Wow Donald! Ya, I don't think much can be done from the posted scan. [But you did a wonderful job, given that.] What I'm wondering is, if 'Chelle (first cleans the negative really well), and then goes back and does another scan, adjusting the scanner levels to get as much detail as possible, can one then try the NASA Photoshop magic? The result is likely not going to be great. Six stops! But should be very interesting...