Cuba's new rewards for work lift scarce life abroad
A Canadian journalist duo reports from Havana on Juan Bales, a dock worker with a mint green refrigerator as a coveted prize, illustrating Fidel Castro's system of material incentives. Economic changes, ration limits, and new jobs shape daily life as Cubans strive to avoid hunger while navigating import exports, committees, and limited goods.
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Mirror Pen Is Novelty for Hobby Club
A mirror pen project lets boys and girls assemble a writing tool using a ballpoint pen, a small purse mirror, cap, and tape. Diagrams show assembly and use including peeking beneath objects, with steps to secure the cap and protect the pen when stored. Tomorrow: directions for playing door horseshoes game.
Former Kansas Senator Quits AID Post in Paraguay
Former Kansas state senator Tony Casado of Wichita has resigned as deputy mission director for the U S Agency for International Development in Paraguay for personal reasons. He plans to return with his family around January 20. His senate seat was filled by Wesley Sowers of Wichita.
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Avid domino player speaks on Cuban Americans and beer
An avid domino player expresses hope that end of blockades would improve relations with Americans. He muses on communism and talk between sides, shares a positive view of Cubans, then offers to buy everyone a beer.
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