African Envoys Face Hardship as Washington Posts
Six teen African nations name ambassadors to Washington, rating the capital a hardship post. Negotiations for embassies unfold as real estate costs and racial barriers complicate housing and site access. Diplomats describe unequal treatment, with some embassies lacking staff support and neighbors objecting to newcomers.
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Miss Ruth Bostian Reaches Cup With One Hand After 11 Years
In Richmond Virginia Ruth Bostian, a former WAVE, lifted a cup with one hand for the first time in 11 years since a 1940s pool dive at East Carolina Teachers College left her neck broken and her hand and wrist paralyzed. A brace designed by Homer Huyes at McGuire Veterans Hospital aided the recovery, marking a notable rehabilitation milestone.
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