Dribble Away Millions for Unnecessary Work
A 1950 Washington column by Fulton Lewis Jr argues against sprawling nonwar federal projects funded by taxes. It cites hundreds of millions in proposed spending for local and nonmilitary ventures, contrasting with defense needs and urging restraint, higher taxes, and debt repayment during wartime.
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Cholera Hits Indian Horde Seeking Cure in Orissa
In Orissa state near Rantali a cholera outbreak among pilgrims seeking a herbal cure from a 12-year-old cowherd Nepal Baba has killed hundreds and left several hundred ill. Officials report massive hysteria, mass inoculations, and evacuation efforts as authorities respond with transport and cremations to curb the spread.
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European Communist Leaders Head to Moscow for Treatment
Western Europe’s Communist leaders are en route to Moscow. Italian Communist head Palmiro Togliatti, recovering from brain surgery, departed by train. French leader Maurice Thoxer has already arrived for treatment after a stroke in Paris two months ago.
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Maurice Thoxer
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Oyster Sex Changes Observed In A Season
Researchers report that an oyster can alter its sex multiple times within a single reproductive season, indicating flexible sex determination in these mollusks and raising questions about biological drivers and ecological implications.
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