Oklahoma Farm Boy Wins 1000 Prize as Writer
George Elino Ladd, a Cushing Oklahoma farm boy, won $1,000 for his essay What Can I Do For My Country in the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary contest after juggling farm chores, early rising, and schooling. He narrowly missed finishing high school to tend the family farm and now plans to use the prize toward college or land.
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Oklahoma
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Oklahoma A. & M. College
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Boston National
Russia In Limelight In Sweden Today
An American visitor in Stockholm reflects on Sweden’s focus beyond cars, noting Swedes’ interest in their vast neighbor and territory. The piece frames Sweden’s global spotlight and curiosity about Russia.
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Russia
Sweden
Eddie Gilmore
Stockholm
Russia Buy Sweden Credit Sparks Swedish Worry
The question concerns Russia's potential acquisition of Sweden or a major share of its economy via a proposed $300,000,000 credit from the U.S.8.R. Swedish citizens express strong concern about the plan and its implications.
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Russia
Sweden
U.S
UNESCO Month Highlighted by Alabama Educators Association
The Alabama Education Association announces an original program to observe UNESCO Month from Oct 28 to Nov 30. The effort aims to study UNESCO goals and promote world understanding through school programs, lectures, and student access to current news and magazines.
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AEA
Montgomery
United Nations
Alabama Educations Association
Paris
Unesco Monta
Alabama
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