Criticism of Duke of Edinburgh grows in royal scrutiny
The piece surveys ongoing criticism of Prince Philip from court circles and Parliament over royal spending and public influence. It traces origins to Elizabeth II’s 1952 accession, noting concerns about royal servants and lavish lifestyles, and compares to Prince Albert’s early notoriety before eventual acclaim.
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Elizabeth
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Victoria
Cypriot Teacher Killed in Downtown Ambush
Four gunmen shot and killed a British schoolteacher in a downtown ambush near a Limassol school. A taxi driver was wounded and the inspector from the Cyprus Department of Education tried to defend his pupils before dying en route to hospital.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Limas
Severa
Cyrus Department of Education
Pampan Heads Baptist Board
Pampa pastor Lor DALLAS WwW)-E. W. Carver was named chair man of the executive board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas at a Dallas meeting. Four new members joined: W. Pond Jr of Huntsville Charles L. Wood of Chisco H. J. Hargrove of Brownwood and L. L. Morriss of Midland. Hooper Dil day was named director of the Training Union department. The board approved a record 10 million dollar cooperative program budget for missionary work in 1957.
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Dallas
E. W. Carver
First Baptist Church
Pampa
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Dalas
W. Pond Jr
Huntsville
Charles L. Wood
Chisco
H. J. Hargrove
Brownwood
L. L. Morriss
Midland
Hooper — Dilday
General Convention
Training Union
Royal visit fuels whispers of Swedish British romance
Princess Margaret arrives in Stockholm with Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh amid rumors of a potential royal romance. Swedish press cited Prince Bertil, Gustaf IV Adolf's son, as a link, though speculation remains cautious about the viability of any match.
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Stockholm
Margaret
Britain
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
Sweden
Prince Bertil
London
Aftonbladet
Gustaf IV Adolf
Cu. Gustaf
Change of unemployment counting method outlined
Washington reports a second change in how employment and unemployment are counted in three years. May findings will compare the current survey with the revised method using 35 000 households in 330 areas. Officials expect no big shifts despite earlier criticism from Democrats over the 1954 change.
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Washington
Battle for Kremlin Power Buzzes After Stalin Death
Experts warn a fresh power struggle may grip Moscow as Khrushchev consolidates influence in the Kremlin. Observers note, while collective leadership is preached, old guard figures like Molotov and Malenkov have fallen from power or faded, and new alignments could emerge.
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United Press
Washington
Stalin
Russia
Kremlin
Moscow
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Khrushchev
State Department
Koyan
Communist Party
Lavrenti P. Beria
Molotov
Georgi Male
Grace and Rainier Reported Expecting a Baby
Rumors swirl in Monte Carlo that Princess Grace and Prince Rainier may be expecting in January. The royal yacht faced rough seas en route from Majorca and no official confirmation was given.
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Monaco
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Majorca
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Riviera
Francis Tucker
Reds Seek Second Session With UN
The Communists asked for a second Korean Armistice Commission meeting in four days, likely to discuss the expulsion of neutral inspection teams from South Korea and violations of the armistice by the United Nations. Observers expect a counter-proposal on the expulsion issue after the UN command ordered Swiss Swedish and Polish Czech inspectors ousted for alleged violations.
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Munsan
Korea
Korean Armistice Commission
South Korea
Commission
United Nations
North Korea
Hollywood's Outer Space Lectures Sold On Records
The Solar Cross Foundation offers six lectures from space visitors on records at 4.50 each. Dick Miller voices messages from the space crew and explains the recordings use his larynx or direct tape transfers. The group plans a flying saucer hover event over Los Angeles on November 7, with TV coverage booked, though they fear press censorship.
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Hollywood
Outer Space
Solar Cross Foundation
San Fernando Valley
Dick Miller
Gayne Myers
Myers
Miller
Detroit
Space People
Mon-Ka
Mak-Dek
Monica
United States
Los Angeles
Cyprus Crisis Moves From War to Political Impasse
Report notes Cyprus has shifted to a political problem as Makarios is accused of being deeply tied to the EOKA underground. Harding spoke at a private House of Commons meeting claiming Makarios lacks courage for real negotiations. British Labourites press for the archbishop’s return from exile to restart talks on Cyprus self determination.
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Harding
House of Commons
Makarios
Greek Cyprus Movement
EOKA
Idnian Ocean
Political plans drift around town Fourth of July events
The president mentions a possible baby contest and baseball or softball games as part of an Independence Day program. A fishing derby and a variety show are hinted, with Weldon Gentry leading the overall Fourth project as Jaycees first vice president.
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Page
Childress
Weldon Gentry
Jaycee
Kindergarten Joins St. Louis Public Schools in 1872
The kindergarten became part of St. Louis public schools in 1872, claimed to be the first city to take that step.
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St. Louis
Indian Scouts Join Regular U S Army in 1901
A historical note records that Indian scouts were incorporated into the regular U S Army in the year 1901 standardizing their role and integration within military operations. This marked a formal recognition of their contributions within United States forces.
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Indian Scouts
US Army
Houston Lawyer Named State Bar President and New Directors
Houston attorney Newton Gresham won election as president of the State Bar of Texas in mail balloting of more than 12 000 members. Virgil Seaberry of Eastland was chosen vice president. New directors include Buster Cole Paul Carrington F P Granberry and John B Daniel Jr with several contested races in districts 6 19 and 21.
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Austin
Houston
Newton Gresham
State Bar of Texas
State Bar
Virgil T. Seaberry
Eastland
Maurice K Bullock
Fort Stockton
Gresham
Henry W
W. S. Barron
Bryan
R. Matt Dawson
Corsicana
Richard F. Stovall
Floydada
Alvin R. Allison
Levelland
T. Ralph Logan
San Angelo
Roscoe C. Range
Mason
Area Underwriters Install Association Officers
Greenbelt Life Association will install its new officers Monday night at the Vernon Memorial Auditorium. Mr. Wilcoxson of Childress is named president, with R. L. McMillen of Texas Life Underwriters as guest speaker and installing officer. Attendees from Childress include Mr. and Mrs. Wilcoxson and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Michie.
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Greenbelt Life Association
Vernon Memorial Auditorium
Wilecoxson of
Childress
R. L. McMillen
Texas Life Underwriters
Wilcoxson
J. D. Michie
Packaging advances drive cheaper better food says industry leader
Carl W. Shaver of a New Jersey firm told the National Association of Food Chains that packaging improves variety and merchandising, lowering costs for consumers. He added food chains have not yet reached the midpoint of the packaging revolution, especially for perishable foods.
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Chicago
Carl W. Shaver
New Jersey
National Association of Food Chains
Small Dams Cut Gully Erosion
Hall County soil workers report series of small erosion control dams reducing gulley erosion in Sandy pasture areas. J M Crews built several structures over the past year to trap runoff and allow soaking, protecting crop land.
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Soil Conservation Service
J. M
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