Farm Youth Group Home from Visit In European Lands
Fifty two young American farm youth returned aboard the French liner Liberte from five months on farms in sixteen European countries under the 4 H Club Foundation. In total, 119 U S rural youths visited 40 countries this year, with 159 coming to the United States. Lorraine Hofman of Morton Illinois described Dutch farms as only slightly smaller than her family’s farm and the group noted European thrift and lack of waste. Ruth Joy Fielding of Scranton Indiana cited Danish farm problems as a key issue among country girls.
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Television Listings Mix for Cedar Rapids and Surrounding Stations
A fragmentary TV schedule lists Cedar Rapids and nearby markets with channels 9, 2, 7, 4, and 13, detailing programs such as news, weather, movies, and various variety shows. It mentions names like Wild Bill Hickok, Dinah Shore, Danny Thomas, and Tony Movie, plus several local and national series.
Farmer Wives Stay Home While City Life Appeals
A spectator notes a shift in rural aspirations among American youth as farm wives prefer city life while young farmers grow uneasy. She contrasts American young men favoring better dress with Danish youths who excel at dancing, especially jitterbug, signaling cultural contrasts in postwar leisure.
Dan Tobin Dies Irish Immigrant Leader of Teamsters
Indianapolis AP obituary for Daniel J. Tobin, longtime head of the AFL Teamsters from 1907 to 1952, dies at 83 from high blood pressure and heart disease. Immigrant from Ireland who mentored Franklin D. Roosevelt, later clashed with Dave Beck over jurisdiction.
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11000 Cattle Headed for 55th Livestock Show in Chicago
Chicago reports a record forecast of 11900 cattle entries for the 56th annual International Livestock Exposition to be held November 25 to December 3 at the International Amphitheater. Advance entries are ahead of last year as more than 650 youths compete in major classes and junior feeding contests. Cash prizes exceed 100000 with a national 4-H judging contest and an International Hay and Grain Show planned.
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Manly
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Jordan seeks Iraqi loan to ease economic crisis in talks
A normally reliable source says Jordan will seek Iraq's aid with an estimated 14 million dollar loan as talks open in Baghdad on November 28 to tackle an economic crisis. Jordan plans to request Baghdad's cooperation amid regional tensions.
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Bolivian Tin Magnate Donates Louis XV Room to Louvre
Paris AP report notes Antenor Patino presents a Louis XV style drawing room to the Louvre valued at 128000 dollars. The furniture enhances the museum with a historic European design credited to Patino’s donation.
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Phil Silvers Predicts Big Hit After Ratings Beat
In New York at the Barberry Room, Phil Silvers and Nat Hiken celebrate beating Milton Berle in TV ratings. Silvers praises the audience response and hints at Las Vegas offers, while noting his renewed energy for filming and touring.
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Slightly Higher Prices in Sears Spring Catalog
NEW YORK AP Sears Roebuck announces its spring catalog due January will lift average prices by about two percent. Chairman T W Houser cites higher raw materials and wages as drivers while predicting first half 1956 sales to exceed last year's by 4 to 4 percent, noting about half the gain will come from higher prices.
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Zulus Strike in Modern Fashion
In Durban South Africa six hundred Zulu rickshaw men ceased work Monday wearing leopard skins monkey tails lion teeth and ostrich plumes to protest. The unprecedented approach aims to draw attention to labor demands within a modern urban setting.
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South Africa
Zulus Refuse Tiny Rent Rise Hinder Tourist Transport
The world's most colorful tourist transport service sat idle as six-foot tall Zulus refused to pay an extra 42 cents rent for two wheeled vehicles. Many returned to their villages rather than cover the increase, leaving services unused.
Wage Boosts Granted Long Lines Employes
New York AP reports wage increases ranging from two to four and a half dollars for long lines employees as part of a pay adjustment. The move affects multiple sections of the workforce and aims to address wage gaps amid rising living costs. Some unions indicated ongoing negotiations and guidance on implementation timelines.
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Long Lines union pact reached for 23000 workers
A spokesman announced a one week negotiated labor agreement covering 23 000 Long Lines employees of AT T after weeks of talks with the CIO Communications Workers of America. The deal, subject to ratification, affects operators and plant workers in 41 states.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
CIO Communications Workers of America
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