Picture symbols used on Sudanese ballots in first general election
In the newly independent republic a shortage of literate voters led to the use of picture symbols on ballots for the first general election. The ballot design relied on simple images to indicate choices, aiming to simplify voting for those who could not read or write. This method illustrated an early effort to ensure electoral participation across literacy levels. The symbol system reflected a period of nation-building and democratic experimentation.
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Sudan
Independent
The Sheepman at Local Theaters with Glenn Ford
Glen Ford stars as Janson Sweet in The Sheepman at Loew's Poli and other theaters. Shirley MacLaine co stars with Leslie Nielsen and Edgar Buchanan leading a strong supporting cast as drama and humor mix in Powder Valley 1880s cattle country. Frank Overton Pernell Roberts and more fill out the lineup as the Western tale unfolds with gunfights and romance.
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Shirley MacLaine
Leslie Nielsen
Mickey Shaughnessy
Edgar Buchanan
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Shirley Miner
Laine
Brigitte Bardot Spins Into U S Spotlight With New Films
The article notes Brigitte Bardot in The Light Across the Street and Mamselle Strip tease with Raymond Pelligrin and Roger Pigaut. It marks her first major American exposure to the famed BB power and star allure in contemporary cinema.
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Raymond Pelligrin
Roger Pigaut
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Lutherans to Meet for 80th Synod Convention on Staten Island
The United Lutheran Synod of New York and New England will hold its 80th annual convention next week at Wapner Lutheran college Staten Island NY with more than 500 pastors and lay delegates from 400 congregations across five states and about 100000 communicants. A 75th anniversary campaign at Wagner College aims to raise 1.9 million dollars for a library and chapel on campus.
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United Lutheran Synod of
Wagner College
Willegin
Synod
Two Ways in Life Hidden in Plans and Papers
A reflection on daily joys and future safeguards, contrasting joyful today moments like a trip to the zoo, a doll under the tree, bedtime hugs, a new tricycle with the quiet, unseen tomorrow plans. It notes life insurance papers and college funds as enduring support for mother and daughter when a father cannot always be there.
Movie listings at local theaters show multiple dramas
Loew's Poli screens The Sheep Man at 12 35, 3 40, 6 40 and 5 40. The High Cost of Loving plays at 2 05, 5 10, 8 25. Majestic shows Fraulein at 2 55, 6 00, 9 05. Escape From Red Rock screens at 1 35, 4 40, 7 45. Warner presents Desire Under The Elms at 2 34, 6 05, 9 35. Stakeout On Dope Street at 1 07, 4 35, 8 05. Merritt screens Desire Under the Elms at 6 20, 9 30. Stakeout on Dope Street at 8 10. Beverly Screen Light Across the Street at 6 30, 9 30. No Time for Pity at 8 00. Hiway shows Light Across the Street at 6 30, 9 30 and No Time for Pity at 8 00.
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POLI
Majestic
Fraulein
Red Rock
Warner
the Elms
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