Bonn Is Reluctant Capital
Bonn, the West German capital, resents its new role as a world capital. Officials and locals prefer a quiet university town on the Rhine, hoping outsiders depart and normal life returns. Tourists glimpse the Parliament and President’s mansion, but the city longs for Berlin’s cosmopolitan past.
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Bonn
Saronen
Cologne
London
Paris
Rome
Washington
New York
West Germany
Berlin
Germany
Bonn-on-the Rhine
Caerphilly Castle Tower Legend Of Siege In Glamorgan
A historic tower at Caerphilly Castle in Glamorgan shire stands about 70 to 60 feet high with 11 feet outward tilt. Legend says King Edward II and the Spensers were besieged there in 1326 and repelled attackers by pouring molten lead from the tower top. The molten metal allegedly flowed into the moat water, causing a collapse risk that loosened the tower foundations.
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Britain
Caerphilly
Glamorganshire
Edward II
Spensers
Cruel to be Kind Flares in Cairo Press Row
A Cairo report sparks xenophobic and satirical inflation as Egyptian editors scold British rule and Farouk, mock Eva Peron and Churchill, and rail at political figures and taxes. The writer suggests dolls to mock politicos and warns against nationalist delusions while lampooning global leaders and policies.
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Cairo
Co operative Maize Pool Refused Export Permit
The South Queensland Co operative Maize Pool was refused a Commonwealth permit to export any of its 1881 season harvest. A parcel of 1000 tons of maize was offered at 15 shillings a bushel but rejected. The pool reported a firm offer of 20 shillings and stated it holds over twice the daily requirement in store.
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South Queensland Co-operative Maize Pool
Queensland retrenchments hit NSW as 488 leave department
Canberra reports that 488 public servants were retrenched in September with Brisbane figures shown. The bulk of cuts occur in New South Wales, affecting line staff, technical, postal, clerical, and support roles. About 10,000 totalling, with 4500 likely former Department workers.
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Canberra
Anthony
Lawson
Brisbane
Postmaster- General
New South Wales
Atherton Chamber Considers Town Beautification Projects
Atherton officials meet to plan station area beautification with gardens and flowering trees, and discuss a public notice board, a Welcome to Atherton sign at town approaches, and transport tax enforcement. The group also backs a picture benefit for the chamber and publicity for the January Band Festival.
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Towneville
Atherton District Hospital
Redlef
Allen
Welsh
Moses, Radler
Murdoch
Wason
Anance
Moses
The
Transport Commission
Brisbane
Osiris
Wen
Hayles
Alfen
Par Northern Theatres
Atherton Fire Brigade Notes on Loan for Superintendent Residence
Atherton chief Mr Bul reports the Australian Loan Council approved a £3500 debenture loan for a superintendent residence at Atherton. The brigade awaits Treasury permission to proceed. Last week two calls were received a grass fire and a shed fire with lucerne stack damage. A stove explosion occurred in a shed but was extinguished. No public appeal was made to conserve water as fire prevention measures were observed.
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Atherton
Bul
Australian Loan Council
Atheron
Treasury
Lucerne
Exit
Naval bases in Spain and New York report
A report cited by the New York Times says the United States air base plan for Spain may be opposed by Spanish authorities. The article notes unconfirmed details from a Spanish source and mentions resistance to U.S. staffed bases in Spain and in French Morocco.
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New York
Iee
Spain
Wan Craft Corrier
Nad’ Wots Recem Sr Deesepmen
Ram Hare
5 Army
Kew Ore Times
New York Times
Ish
United States
French
Morocco
Failck's Rescue Corps Builds Global Safety Service
Danish firm Falck grows from two cars and two breweries to a national rescue network with four planes, seven motor boats, 125 fire engines, 198 ambulances, and 830 rescue workers. Founded by Sophus Falck, it funds lifesaving through family insurance and offers wide services from firefighting support to roadside first aid and even Christmas elderly visits.
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Falck
Gsophus Palck
William Herzel Freed
Faick
Reader's Digest
Svenska Journalen
Sophus Palck
Christiansborg
Copenhagen
Grateful Insurance Paeceniees
Teecue-corpa
Palck
Denish
Neery
Bridge
Falek
Air power decisive factor in Mediterranean victory
London reports that Air Chief Marshal Sir Guy Garrod said Allied air superiority was a decisive factor in the Mediterranean and Middle East campaign. He noted Allies had about 4000 planes to the German 1600s, aiding a rapid three week land campaign and contributing to German defeat.
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London
Guy Garrod
Guy
RAF
Mediterranean Andiddle
Mediterranean
Taking the boredom out of retirement
Special facilities provide a Danteh factory for workers over 70 who are bored with retirement, offering bright airy work under capacity adapted conditions. They earn wages to supplement pensions with club rooms and a snail garden for socializing.
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Danteh
Explosion in Nevada region reported by AEC
The Atomic Energy Commission conducted another nuclear explosion reported as dropped from an aerial device. The flash was seen by nine people in Las Vegas about 75 miles away and the concussion was felt.
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Las
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