Nehru Leads Biggest Democratic Experiment in India
India's first nationwide general election will be held next January amid a vast rollout of polling, with two thirds of 170 million eligible voters expected to vote. Ballot secrecy, distinct symbols, and tamper-proof paper aim to ensure fairness, while women face separate booths and literacy gaps are addressed by new procedures.
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Wider Curves Sought Innisfail Road
At the Johnstone Shire Council meeting the Queensland Main Roads Commission noted representations from the Mourilwan Harbour Development League asking for widening of curves on the Innisfail Millag Millan road. Cr W C Ab Shay urged a formal engineer report, Cr J J Castor anticipated favourable action, while Dr W J Henderson recalled promises four years ago for such a report.
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Mossman Red Cross calls for local blood donors
Mossman Red Cross appeals for enrolment of 100 donors for the Mossman District Hospital Transfusion Unit from October 1 to 3. Men and women aged 18 to 60 in good health may join, with enrolments via EG Jenkins or Mossman Hospital Board secretary.
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Future science dreams shape a modern crystal ball
Scientists survey the next 75 years in the American Chemical Society journal, predicting cures for infantile paralysis and mental illness, moon circumnavigation, unmanned lunar flights, and breakthroughs in plastics, synthetic foods, algae proteins, and sea-derived water. Experts foresee atomic energy rivals, weather control aims, and universal home wireless systems.
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Babinda Hospital parking prompt seeks action
Letter from a Cairns Hospitals Board reader urges stricter enforcement at Babinda Hospital entrance to stop parking in the grounds. It notes cars in the driveway affect visitors and risks, with neighbors reporting broader town nuisances including dogs in streets and cows in a flower plot. September 21 Babinda.
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DRESS FOR MEN Seeks Formal Outlook in Global Style Shift
Chauncey D. Hunter of the Custom Tailors and Designers Association told 300 top tailors in Los Angeles on August 8 that casual dressing is giving way to formality. He cited international meetings and social events reviving dinner clothes and evening wear as Americans and Europeans adopt refined tailoring, with heavy wool suits still valued.
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Forerunner Material Bakelite Pioneered by Beekeland
A historical note states Bakelite, the first synthetic resin, was developed in 1907 by Belgian chemist Dr Beekeland, marking a milestone in polymer science and industrial chemistry.
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