Cedar Rapids OCD veterans recall wartime civilian defense
Gov Beardsley vows a ready to act Iowa civilian defense plan echoing World War II OCD. Cedar Rapids past featured 1 178 air raid wardens five divisions 23 precincts and block wardens with rapid 17 minute alerts and a vast equipment stockpile.
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Bob Kenyon
Cedar Rapids
OCD
Office of Civilian Defense
Loop
Sidney G. Blencoe
Howard B. Helscher
Walter E. Miller
Edwin W. Lundquist
Arthur S. Buckner
Iowa
Boston man asks for vacation before new prison term
Dom Ciambelli nears the end of a five year sentence for a shooting and seeks a one month vacation before beginning another five year term for liquor theft. The judge denies the request.
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Boston
Dom Ciambelli
Stitch in Time Relaxation Hobby Highlighted
Charleston physician Dr. P A Haley favors needle point for relaxation and nimble fingers. He says it aids his surgery and keeps hands steady. His piece Evening, a bridge scene, was shown at the American Physicians Art Association meeting in San Francisco.
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Charleston
W. Va
P. A
Pete” Haley
Dr. Haley
Philippine foreign trade slumps as deficit widens
Manila AP reports Philippine foreign trade for the just-ended fiscal year fell to 735 million dollars from 860 million prior year. Imports reached 265 million with the trade gap at 250 million, prompting government to implement import and foreign exchange controls after liberalization led to a two to one deficit. From 1945 to 1949 the cumulative unfavorable balance totaled over 1.06 billion dollars, draining dollar reserves.
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Manila
Philippine
Bureau of Census and Statistics
Siam Heads To Receive Arms From United States
Washington reports arms aid for Thailand under an emergency Far East program. The piece highlights Siam's strategic location, population of about 18 million, and key resources such as rice, tin, rubber, and teak. It notes King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s reign and Thailand's modernization alongside remaining Buddhist and astrological influences.
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Washington
Thailand
Uncle Sam
Far East
Siam
New England
Bhumibol Adulyadej
Europe
Bhumibol
Damascus Brocade Gift for Princess Elizabeth
AP reports the Duke of Edinburgh plans to surprise Princess Elizabeth with Damascus brocade carved wood and inlaid brass. The gifts were bought during a visit when his ship Chequers docked at Lattakieh after Mediterranean duty. The princess had been impressed by a prior brocade gift from Shukry Quwwatly.
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Damascus
Duke of Edinburgh
Elizabeth
Lattakieh
Shukry Quwwatly
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