U S Firms Increase in Kenya Amid East Africa Growth
In 1968 Kenya hosts 71 U.S. corporations versus 22 in 1962 as private investment nears 100 million dollars. Nairobi becomes a regional business hub with East Africa Community ties forming a 30 million customer market. Investments ride on private enterprise under government regulation with 20 percent annual returns possible, amid rising nationalism and Asian exodus impacting skilled labor.
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Sylvia Porter
Nairobi
Kenya
Britain
U.S
Equator
East Africa
New York
Kennedy Airport
Jomo Kenyatta
Uganda
Tanzania
Decatur Music Club To Award $50 Scholarship
The Decatur Music Club offers a $50 scholarship for a high school student to attend the 24th annual Music Camp during the first two weeks of June at the University of Alabama. Eligibility requires completion of eighth grade and study of voice piano organ or another instrument. Applications from the music department area teachers or from Mrs Ralph Jones and Mrs Albert C Hunt. Auditions set for Monday May 13 at 6 30 p m in the Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church.
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Decatur Music Club
University of Alabama
Ralph Jones
2Nd Ave
Albert C. Hunt
Route 4
Hunterwood Dr
Hunt
Fellowship Hall
First Methodist Church
Smallpox Epidemic Expected in India With Bihar Hard Hit
In Patna India AP reports that smallpox may reach epidemic levels this year with Bihar seeing about 20 percent of India's cases. All India Radio in Patna will air special programs urging vaccination for children and warning of disease dangers.
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Patna
India
Bihar
What Is Sand in The New Book of Knowledge
Deanne Schabel of Cheektowaga wins a Know ledge contest as readers send questions. The article explains sand as broken rock fragments formed over millennia, detailing grains’ minerals, travel distance, and the presence of quartz and rare minerals.
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New Mexico
Riddles and Answers Tackle Jokes About Animals and Objects
A playful set of three riddles asks why a wild young horse resembles an egg why a baseball umpire resembles a dog and what coat goes on only when wet. The punchlines state the horse must be broken before use the umpire wears a muzzle snaps at flies and chases fouls and the coat is a coat of paint.
Riddles and Prizes Highlight Local Letters Page
A reader contest invites entries to name the nicest person known and explain why. Participants must address entries to "Person" and include name age and zip code. The prompt lists a word riddle and announces a winner: Michael Bishop of South Royalston MA.
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Michael Bishop
South Royaliston
Massachusetts
Winnner
Fabienne Hanoch
San Leandro
California
Where Does Cork Come From
Fabienne Hanoch, 10, San Leandro, California wins for a cork science answer. The article explains cork origin from the cork oak tree, its harvesting every 8 to 10 years, and how bark cells create lightweight material. It notes cork’s growth regions Spain Portugal North Africa and the Romans using cork 2000 years ago.
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Spain
Portugal
North
Africa
Athens High School updates on student activities and honors
Athens High School reports busy week with judo demonstrations by Howard Jaggers and William Rawls, a profitable Gymkana by the tumbling team, new National Honor Society duties, band competition progress, FHA chapter installation at Wilson High, and varsity basketball season finish.
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Alice Hancock
Athens
AEA
Howard Jaggers
Willliam Rawls
AHS
Girls Athletic Association
Woodrow Wood
Allen Wheller
Bill Citta
National Honor Society
FHA
Wilson High School
Florence
Cindy Moore
Pam McDougle
Hedy Lou Hardin
Sherry Harper
Vickie Thomas
Terry Barksdale
Angela_Romine
Denice Sandlin
Fishermen Preserve Nets and Marker Buoys afloat
Local crews race to secure gear and floatation aids to keep fishing nets from sinking and marker buoys from drifting, maintaining anchorage and safe navigation during rising tides.
Fun Time The Chuckle Box Teacher Scene
A classroom exchange shows Susan and Ned joking about numbers and history. The dialogue features a teacher asking what comes before six and a student quipping about a milkman while Ned jokes war history.
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Susan
The
Ned
Have to the last word Robs in four moves
The puzzle asks to transform the first word Have to the final Robs in four steps by changing one letter per move. The note promises tomorrow's paper for the solution.
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Chang
Riddles and Jokes Wanted for Yearbook
Readers in Spruce Grove Alberta at Deborah Schriber seek riddles and jokes to include in the New Book of Knowledge Yearbook. Submissions may be sent by a specified address for consideration.
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N. Y
Bradshaw
Jeff Smith
Brownie Nelson
Smith
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Don Kennemer
Mark Whitt
Dwayne Clark
Don Hays
Mark Anderson
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Jessie Evans
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Alabama
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N.E. Decatur
PIC
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Eeeath
Stix ‘N Stones
Men’s & Big Boys
Corfam
DuPont
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Westgate Shopping Center
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