Tars In Bars End Up In Red Pockets As Sailors Leave Hong Kong
American sailors on leave in Hong Kong spend dollars in local shops and night clubs where Red Chinese interests collect fees. Peiping controls banking and hosts a large embassy presence while spies watch servicemen with interest. Since 1950 Western sentiment has shifted toward continued British rule despite local distrust of Beijing.
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U.S
Hong Kong
Fred Sparks
NEA
Honk Kong
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Peiping
GHQ
Asia
Tee Long
Times Square
China
Mao Cnens
Toda
U. S
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Formosa
Okinawa
Red China
Russia
Balkan
Democratic
West
Hong Kong seen as bridge between worlds and markets
The article describes Hong Kong as a volatile crossroads where British and American presence collides with Chinese tensions. It notes U S troops and sailors in the area, currency trade with multiple nations, and concerns over espionage and safety tied to political rivalry across the border.
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Hong Kong
No Rocking Chairs in Connecticut Aged Care Dormitory
In New Haven Connecticut officials announce a $2 5 million dormitory for the chronically ill aged and infirm will not include rocking chairs. An official says chairs would conflict with the aim to keep elderly residents busy in a workshop or recreation center.
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New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Smuggling Ring Shuttles War Goods From Macao to Shanghai
Detective notes describe a complex smuggling network moving banned war gear from Macao to Shanghai. Chinese divers use rubber suits to approach ferries bound for Macao and relay items to comrades while British police boats are outpaced by junks shaped like high heels.
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Macao
Shanghai
Hong Kong
Know Nothing Man Reads All Winter in California
ETNA Calif retiree John F Donahue hibernates through heavy snows while surviving on old magazines He spends the season at his creekside camp far from town and keeps busy reading despite the isolation
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Etna
Calif
John F. Donahue
California
Donahue
Korean Mines Rich In Very Vital Ore
Veteran American mining adviser Frank A. Crampton says South Korea holds major mineral potential. Tungsten alone could yield 100 to 200 million dollars annually, with surface deposits only partly developed and other minerals including tin graphite manganese and gold awaiting expansion. The San Dong tungsten mine could reach 40 million dollars yearly this year and 50 to 60 million next year, among about 40 such mines in the country.
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Seoul
Korea
Frank A. Crampton
South A
San Dong
Cram
May In December For Hunters Wives In Wilton NH
Three Wilton housewives were left in the woods by their husbands while hunting in nearby woods. Local authorities found them safe after a brief search, with no injuries reported.
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Wilton
N. H
Coffee Leaves Bitter Oil in Pot Needs Scrubbing
A report notes that residual bitter oil from coffee can cling to pots and must be scrubbed away after each use to maintain flavor and hygiene. The caution highlights cleaning practices for everyday coffee equipment.
Movie title mix up at Ottawa high assembly hoots
Ottawa Kan notes from a high school assembly show student council president Jack Davis faltered announcing a color movie. Principal Leroy Hood helped decipher the notes and told the student body the title was The Legibility of Handwriting.
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Ottawa
Kan
Jack Davis
Leroy Hood Hel Davis
Early domestic fowl companions since ancient times
The text notes that ducks, geese, and the common barnyard hen have served as human companions long before written history, highlighting their longstanding roles in domestic life.
Odorant Added to Natural Gas for Home Safety
Natural gas delivered to residences is odorless, so a distinct odorant is added to help detect leaks and warn occupants. This safety measure ensures early warning and prevents potential explosions or health hazards.
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