Attacks on America Reflected in Foreign Critics
F M Crawford comments on global criticism of the United States and cites Sir William Haley of the Times of London praising American virtues. He contrasts Western solidarity with Moscow’s alleged propaganda about Hungarian atrocities and calls for focus on Russia’s crimes and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Charge
Coun
America
Sir William John Haley
Times of London
NEA Service
the Messenger
Hollywood
Sir William
Suez
Britain
Moscow
Pravda
Fatasy
Hungary
Austria
Kremlin
Russia
Cheap Gems Boost Diamonds As Men Buy More
HAL BOYLE notes diamonds are cheaper now than in 1946, with 1 to 1.5 carat stones ranging from $90 to $220 and larger gems from $345 to $1175. He cites rising marriages, more diamond use in jewelry, and men buying vast portions of diamond purchases, while recounting Agnes Sorel’s provocative court tale.
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Santa Claus
Albert Haase
Jewelry Industry Council
Agnes Sorel
Charles VII
France
Agnes
Aggie
Haase
Uncle Sugarland
IMF Loan To Britain Eases Washington Air
The IMF approved a 1.3 billion loan to Britain Monday night amid economic strain from the Egypt conflict and Suez disruption. Officials debate further aid with Treasury caution, while IMF loans remain Congress-free. Temptations and policy hints frame the debate as Eisenhower administration weighs future help for Britain.
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James Marlow
Washington
Britain
International Monetary Fund
France
Egypt
Middle East
Suez Canal
United States
Europe
Nixon
New York
Congress
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Treasury
Humphrey
Introverted Engineer Sharp Reply at Funeral Director
Dr Crane recounts case T-47 about Helen H a 58 year old Purdue graduate and famous engineer attending a funeral in Indiana. When introduced the director said I am very glad to know you she answered Why in a blunt monosyllable.
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Benjamin Franklin
George W. Crane
Helen H
Purdue University
Indiana
Helen
Introvert Engineer Praised for Quiet Strength and Diplomacy
A reader letter argues a female engineer’s motive was social awkwardness not malice, noting introverts rely on tools over words. It extols introverted IQ, praises achievements, and cites Franklin on idle words, urging practice in conversation and offering a booklet titled How to Carry On Interesting Conversation.
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Crane
Benjamin Franklin
Parental worries and common pediatric concerns
Dr Edwin P. Jordan discusses three reader questions on children health. Knuckle-knee deformity from rickets may improve with diet and activity changes or braces. early correction helps. Bowel obstruction requires prompt diagnosis and often early surgery. albumin in urine in a 13 year old can be benign or signal kidney disease requiring care.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M.D
Coini
Bright
Horoscope hints and local homicide report clash in paper
The column advises cautious approach and opportunity use over six months while noting domestic estate interests, social gains, and a possible single life change. In Cleveland a homicide tally rises to 105 with John Sanders, 35, the latest victim. Elvis buttons stir costlier sentiment than love badges in Philadelphia.
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Cleveland
John Sanders
St. Vincent Charity Hospital
Riesel Acid Trial Delayed Until April 24
John Dio, accused of masterminding the acid blinding of labor writer Victor Riesel, sees his trial postponed to spring. Judge William B. Herlands granted a four month adjournment to allow due process, despite objections, as jurors were to be chosen this week. Iraqi troops withdraw from Jordan respond to Egyptian command demands per official statement.
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New York
Johnny Dio
Victor Riesel
William B. Herlands
Herlands
Dio
Herland
Breathless tension as a ride into danger unfolds
Mareia senses Final is driven by restraint and danger as they prepare for travel. She urges Jim to come back to the ranch and begs Rockabye’s competence, while Final’s wary, tense caution signals an impending confrontation with Quail, his father, and Bill Tapp.
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Mareia
Final
Roup
Jim
Rockabye
Tamee
Marcia
Gid
Cedars
Ani
Whisper Savage
Quail
Bill Tapp
Christmas Party Under the Mistletoe Poem
The room shines with holly as a Christmas party unfolds. Guests delight in gifts and laughter, then under mistletoe a single narrator laments not bringing a beau. Jessie A. Whisman signs the verse from Athens Ohio.
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Jessie A. Whisman
Athens R.D
Soldier confesses to church arsons in Cambridge Boston fires
Pvt. Robert Whelan, an 18 year old AWOL soldier from Somerville, admits setting three church fires including the million dollar blaze at St John the Evangelist in Cambridge. He tells police he used a vigil candle near sacristy clothing after allegedly failing to pry open offering boxes at St Joseph's in West End Boston and at St John the Evangelist on Beacon Hill.
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Cambridge
Mass
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Robert Whelan
Somerville
St. John’s Parochial School
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Boston
West End
St. John the Evangelist
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Baghdad
Iraq
Jordan
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