Authority on Far East to Speak Here Tuesday
Nora Waln, renowned foreign correspondent and Far East authority, will address Amarillo Town Hall Association members at a 7 PM Crystal Ballroom, Herring Hotel dinner meeting on Tuesday March 27. She discusses China Japan Korea, postwar Asia, and US policy, drawing on years living with local families in Tokyo and dialect mastery.
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The 70 Test For College In 1951 Draft Debate
The piece discusses Selective Service plans to defer high school graduates for college if they score 70 on a special test, amid congressional debate. It notes Hershey’s recommendation, possible presidential action, and the uncertainty while outlining current deferment rules and the goal of maintaining college-trained manpower. It also mentions an unrelated Memphis Navy tech developing a pocket-size wireless microphone for stage use.
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Egyptians linked plants to vitamins says ancient health claims
Cairo based Dr Sab er Gabra argues ancient Egyptians used plants and animal products with vitamin like effects. He cites lettuce as Vitamin E linked aphrodisiac and liver as Vitamin A aiding eye health and female reproduction, aligning ancient uses with modern science.
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Egg Production Makes Big Jump
Washington reports major egg producing nations raised output by about five percent in 1950 from 1949 and over thirty percent above the prewar average. The United States led with a sixty six percent rise in production, driving the overall increase.
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Woman given five year term for husband murder in Odessa
Marie Fondren, 30, was sentenced to five years in prison after conviction for murder in the shooting death of her husband John Fondren, 32. Prosecutors say she stalked him with a gun for two days. defense contends he abused and threatened her.
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New Jersey Plans Modern Turnpike
Jersey City reports New Jersey plans a 118 mile toll road with six lanes one side four on the other. Estimated cost sits around 220 million dollars with a 70 mph speed limit and grades not exceeding 3 percent. Tolls are set at 1.75 dollars for cars and 4.50 dollars for trucks.
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First steamship in regular transatlantic service the Great Western
The Great Western became the first steamship to offer a regular transatlantic crossing, marking a milestone in commercial ocean travel and maritime history. It established a new era of faster, steam powered connectivity between Europe and North America.
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