Britain’s Changing Role Seen as U.S. Emerges Dominant
London faces political strains amid anti American sentiment linked to Bermuda missiles pact. U.S. News & World Report notes Britain shifting from global empire to island power with reduced naval reach. The piece notes implications for US leadership and welfare of retailers facing higher costs and wage rules.
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London
Macmillan
Great Britain
Britain
England
U.S. News & World Report
Victoria
Australia
United States
Eden
Soviet Union
Night Drive Ends in a Fiery Collision on Highway
Reporter Jim Bishop recalls a 60 mph drive from La Jolla to Beverly Hills that ends in a brutal crash when a fast car roars past, smashing into the babies’ vehicle. Flames and gas spill as bystanders and two mothers react in shock while police intervene.
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la Jolla
Beverly Hills
Pacific Ocean
Yellow Head
Mail Bag quirks and trivia from HAL BOYLE column
New York columnist HAL BOYLE surveys quirky mail bag facts from readers. Notes include flies tasting with legs and nails growing about 8 feet 9 inches in a 70 year lifetime, color blind bees, liar detection tips, Bill Hayes earnings, Sammy Kaye song duty for states, and a typewriter on one keyboard line.
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Bill Hayes
Western Union
Sammy Kaye
Human Relations Boosts a Dentist’s Practice
Dr Clyde L a 46 year old dentist reports the HR method improved client relations and office appeal. He documents a $485 increase in monthly dental income and notes praise to patients since adopting smiling telephone, office refurbishing, and a “Compliment Club” policy. He plans further reporting next month.
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Clyde
George W. Crane
Clyde L
The Curious World of Warts and Their Cures
Dr Edwin P Jordan notes warts are common and not life threatening. He cites viral causes and possible contagion, recounts orphanage outbreaks, and surveys various treatment myths from skunk water to moonlight burying and charm methods. He cites occasional medical endorsement of suggestion or hypnosis without explaining why.
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England
Lessons in Bridge ends with dubious double and a near game
South wins a doubled contract after a long bridge play recounting a disputed double. East doubles two diamonds and a later no trump run leads to critical error. Commentary praises risky double strategy and notes East’s weak defense against the runout.
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South
West
Durnymy
East
Bridge bidding puzzle with AK and sequence
A confusing bridge bidding problem asks what to bid after 1 heart like sequence and a partner holds AK. The text presents multiple hands and responses and challenges the reader to choose the correct contract.
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North East South West
N.T
Puerto Rico Tax Haven Debate Prompts U S Tax Concerns
George E. Sokolski argues that Puerto Rico’s tax incentives lure U S firms and individuals, reducing Treasury revenue. He cites examples like Union Carbide and Remington Rand and notes profits and wages rise when taxed fewer, urging scrutiny of such havens. The piece ends with a Manila report on an anti-subversion bill passed by the House.
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George E. Sokolsky
Teodoro Moscoso
Puerto Rico
United States
Moscoso
Commonwealth
U. S
Caribbean
Union Carbide & Carbon
Remington Rand
St. Regis Paper
Beaunit Mills
International Latex
Carborundum Company
Shoe Corporation of America
United Drill and Tool
Sunbeam Electric
Univis Lens
Weston Electrical Instrument Company
Manila
House of Representatives
Philippine Communist Party
Senate
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