Nation: Walden West

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Made to Order. But generally the Grove is strictly for well-lubricated leisure. "We drink very little water up there," said one member wryly. "We play poker and we visit other camps. We do nothing much." On his first day there, Barry slept until 8:30 a.m.—late for him—then shaved, after heating his own water, and breakfasted simply on orange juice and oatmeal. For Barry Goldwater. the Grove's easy isolation was made to order. He had clucked newsmen for days. When reporters met Barry's plane in California. General Wedemeyer said to the Senator. "I suppose you'll want to give those men an opportunity." Said Barry: "No, I don't. There'll be no press conference." Then he vanished into the forest.