Mapam Attacks British Naval Visit to Israeli Ports
In Jerusalem Mapam criticized Admiral Sir John of The High Point Enterprise for a British naval visit to Israeli ports. Moshe Erem alleged the British navy aided immigrant restriction and blockaded during Israel’s liberation, accusing Edelsten, head of the Mediterranean fleet, of complicity.
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Opera Star Once Youngest Zoo Director In Country
Brooks McCormack, a young tenor known for opera, radio and TV, once directed Asheville Zoo at age about 14. He kept animals, survived a baboon attack, then trained in Europe and the United States, now set to star with the Philadelphia Civic Grand Opera Company.
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No German troops found with Egyptian army say experts
Authoritative sources report no basis for claims that 6,000 Afrika Korps veterans serve with Egypt. Foreign military experts who have traveled with Egyptian units across the country say they have seen no indication of any German soldiers or units.
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Textile merchants reel after India Pakistan trade pact
Indian textile merchants who profited from Pakistan textile sales during the India Pakistan row now face a slump as India and Pakistan sign a trade agreement. Pakistan will source supplies directly across the border, cutting out middlemen in Singapore.
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Burmese astrologer predicts war involving Russia in 1950
Saya Ohn Thin, a Burmese astrologer, predicts America and Britain will go to war with Russia by mid September. He foresees an eleven month war with victory for the Anglo American group. He added that Communist forces will gain ground until January 21, 1951.
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Egypt Expects Rice Surplus to Aid Asia Shortage
Egypt has an annual rice output near 300000 tons with about half exportable. Present stocks total around 100000 tons while Asia faces growing demand due to Korea disruptions. Nations with surpluses may ship roughly 500000 tons less this year, prompting need for alternative supplies.
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International medical team ends tuberculosis survey in Israel
An international team with UNICEF and led by Dr. Olle Horwitz of Copenhagen winds up work in Tel Aviv after examining nearly 300 000 Israelis for tuberculosis and related diseases. The campaign begun November 1 1949 has vaccinated 177 000 Israelis against tuberculosis.
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Gifford Sets Pace Laying Lake Michigan Miles
Chicago swimmer William Lewis Gifford, 58, 200 pounds, trains in Lake Michigan for 15 years. His season runs April to November with water temperature guiding swim length. He carries a thermometer and estimates about 500 miles swum yearly, exceeding 7,500 miles total.
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NYC Commute Count Highlights Half Million Daily Riders
About 500000 workers travel into New York City each day for work. The fact emphasizes the scale of daily commuting and urban labor patterns in the metropolitan area.
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