked from red raspberry bushes, or purchased from the People’s Food Co-op on Packard or a health food store) effectively obliterates cramps, is a mellow relaxant, and very good for pregnant women especially as it makes childbirth easier. Steep herb teas in water brought just to a boil, covered, for 10-15 minutes.

Camomile, alfalfa, and rosemary are all good for relaxing.

For a rush, or a pick-up—try rosehips. Peppermint tea is great for a headache. Red clover blossoms are a delicious cure-all; “hopeless” cancer patients have been cured by fruit fasts and red clover tea. For colds eat lots of fresh fruits and raw vegies, and try any of the above with a little golden seal mixed in. It’s bitter, but the Indians wisely regarded it as one of the most healing herbs—it is a natural antiseptic, as are fresh garlic, ginger, and lemon.

Comfrey tea helps rebuild cells—good for bruises, broken bones, broken hearts?