Rice's Role in the South and Global Rice History
The article traces rice’s rise from Henry Woodward's 1686 Madagascar seed to the plantation system in the South, and details global production, consumption, and cultural importance of rice, noting US farmers and major producing states, and rice's ancient origins in Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
South
South Carolina
Henry Woodward
Woodward
Tidewater
National Geographic Society
New Hamster Brings Hope After Loss At Pet Show
Six year old Ricky Waldron grieves as his hamster Willie dies shortly after winning a blue ribbon at the Elkheart County Humane Society show. Ricky receives a second hamster from a New Paris couple and plans to groom Wee Willie Ill for the next contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
Ind
Ricky Waldron
Ricky
Willie
Elkhart County Humane Society
Sion Station
Paris
Wee Willie
Boots Squeeze Grapes for Sherry in Spain
In Jerez Spain grapes for sherry are trodden by men wearing special nailed boots. Some winemakers added machinery but others argue the human weight is essential and scoff at substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerez
Spain
Alcoholism viewed as serious by life insurers
Indianapolis AP report notes Dean Barnhart says insurers spend more on alcoholism materials than the Indiana Alcoholism Division budget. He cites state budget cuts halving the division’s biennial request while funds were earmarked via a $30 liquor license add on. Barnhart mentions $250,000 of $400,000 unspent balance redirected to Riley Hospital for intellectually disabled children. Federal aid funds his assistant’s salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Dean L. Barnhart
Indiana Alcoholism Division
Sertoma Club
Barnhart
Riley Hospital
Interest Conflict Ruling Issued on Municipal Contracts
Indiana attorney general says contracts between a city and a board member with a personal interest are illegal creating municipal indebtedness. Opinion follows a request from State Senator Hatfield. The ruling defines why conflict invalidates the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Edwin K. Steers
Steers
Paul FE. Hatfield
Evansville
French film art largely a strip tease says Jenny Astruc
Jenny Astruc star of the Folies Bergere in Las Vegas criticizes French cinema for mandatory undressing scenes and nude doubles. She visits Hollywood Park to crown Cinderella Stakes winner, longs to remain in Los Angeles, and values story over gratuitous nudity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
France
Las Vegas
Jenny Astruc
Nevada
Hotel Tropicana
Hollywood Park
Jenny
Opera Comique
Comedie Francaise
Italy
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
California
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Japan
Asia
Philippines
Indonesia
Africa
South America
Himalayas
Anderson Area
Harold Rodes
General Motors Institute
Flint
Mich
Detroit
Madison County
Gms
Rodes
Ray Estes
AHS
Frank Woschitz
Anderson
Russell Davis
Charles Salisbury
Madison Heights
Richard Waldron
Cindy
Elkhart
Michigan State University
University of Nigeria
Michigan’ State
Financ‘cing
Agency For International Development
Bulletin-Herald
Grants
Ultimate In Financial Services
Jackson
Rio DE Janiero
London
Istanbul
Turkey
India
New Delhi
AERO
Leath’s
Cs Ae
Meridian
DIAL
Arantee
Pocket Radio
Sara
W.T. Grant CO
Nichol Avenue
Silaat
Edgewood Plaza Shopping
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!