Reds Unhappy About 67 Prospects
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan discusses 1967 as the 50th anniversary of Red power in Russia and the 100th anniversary of Das Kapital. He notes splits in Marxist thought between Mao Tsetungism and Khrushchevism, China’s cultural revolution, and Soviet reliance on capitalist tools to bolster a stagnant economy, highlighting ideological rifts and leadership struggles.
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World Communist split looms as 1967 opens amid China Moscow rift
The piece analyzes the Sino Soviet split and looming world Communist conference. It details Moscow's push for a conference to rebuke Beijing, Brezhnev’s cautious stance, and Peking's call to overthrow Soviet leaders. It notes Red Guards turmoil, economic strain in China, and forecasts 1967 as a worse year for world communism.
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Culver to Unveil Flood Insurance Bill for High Risk Areas
Rep Culver announced a plan to authorize a flood insurance program run by private carriers with government support for homeowners in high risk flood zones. The proposal aims to reduce future relief costs by backing private insurers and providing loans to replenish reserves during heavy losses, with eligibility tied to lack of alternative affordable coverage and designated flood hazard areas.
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John C. Culver
Mississippi River
Iowa
Culver
Salvation Army Missionary to Speak in Cedar Rapids
Major Ruby Manuel of India will address the Salvation Army corps at 7 p.m. Feb 2 at Salvation Army headquarters 1123 Third Street SE Cedar Rapids. Born in Ceylon to Salvation Army parents, she trained in Madras Colombo and the International Training College and was commissioned in 1953. She has served in Colombo Kandy Rambukkana northeastern India Calcutta.
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Calcutta
Stolen Eggs May Scramble Market in Catania
In Catania Sicily thieves broke into a shop and stole 28 000 eggs triggering a warning to buyers about strangers offering a dozen eggs cheaply risking theft charges. Giacomo Grasso reported the burglary to police as authorities investigate the incident.
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Giacomo Grasso
Half of Poland Stricken by Flu Epidemic
The Polish Press Agency reports half the country suffers flu with 50,000 cases daily near Katowice and 6,000 new cases. Wroclaw province records 30,000 cases and 25 percent of doctors ill. Lodz has 31,000 ill and Poznan 22,000 as schools close and hospital visits are banned.
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Ceremonial Uniform Sought in Britain for Robin Hood Unit
Nottingham reports the British army seeks ceremonial tunics from Carnaby Street for a newly formed Robin Hood unit. An army spokesman notes old military tunics are in fashion among the smart set and hopes for a genuine Robin Hood tunic. The model aims to produce 200 uniforms resembling those worn by Robin Hood volunteer rifles 107 years ago.
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Robin Hood Volunteer Rifles
Can't Move Car While In Jail Sentenced 210 Days
Robert Love, 35, was sentenced to 210 days in jail in lieu of paying parking fines. His wife Page removed tickets from his pickup in front of their Chicago home but could not move the truck without the keys. Love was jailed for assaulting a policeman.
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U S Announces Loan Plan for Tech Students
Washington AP The Office of Education unveiled a loan program for vocational business and trade school students. Loans from banks savings and loan associations or other lenders will be government guaranteed. If student family income is under 15000, the federal government pays interest up to six percent while in school and three percent after graduation. Loan ceilings are about 1000 yearly with repayment starting nine to twelve months after leaving school.
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Pakistan Sets Trade Exchange with Russia Visit Planned
A Pakistani official trade delegation will visit Moscow this month to finalize an exchange deal. Pakistan will send cotton jute products rice textiles woolens and footwear in return for Soviet machinery oil metals chemicals tools and workshop equipment.
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Asians Practice Variety of Home Grown Remedies
A New York AP report surveys Asian medical practices from Vietnam to India. It notes folk therapies such as pinching for sore throats, cupping, and coin scratching, alongside Ayurvedic Unani and homeopathic systems. Western doctors doubt efficacy but see psychological effects. revival of interest in ancient herbs continues.
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Vietnam
India
Prague Patent Office Sees 8500 Invention Applications
Prague AP report notes the Czechoslovak patent office received about 8500 invention registration applications in a year. The piece mentions India, a 500 million population, and regional patent activity.
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