Red Cross Centenary and Its Global Reach
The piece traces the Red Cross origins from the 1863 Geneva convention inspired by Henry Dunant and the 1864 code of warfare, notes 87 national societies, highlights Clara Barton's role in the American Red Cross, and totals fundraising across WWI and WWII eras, ending with a view on ongoing disaster relief beyond war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Red Cross
Red Cross
Geneva
Solferino
Henry Dunant
Battle of
Africa
Red Crescent
Red Lion and Sun
Iran
Jean Pietet
International Committee of the Red Cross
Red Cross Societies
Coun
American National Red Cross
Clara Barton
Miss Barton
Europe
American Red Cross Society
United Community
U S Road From Kabul To Kandahar Draws Criticism In Aid Plan
Rep. John J. Rhodes exposed a costly AID highway project in Afghanistan seen as unnecessary and wasteful. The road would link Kabul to Kandahar near Pakistan, worsening a border dispute with Pakistan and giving the Soviet Union a potential military route to the Indian subcontinent. Afghan indifference and terrain challenges complicate feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agency For International Development
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Soviet Union
Indian Subcontinent
John J. Rhodes
Arizona
Foreign Operations Subcommittee
Rhodes
Kabul
Kandahar
Persian Gulf
Iran
Elso
India
United States
Atlantic City Seeks Air Conditioned Convention Hall Aid
Atlantic City urges federal funds for a 1 588 000 air conditioned convention hall to house the 1964 Democratic National Convention. City officials note the project would leverage Area Redevelopment Agency money and boost local spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Washington
Successful Investing Tobacco Shares Sound Despite Cancer Threat
Investor questions Reynolds Tobacco holding after a price drop. Article notes the cigarette industry faces medical warnings and Reynolds earnings growth slowed from 16 percent in 1961 to 4 percent, suggesting stock remains sound despite near term pressure. Roger E. Spear provides guidance on holding.
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Roger E. Spear
R. J Reynolds Tobacco
Reynolds Tobacco
Reynolds
Aain
Folklore and the trouble with defining riots
A memo from United Press International discusses how a demonstration differs from a riot. It cites Webster and offers examples showing the line between orderly protest and disorderly conduct, noting the risk of mislabeling events.
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United Press International News Service
Scylla
Charleydis
Webster's
Case Records of a Psychologist Dr George W Crane
Charley X a 41 year old newspaper editor reports previous minor heart attacks and fear of a real attack. He asks how to avoid another episode and the physician recommends oxygen and medical treatments aimed at supporting heart function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Crane
Charley
Charley X
Dr. Crane
Reconsidering School Schedules to Use Big Buildings Year Round
A columnist argues for four semester or trimester systems to keep large school buildings in use. He notes historic farming calendars and suggests staggered breaks and accelerated maintenance to reduce waste and fit annual needs.
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Mite
Tomas Alvision
United States
Oxygen and rapid breathing for heart attack relief plan
Read here how immediate action during a heart attack center on rapid deep breathing and supplemental measures. The speaker argues oxygen is abundant in air and early steps, like nitroglycerin under the tongue and stopping activity, can lessen damage. Also mentions school calendar ideas and public health tips, concluding with a request for mailed booklet.
Doctors Too Quick to Doubt Full Physical Examinations
A mailed column scolds small town doctors for not offering thorough physicals beyond asking what’s wrong. It cites a Brooklyn Medical Society experiment and argues periodic tests find many diseases early but are often deemed extravagant by physicians. The piece urges reliance on the family physician’s judgment and warns against overuse of medications.
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Chicago
Miss. H. Av
Eagles Pass
Tesas
nSpecie
Housing Authority
Public Housing Administration
G.R. Act
King's County
Brooklyn
N.Y
Missing Plane Hunt Continues To Be Futile
Weary rescue crews searched heavy Licking River valley woodland in Harrison County for six days after a single engine plane vanished with Dr George Mc Coy 45 and his family from Gallipolis Ohio to Muncie Indiana. CAP and state police mounted air and ground searches as residents reported sightings of a low flying plane and engine trouble. The rugged area near Pendleton County yielded no wreckage and the hunt resumed with officers and Civil Defense coordinators describing the terrain as very difficult.
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Cynthiana
Muncie
Licking River
Harrison County
Dry Ridge
Civil Air Patrol
George McCoy
Gallipolis
Ohio
Ind
McCoy
Cincinnati
CAP
Madison
Pendleton County
A. J. Morris
Morgan
Walter Miller
Civil Defense
Miller
The Shepherd and the Jealous Kin in Bible Reflection
The excerpt cites Ezekiel 36 5 and advises readers about wealth in relationships. It counsels not to take aloofness personally when a richer kin is distant and urges self awareness about money. JULIEN C HYER
Farmers Advised To Oil Eggs And Preserve Quality
Purdue extension poultryman David D. Jackson cites university research from Purdue and Minnesota showing oiling eggs soon after laying preserves interior quality. Oiling 30 minutes after laying yielded the best Haugh unit scores. refrigerate at about 50 degrees with 7 to 80 percent humidity. spray-oil eggs during gathering with mineral oil to extend freshness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
David D. Jackson
Purdue University Extension Poultryman
Purdue
Minnesota
Jackson
Indiana farm price index rises in mid July
Indiana farm price index shows a five percent rise from mid June to mid July. Livestock prices led gains with a six percent increase while grain prices rose modestly. National indices also rose for prices received and purchasing power, with some declines in wheat soybeans and lambs noted.
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Lafayette
Indiana
Purdue University Agricultural
U. S
Cate
Ball State students stage Pal Joey summer show
Ball State I students in Muncie join the Sum mer Shoestring Theatre production of Pal Joey August 14 to 17 in the College Theatre. Miss Mock plays Melba, with John O'Hara and Broadway connections cited for the musical. Director Larry Life and musical director John Campbell lead the Ball State presentation.
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Muncie
Warren Jones
Anderson
Carol Mock
Frankton
Ball State
Pal Joey
Miss Mock
Melba J
John O'Hara
Chicago
South Side
Rodgers and Hart
O'Hara
Broadyway
Wai
Gene Kelly
Joey
Fat Joey
Larry Life
Mende Junior
John Campbell
Opera Workshop
Tones
AMA Reports Motor Vehicle Production Down For Last Week
The Automobile Manufacturers Association reports U.S. motor vehicle production last week totaled 37,902 units including 89 passenger cars and 13,712 trucks and motor coaches. Cumulative 1962 output through August 10 reached 5,889,914 vehicles with 4,770,188 cars and 999,726 commercial vehicles.
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Detroit
U.S
Automobile Manufacturers Association
NAVY
Oitvarking
AMA
St. Malo
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