Fight plan to retire generals at sixty
May 17. A movement to retire French generals at sixty is being strongly resisted in military circles. Proponents argue many great commanders died young or at older, while defenders say exceptions prove age should not decide capability.
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WOON
Paris
Alexander the Great
Conde
Moustavos
Adelphus
Charles VII
Inda
Heche
Marceau
Toleon Bonaparte
Wree
Vannes
Montebodtog Nes
Fran
Hraml Crines Alu
Tena
Yosuy
ftGi
Bkischer
King Wiliam of
Truss
Leppers No Longer Fear Segregation In Colony Manila
Leprosy patients in the Philippines are no longer feared to be sent to Culion Island. Dr. Regine G. Padua reports improved conditions at Culion, with treatment for about 5 000 lepers and several cures in recent months.
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Manila
Philippines
Cuiing
Regine G. Padua
Bureau of Death
Tar Pauli
Maiie
Culion Island
Criion
Padua
Wealthy landowner buried with pipe and tobacco in coffin
Report states that a May 17 wealthy landowner near Gre noble directed in his will that a pipe a box of matches and tobacco be placed in his coffin. Executors fulfilled the request though the man, a lifelong heavy smoker, asked for a pipe just before the axing and was refused.
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Varis
Grenoble
Berlin Eyes Tax on Foreign Word Usage
A prewar era debate resurfaces as Berlin considers taxing the use of foreign terms in signage and advertisements. Officials argue foreign words on hotels, restaurants, and shops should incur a levy, while opponents warn of economic and cultural implications. The plan aims to fund municipal needs and assess linguistic branding across the city.
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Berlin
California Vets Go Into Politics
A drive by former service officials to back legislation for care and rehabilitation of wounded veterans has led to the incorporation of the Associated War Veterans. The group plans branches in major California cities and aims to encourage capable veterans to public office. The order emphasizes welfare for veterans and supporting qualified individuals with World War service or privy wars.
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Sactiamento
Associated War Veterans
Staite Frank
Jordan
Ferny
San Francisco
Society Woman Pets Wolves Promoted by London Peer
Greenwich May 17 Special to the Pelegrant Lord Frederick Auckland of London promotes wolves as pets for New York and other cities. He travels with an eleven month old Montana wolf named Helen, which endears itself to society guests at the Arms. Auckland says wolves are affectionate like dogs, playful when young, and can be domesticated with care. He plans to head west to start breeding wolves for sale to society women.
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Greenwich
New York
Frederick Auckland
London
Torre Snuestind
Montana
Helen
Tord Avelland
Lord Auckland
West
Jolliver Orstplat
Edouard Caron
Chem.gs
Free Faculty of Medicine
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Ehrtjie
Caron
Cutstelot
Recetuy
Loving Fisher
Yale
Ivan Wee
Tisher
Fisher
Keew
John Lafitte
Boetun St
Josk
Pal
Germany
Se Fisher
Vale
Basten
Low Phiven
Lawwlly
Caesare Bonne Mentessoir
Fenton
Oman
Tie
Gal Plocey
Gur
Coll
James Price
George Sr
Royal Society
Semler
Ufe
University of Shite
Cavld
Promaece
Acientiata
Cole
Hick
Sresens
Newlansport
Nashart
Pleetvaledis Mache Salts Company
Feon
Porkel
Bart
Fronnesses
Sonts Ag
Sony
Wembley
Coogan
Lacune
Toni
Century Old Search For Formula Of Manufactured Gold
Yale professor Fisher discussed a long rumored method to synthesize gold. The report traces claims from chemists and imitators, noting failed tests and public interest, with references to a German claim and a London sensational reaction.
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Professor Fisher
Yale
Verdun Memorial Work of Veterans Design Awarded
The jury awarded a design for a Verdun memorial, created by ex-soldier architects Jean Aae-Wi and deques Hardy. They fought at Verdun and aim to honor heroism of armies that defended France. The project emphasizes harmony of style and symbolic form over height, with the central tower and cross, and the foundation stone laid on August 22, 1980 by Marshal Péan.
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Selene
Mmenamicy
Phoat
Renan
Willy nuCaing
Ita Rehibe Ca Etek
Nave Felk
Pelain
Verdwi
Verdun
Papua baby bonus policy sparks debate in native village
A British article reports on Papua natives amid a state funded baby bonus program intended to encourage larger families. Officials say the scheme offers a five shillings per birth with an extra allowance for each additional child, aiming to elevate mothers with multiple children as respected community figures while tackling poverty and shifting traditional views.
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Papua
Pacific
Australia
Cal I Thor
Murray
Vanna
Gandon
Papnen
South Sea
Flo
Eace
Iry
Cimfle
Um Seas
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Milan
California
America
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Ian
Staves
Serra
Singie Guild
Africa - Probie
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Wintile Ba Boris Vie
Ted
Ighier
Hwort Ni Lee
Vetin
Hie Spa
Ebereb
Wheeler
Yaelthy
Menigar
Lautanie Fon
Tun Iy
Halunee CO. de
Lepe
Winiel
S. Gris
Fiat
Real
Curman ‘Auituymwoe
Mauser
Vustay Uspop Sa
Bent
South Desvinim
ReEssen ‘S
L. Austinol
Brookfield
Horlick
Mali
Stratfield Cafeteria
jOnen Nally
Stratfield Hotel
Post and Telegram
Wall
Williams
Miry Taunton
Mage
Kimer & Amend
Avenue
7Th
1Th Street
Swift & Company
U.S. A
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