Richer Life in a Poorer World Speech by B Brewster Jennings
B Brewster Jennings chair of Socony Mobil Oil addressed the Los Angeles Rotary Club on progress since the century turn. He warned that population and demand strain resources and urged teamwork to mobilize capital and resources, noting inflation and taxes as barriers and urging business cooperation to meet a richer life for more people.
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B. Brewster Jennings
Socony Mobil Oil Company
Los Angeles
Rotary Club
Jennings
Mt. Everest
The Family Farm Is Here to Stay
The piece argues that fears of the family farm dying are baseless. It credits agriculture's technological revolution with making farming a business, expanding operations for many, and driving efficiency. The author notes some farmers shift to industry, while the diligent farmer remains, enlarges, and improves the land.
Indonesian rhino fears rise as species nears extinction
Jakarta reports warn that the Indonesian rhino is approaching extinction due to poaching and firearms after Dutch era protections collapsed in 1949. Only about 16 remain amid broader regional threats to orangutan, tapan and other wildlife including a mythical dragon cited for high smuggling profits.
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James Wilde
Hal Boyle
Jakarta
Indonesia
Africa
Tubadak
Rhino River
Java
Borneo
Sumatra
Singapore
Koodo
Rising costs raise car and appliance prices says lenders
Rising financing costs push up auto and appliance credit. Big finance firms pass higher interest to dealers, reducing discounts. Small lenders also face tighter credit, with some unable to obtain funds. Industry figures cite higher bank borrowing costs and tighter margins threatening consumer finance and lending for bills and store purchases.
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Sam Dawson
New York
William T. Christian
Household Finance Corp
Chicago
National Consumer Finance Assn
Miami Beach
Fla
The
Association
Donald L. Barnes
Peer Ierome
Dulles confronts U S role in ending colonialism dilemma
Secretary of State Dulles faces a practical U S dilemma over colonialism. The United States must lead or risk being aligned with Britain and France as colonies gain freedom. He suggested aiding independence without fully backing colonial powers, but offered no clear policy to guide allied or dependent nations. The issue could shape future world alignments and trust in Washington.
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Manuon Washington
Dulles
Europe
Britain
France
Russia
United States
Suez Canal
Nasser
Egypt
Spark plug of civilization advice and fears in sales
Case history of Clark K. a 25 year old engineering graduate seeking guidance from Dr Crane. He describes being introverted and fearing sales calls yet facing a tempting territorial opportunity. The dialogue notes the tension between opportunity and anxiety in presenting to strangers.
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Glenn Frank
Giese
George W. Crane
Clark K
Crane
Les
Cold Sweat and the Dilemma of a Career Change
A doctorly voice argues that cold sweat signals growth beyond rut, urging Clark to try sales rather than stay in a factory job. It extols salesmanship as a demanding, secure path, notes the abundance of clients as “bosses,” and warns against abandoning established networks.
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Clark
Torney
Charles Kendall
Milwaukee
Universits
Public Forum Editor Letter on Athens Ohio University students
A letter to the Public Forum Editor discusses Ohio University students in Athens. The writer notes some students are well‑behaved while a small fraction disregard laws, with examples of cars stopping for pedestrians and residents' resentment toward college crowds. The piece argues students should respect local rules as guests in the city.
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the Messenger
Ohio University
Athens
Beriberi and Vitamin B1 Insight by Dr Jordan
Dr Jordan explains beriberi as a disease from deficiency of vitamin B1 in the B group. Causes include polished rice and poor diets, with symptoms from edema to heart issues. prevention hinges on adequate B1 in foods like whole grains and fortified cereals.
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Edwin P. Jordan
Far East
Malaya
China
Japan
Philippine Islands
India
North
Judge McWilliams Fines Self in Parking Ticket Case
In Dearborn court Associate Municipal Judge John T. McWilliams faced three unpaid parking tickets. He fined himself ten dollars and chose four days in jail for two counts, paid the fine, and dismissed the third ticket after arguing with himself.
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Detroit
John T. McWilliams
Dearborn
No Need To Strike Twice at Pierce Home
A lightning storm struck Mr. and Mrs. Max Pierce in Sandpoint Idaho while they watched TV. The bolt hit an electric fence and burned a sofa, peeled bark from four trees, damaged bulbs, burned a freezer and electric roaster, yet no one was hurt and the TV remained unharmed, leaving the Pierces to recover from the scare.
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Idaho
Max Pierce
The Split Tale of Gruss and Oderbruch Vanishing Case
Lieutenant Lane details movements of Gruss and Oderbruch as they dined, met a doctor, and talked at a cafe before Gruss returned home and appeared unsettled. A nurse noted late activity, the doctor’s safe was emptied, and questions remain about motives and possible brainwashing or coercion.
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Gruss
Lane
Mehring Platz
Gross
Oderbbruch
Oderbruch
Gru
Farley
Odertruch
Double Agent Suspect in Berlin Underground Plot
An undercover discussion centers on Oderbruch and Gruss as the only survivors of a failed anti Nazi underground bomb plot. Oderbruch allegedly became a West Berlin playboy then possibly joined the Communists, while Gruss faces suspicion as a potential double agent. The dialogue hints Oderbruch’s shifting loyalties and a likely Gestapo tip that allowed one member to escape.
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Oderbruch
Gruss
Hitler
West Berlin
Gestapo
Samme
Mi Farley
Farley
Willi Borm
Henri Flambeau
Dark
Horoscope Forecast for Stars and Contacts in 1956
The reading notes potential shifts in earnings and policies, with caution urged for deceptive outcomes. Expect pleasant late afternoon hours with loved ones and new contacts, and potential substantial benefits from past good deeds. For birthdays, plans in early year may lead to partial fulfillment and a new cycle in mid December, with possible influential meeting in Feb or March 1957 and travel and romance ahead.
Uniformed Chief in Charleston Wears Fancy $300 Dress
Mayor John T. Copenhaver ordered new police chief former Detective Lt. Dallas Bias to wear a $300 uniform with four stripes like a Navy captain and epaulets resembling an Air Force colonel. The striking outfit prompted cheers as Bias appeared on a downtown street.
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Charleston
W. Va
John T.copenhaver
Dallas Bias
Air Force
Gen. MacArthur
Bias
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