Smoothly Run Land Reform Is Key to Transformation of Formosa
The piece notes Formosa's rapid change as a showcase of freedom and reform. It contrasts busy urban life with dangerous street conditions and highlights a broad transformation across the island driven by land reform policies. The author emphasizes a positive global image and social progress amid bustling daily activity.
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Formosa
Air Force
Chiang Kaishek
China
Free World
Red Asia
Japan
U. S
Hong Kong
Los Angeles Raises Extra for Convention
The Los Angeles Democratic National Convention committee reports $450,000 raised to stage the event and projects a $50,000 surplus to be donated to the Community Chest. Cochairmen Norris Poulson and Frank G. Bonelli outlined the plan as nonpartisan beyond local support.
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Los Angeles
Cochairmen
Norris Poulson
Frank G. Bonelli
National Guardsmen Begin Two Week Summer Camp
More than 8 000 guardsmen from 67 Minnesota communities report to Camp Ripley for a 14 day encampment. The 47th Viking Division trains under Maj. Gen. Joseph E. Nelson with Maj. Gen. Robert P. Miller in command. Emphasis on basic unit training and field operations follows bivouac setup. Live ammunition firing occurs on camp ranges. weapons include heavy artillery to the M1 rifle.
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Camp Ripley
Minn
Minnesota
47Th
Viking Division
Joseph E. Nelson
Robert P
Seberg Seeks Divorce From French Husband
Iowa actress Jean Seberg files for divorce from Francois Moreuil in Marshalltown district court citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The Paris lawyer and movie director, whom she wed two years ago, is named as respondent. she plans to finish a French film he directs. She notes incompatible backgrounds and life ways.
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New York
Vivien Leigh
London
Sir Laurence Olivier
Sir Laurence
Marshalltown
Iowa
Jean Seberg
Miss Seberg
Francois Moreuil
Paris
Moreuil
Otto Preminger
Joan of Arc
Kansas Convicts Hijack Guard On Transfer March
Two young convicts Carl Roy Chase and Jay Lee King overpowered guard H C Marrs as they were being moved to Lansing prison near Hutchinson. They freed themselves, seized his pistol, and drove off in his car before deputies halted pursuit. Warden Hand critiqued the transfer and said single guards do not handle such moves.
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Kansas City
Kan
Carl Roy Chase
Jay Lee King
H.C. Marrs
Hutchinson
Lansing
Trace Hand
Marrs
Wife files for separate maintenance against Efrem Zimbalist Jr
Stephanie Zimbalist 27 sues for separate maintenance against actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr claiming he left her on April 27. She seeks community property division and a reasonable allowance for herself and their 3 year old daughter. Zimbalist 36 stars on TV 77 Sunset Strip.
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Los Angeles
Efrem Zimbalist Jr
Stephanie Zimbalist
Zimbalist
State Board Cuts Aid to Distressed Schools in Minnesota
The Minnesota State Board of Education slashed requests for financial aid, approving grants totaling 43,291 from 327,667 in requests mainly for repairs, equipment, and salaries. Allocations went to Floodwood 23,500 Cromwell 5,015 Spring Lake Park 16,105 La Porte 3,671, while Lake Bronson 19,324 McGregor 17,384 and Remer 17,427 were denied though Remer could use 6,911 from uncommitted funds.
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Board of Education
Floodwood
St. Louis County
Cromwell
Carlton County
Spring Lake Park
Anoka County
LaPorte
Hubbard County
Lake Bronson
Kittson County
McGregor
Aitkin County
Remer
Cass County
Strike at Atlas May End as IAM Orders Pickets Cross
The International Association of Machinists ordered its 20 000 Convair Atlas workers to cross rival picket lines at San Diego plants while talks continue. A second strike wave looms as Lockheed and Polaris operations face walkouts and other plants prepare action in California and Florida.
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Burbank
Calif
Convair
Atlas
International Assn. of
San Diego
IAM
Navy
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Air Force Bases
Polaris
U.S
SAM
Lockheed
Missiles and Space Division
Midas
Samos
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Cape Canaveral
Dubuque Worker Given Probation With Alcohol Ban
Des Moines report says Joseph Nelson Sides, 45, was sentenced for mailing a letter with a $33 treasury check. Federal Judge Robert Van Pelt gave an 18 month term suspended on three year no drinking probation, contingent on staying sober.
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Des Moines
Dubuque
Joseph Nelson Sides
Treasury
Robert van Pelt
Barbara Stanwyck Improves After Pneumonitis Admission
Santa Monica AP report says actress Barbara Stanwyck 52 rests comfortably at St. John's Hospital with a reduced fever of 100.5 after being admitted Thursday for pneumonitis an inflammation of the lung.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Barbara Stanwyck
St. John’s Hospital
Miss Stanwyck
Illness Nearly Cost Her Title Mrs America
Mrs George Murphy of Kentland Indiana was crowned Mrs America after falling ill and missing the pageant rehearsals. She beat 49 state contestants and the District of Columbia with runner up Mrs Jack OConnor of Granite Falls Minnesota and third place Mrs Robert Clemens of Savannah Georgia.
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America
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
George Murphy
Kentland
Ind
District of Columbia
Steven Michael
Patrick
Jeffrey
Cynthia
Murphys
George Hel
Murphy
Jack O'Connor
Granite Fall
Minn
Robert Clemens
Savannah
Rattlesnake Missing on Freight Train
In Texas two boxes with rattlesnakes vanished from a Railroad Express shipment after leaving New Braunfels en route to Bronson. A four foot brown rattler disappeared between San Antonio and Austin as police hunted in a baggage car. Only a missing air hole screen was found. one box was removed by agent R. Montgomery while the other continued to its destination.
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Waco, Tex
New Braunfels
Tex
Bronson
San Antonio
Austin
Missouri - Kansas - Texas
Railway Express
R. Montgomery
Camellia Named for Jesuit Missionary G J Camelli
G J Camelli, a Jesuit missionary and botanist, introduced the plant from the East and gave his name to the camellia.
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G. J. Camelli
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