Apaan Jhat and Jagan Struggle Populary in British Guiana
In 1953 Cheddi Jagan used Apaan Jhat to rally East Indian voters, but by 1961-62 his appeal weakened as a sugar strike showed only limited effects. The British plan for a proportional representation system aims to curb Jagan's lead, while strikes and ethnic tensions flare, leaving his leadership and colony’s independence in question.
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Robert Berrellez
Georgetown
British Guiana
Apaan Jhat
Cheddi Jagan
Jagan
British—Guiana
People’s Progressive Party
British Colonial Office
Union
Progressive Party
Suzette Turns On TV As Mrs Ellis Sleeps
Mrs Spencer Ellis woke to voices in her Memphis home and found her poodle Suzette calmly watching television on the living room sofa. The dog appeared to have turned on the set, prompting bemused relief for the sleepy owner.
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Memphis
Spencer Ellis
Suzette
Turmoil in British Guiana Deepens Within Progressive Party
The British Guiana crisis unfolds with factional rifts in the Progressive party driven by ethnic and religious tensions. A leftist élite led by a trio including Janet Jagan Brindley Benn and Moses Bhagwan shifts policy away from Jagan, signaling a brewing power struggle and potential realignments among Indian and Hindu groups.
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British Guiana
Jagan
Progressive Party
Janet
Brindley Benn
Moses Bhagwan
Building confidence during teen self doubts and reflections
A self help piece advises teens to counter embarrassment by listing respected people, acknowledging achievements, and focusing on personal traits. It encourages counting supportive moments, valuing small successes, and recognizing that others notice them less than expected to recover self esteem.
Two blond sisters clash in candy caper tale
In a light feature from Boyle, Ellen and Carol, two blue eyed sisters aged four and three, spar over fashion and candy. Ellen saves treats for a tea party while Carol devours them, leading to a playful chase and a family mishap.
Balloon inflation boosts Broadway show profits
The toy balloon industry gains from the Broadway farce Any Wednesday. Each performance uses 100 balloons as props and 500 more are distributed as souvenirs. Six men handle the preparation and distribution duties.
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New York
Cap
Ellen proves she is a lady with sack full of candy
The sister sobs as a large bag of candy from the store consoles her. Ellen vows to fill the sack further to attend the tea party. Hal Boyle is on vacation.
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Ellen
Hal Boyle
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