Islands of Quemoy and Matsu Fueled China Coast Clash
Formosa report details the Quemoy and Matsu island chain and their strategic role in the civil war era. Quemoy sits four miles from Amoy and is heavily defended by Chiang Kai-shek forces, while Tachen lies as a Corregidor-like bulwark dependent on sea supply from Formosa. The piece notes naval routes and air-cover challenges shaping potential amphibious and airborne operations.
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William Miller
Taipei
Formosa
China
Quemoy
Tachen
Matsu
Beri China
An OY
Fykie
Almoy
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Chiang
Lost 67 Pounds With Barcentrate Miracle Claim
Mrs Jim Andrews of Chil dress Texas writes she dropped from 263 to 96 pounds using Barcentrate and plans to continue until weight matches health chart. Pegey Garcia of El Paso reports a 12 pound loss and satisfaction with current weight. If the first bottle fails, return the bottle for a money back guarantee offered by Texas druggists.
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Jim Andrews
Childress
Texas
Pegey Garci
Milton Drive
el Paso
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE POWER AND DISTRIBUTION
Bridge expert Barclay explains power in bridge hands, noting that same honor strength can yield different trick outcomes due to suit lengths and shortages. A hand with a short suit and longer other suits can outperform a flat hand when aligned with the trump fit. North leads, bidding sequence shown ending with West.
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East
West
Kern County Drills World Depth Irrigation Well Near Edison
Kern County claim a world record for deepest irrigation well at 2750 feet on the Guimarra brothers ranch near Edison. The well is reported as the world’s deepest irrigation well in industry records.
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Bakersfield
Calif
Kern County
Edison
Guimarra Brothers
Veterans Law Board tightens rules to aid veterans
In Austin on February 8, the Veterans Land Board advanced regulations to ensure the multibillion dollar program benefits veterans, not real estate sharks. Land Commissioner J Earl Rudder announced a new form for appraisals. field staff must meet accuracy standards or lose their jobs. He proposed breaking up group deals so each veteran bears personal responsibility for his share.
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Austin
Veterans Lawd Board
J. Earl Rudder
John Ben Shepperd
Jimmy Phillips
Rudder
Galveston Engineers Corps Expands Coastal Duties
The Galveston district of the Corps of Engineers will assume flood control responsibilities for Texas coastal areas. Col L E Seeman, Southwest division engineer in Dallas, said the transfer from the Fort Worth district is a minor adjustment to improve economy and convenience for coastal residents.
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Galveston
Corps of Engineers
Texas
Col. L. E., Seeman
Southwest Division
Dallas
Seeman
Galveston Dis. Worth
Fort Worth
Big Grande
International Boundary and Water Commission
Back To Stalin- Soviet Chieftains Return To Tough Policy
London dispatch reports a shift back toward hardline policy in the Soviet leadership led by Stalin era methods. Khrushchev’s authority appears weakened as the nine-man Presidium and central committee push a tougher stance on defense spending and foreign issues.
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Stalin
W. AL Yrer
United Press
London
Communist Party of Russia
Promier Josef Stalin
Kremlin
Khrushchev
Russia
Central Committee
Arseny Zverev
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