Myths Fade from Swiss Bank Secrecy in Hughes Affair
Editorial examines the Hughes case revealing a forged alias in a Swiss account. It underscores that Swiss secrecy can be pierced in fraud and criminal probes, despite long standing protections. The piece notes secrecy arose in 1934 to shield Nazi victims and clarifies limits of bank disclosures.
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Howard Hughes
H. R. Hughes
Helga R. Hughes
Clifford Irving
Hughes
Zurich
Cosmetological complex dwarfs military holdings in bold claim
The piece notes that the ten largest military-industrial stocks total about 4.7 billion, far less than Avon at about 85.6 billion. It cites Patrick Ryan of Smithsonian defending cosmetics spending as essential, arguing dream retention and a more pleasant appearance despite costs.
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Avon
United States
Patrick Ryan
Smithsonian
Carpers
Ryan
How venereal disease is spread and risk factors explained
Dr Lawrence E Lamb explains venereal diseases like gonorrhea and syphilis are transmitted mainly through sexual contact from an infected partner. Cleanliness alone does not cause infection, and transmission can occur via contact with infected fluids or saliva. Women may have no symptoms, while men often show discharge. birth control pills may reduce resistance to gonorrhea exposure.
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Dr. Lamb
London
NEA
Britain
Soho
America
Edward Lawrence
Chinese Parents See Children Raised for State Use
Ernest Cuneo contrasts Mao era childrearing with Western family life. A Chinese detainee explains his priorities, sending $12 monthly to aging parents in China, a stark glimpse into filial duty and state involvement amid cultural upheaval.
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Ernest Cuneo
Washington
Red
China
Solomon
West 66Th Street
Manhattan
West 68Th Street
New York
New York State
Homicide
San Juan Capistrano Mission Named for Crusader
The mission in California's picturesque valley dates to the late 1700s and was named after a Crusader. Each spring hundreds of saber-winged swallows return, mostly on St. Joseph's Day March 19.
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San Juan Capistrano
California Valley
World AlManac
St. Joseph's Day
Democratic Fear On Foreign Policy Worries Hubert Humphrey
Hubert Humphrey signals deep worry about his party stance on foreign policy and security. He criticizes fellow Democrats as mushy and calls for a new approach backed by strong military power while avoiding weakness or unilateral disarmament.
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Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Democratic Party
Sen
Henry
Jackson
Senate
London Respect for Law and Lawmen
A British police officer profile in Stoke Newington notes high public respect for police, low violence, and routine crime like robberies and burglaries. The piece contrasts London crime with New York, highlighting community safety and calm neighborhood policing.
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Stoke Newington
Lawrence
London
New York
Town Hall
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