Liberia's Tubman seen as modern African statesman
Kenneth L. Whiting profiles Liberia's president William V.S. Tubman noting his effort to rebrand Liberia as progressive and modern. At age 70 he wields wide influence, with relatives in power, roads and buildings named for him, and a long presidency since 1944 amid regional coups and economic shifts from iron ore to increased foreign aid.
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Monrovia
Liberia
William V.S. Tubman
Tom
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Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Shadaa
U.S. Auto Boom Meant for Affluent Viewers on Radio and TV
Large U.S. autos flood highways while American style singing commercials play on radio and in Hollywood films and TV shows. Billboards trumpet products Direct from the U.S.A. targeting those who can afford them.
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U.S
U.S.A
Latta jail up for sale as town builds new facility
Latta South Carolina plans to dispose of its old jail after approving a new facility. Mayor A L Legette said the jail will be sold without big discounts. The structure offers four cells and 12 bunks. The article also notes a first model hydrofoil boat and a lightweight aluminized plastic blanket.
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Latta
S.C
A. L
Southern Air proposes jet link among Birmingham Atlanta Huntsville Dallas
Southern Airways proposes a jet flight connection linking Birmingham Atlanta Huntsville and Dallas Fort Worth to serve increased activity at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. Frank W. Hulse, president of Southern, said the plan was submitted to the Civil Aeronautics Board.
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Huntsville
Aland
Dallas-Ft. Worth
Tex
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Ivil Aeronautics Board
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Southern
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Fire damages three duplexes. one resident hospitalized
In Birmingham a small fire spread to three duplexes Tuesday leaving several families homeless. Roosevelt Peterson Jr., 33, was overcome by smoke and rushed to University Hospital. Two homes were badly damaged and two slightly damaged as investigators probe the incident.
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Birmingham
Ala
Roosevelt Peterson Jr
University Hospital
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