Berlin Seeks World Tourism Edge as Exciting Capitol
West Berlin promotes itself as the international city behind the iron curtain offering romance, danger, and shopping on Kurfuerstendamm. The brochure highlights Tempelhof, Gatow, Tegel, and nightlife while framing the city as a bulwark of freedom and a gateway to relatives and business friends from the Russian zone.
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Federal Republic
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Free World
On a Shoestring Tour of London and Surrounds
Ruth A. Jackson shares practical tips for a budget London visit. She recalls Westminster Abbey and the Tower, mentions a 10 shilling bed and breakfast near Russell Square, travel by Tube and bus, and highlights Windsor Hampton Court Oxford and cheap eats.
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Eton
Oxford
Ascot
US Ambassador Kirk Leaves for Wiesbaden in Germany
United States Ambassador Alan G. Kirk departed by plane for Wiesbaden Germany with his wife and son Roger en route to Princeton University. He is expected to return within a week.
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Moscow
United States
Alan G. Kirk
Wiesbaden
Germany
Kirk
Roger
Princeton University
Florence Chadwick Shops in Paris After Channel Swim
Florence Chadwick arrived in Paris after completing her English Channel swim in 13 hours and 20 minutes to beat a 1926 record. She will meet U S Ambassador David K Bruce for congratulations before flying home. Chadwick traveled from Wissant with her father and manager R W Chadwick and two friends who aided her training.
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Paris
Florence Chadwick
Florence
Gertrude Ederle
U. S
David K. Bruce
Wissant
Channel Coast
Thailand Defense Ministry halts volunteer call for Korea force
The Thailand Ministry for Defense ended volunteer enlistment for a Korea expeditionary unit after nearly 11,000 offered. The initial target was 4,000 volunteers, and the call was closed Aug 12 in Bangkok.
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Thailand
Ministry For Defense
United Nations
Korea
Government Sells Cotton
The Agriculture Department has sold 572,355 additional bales of 1948 crop cotton stored under farm price programs. Sales were based on offers opened July 27. Since last fall, 1,184,526 bales have been sold under farm price supports.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Lansing Larceny Lou Stuns With Subtle Card Play
A Lansing correspondent praises Larceny Lou for a patient bridge defense that let an opposing declarer misplay. The description details a sequence where passive defense yields a decisive win, emphasizing finesse over aggression and noting safer plays against no trump versus a suit contract.
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Lansing
Mich
West
South
East
Dummy
Larceny
Lou
Declarer
Bridge hand fragment hints at North South play
Fragmentary bridge notation shows dealer with KJ105 in spade and queen jack nine eight in another suit. North holds small cards. South and East West positions unclear.
British Miners Appeal to Stalin in Korea Crisis
About one hundred thousand British coal miners in the Durham area of the National Union of Mine Workers cable to Premier Stalin urging him to halt fighting in Korea. Sam Watson, general secretary and Labour Party chairman, signs the appeal calling for withdrawal of North Korean forces to enable UN mediation.
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Eng
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Korea
National Union of Mine Workers
Sam Watson
Area Union
Britain
Labor Party
United Nations
Gangteris
Free Book on Arthritis and Rheumatism
Excelsior Springs Missouri August 12 a notice promotes a free book about rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism. It explains why drugs give only temporary relief and claims the Ball Clinic has helped thousands for over 31 years. Readers can request the book with no obligation by writing to The Ball Clinic Dept. 4612.
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Ball Clinic
Dept
Pale
Tony
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