British firm lands £3m order for Egyptian trains
The Egyptian State Railways awarded a large order for two seven‑mile diesel electric articulated trains. Each five‑coach, 150‑ton train features 400 hp diesel engines powering electric traction motors. Air conditioned first class for 60, second class seating 112. The 130 mile Cairo to Alexandria run is planned in just over two hours with 10 streamlined units.
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Strips and Philosophy Trump in Blended Salons
A fragmentary feature notes a world famous strip tease act in Los Angeles alongside a discussion with a philosopher who questions universal government and peace. The piece mixes cultural commentary with oddball observations on entertainment, religion, and politics in a restless late era mood.
Cairns Market Report Shows Mixed Fruit and Veg Prices
CAIRNS MARI reports weak wholesale demand with fair clearances. Bananas and pineapples remain scarce with high prices, jonathans and Delicious apples mid supply at elevated rates, Granny Smiths nearing short supply, tomatoes fair with some old stock at high prices, cucumbers and other veg in short supply with prices rising into the 20s.
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West German Motor Boom Drives Urban Traffic Jams
West Germany sees a record surge in motor vehicles six years after defeat, with 10s of thousands of veterans lost and most prewar roads degraded. Despite 2.3 million cars for 23 people, the vehicle mix skews small and petrol costs bite, fueling jams in cities like Frankfurt and Chicago style loops. Urban planners race to rebuild highways and transit networks as accidents rise.
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Troops expected to vote as ships to Japan and Australia
Apr 9 dispatch notes troops blockading area with fighting troops believed to have a chance for action tomorrow. Votes will be sent to Japan in sealed briefs and to Down Australia.
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