Bible translation project unites readers in 1034 languages
The article notes the goal of translating the Bible into 1034 languages with about 1000 still to go, detailing the challenges of accurate translation across cultures. It cites examples of linguistic pitfalls, missionary work, and the long process of publishing complete translations in Africa and Kenya while highlighting ongoing distribution efforts and broader impact on global unity through scripture.
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Leonard
Lake Victoria
Tanganyika
New York
Mary
American Bible Societe
Kenya
Roman Nobility Loses 85,400 Acres of Land
The Italian agrarian reform cuts large Roman estates by up to 80 percent in Calab ria Apulia and Lucania. Estates over 500 to 800 acres are reduced and the government will redistribute the land to peasants. By 1955 experts expect 1,500,000 acres to be redistributed to about 160,000 peasant families.
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Rome
Italy
Calabria
Apulia
Lucania
Gay Reunion Plans Go Slightly Awry
Hillsboro scene turns somber as Dr. Peter Andrews of Athens plans a reunion with his immigrant father after 40 years. The father, preparing a welcome shotgun, was burned when cleaning fluid ignited, suffering third degree burns and delaying the anticipated meeting.
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Hillsboro
Jim
Andrews Hillsboro
Peter Andrews
Athens
Greece
Andrews
Lower California Becomes Mexico's 20th State
Mexico City reports Lower California recognized as Mexico's 20th state for its progress. Senate declaration confirms statehood but ceremonies await early next year after President Aleman signed the bill. The vote followed ratification by the 18th state. The Liberty Bell note appears as an unrelated archival fragment.
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Mexico City
Dlp
California
Mexico
Senate
Miguel Aleman
Stock Exchanges Set Holiday Plan
Major stock and commodity exchanges will close Monday for Christmas. NYSE Curb and Midwest exchanges approved the closing. Saturday markets operate as usual. NY Cotton Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade shut all day. Chicago Mercantile closes early at Hidlam Onedge livestock and product markets operate as usual.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
New York Curb Exchange
Midwest Stock Exchange
Chicago
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago Morcantile Exchange
Hidlam
Banking Firms Buy Wilshire Oil Company
A corporation formed by two commercial banking firms has purchased the controlling interest in the Wilshire Oil Company, founded in 1819, with properties in Inton and Scurry counties and in several California locations. It operates a 22,000 barrel refinery at Nortraik, California.
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Los Angeles
Wilshire Oil Company
Inton County
Scurry County
Calif. A
Nortraik
California
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