In Defense Of Slowpokes In Defense Of Slowpokes
A pro slow driving piece arguing against bans on Sunday drivers as highways speed up, noting personal speed routines and domestic chores accelerated by modern cars, and urging allowance for leisurely travel on secondary roads amid fast modern life.
Rice Thickens Soups When Cooked Soft and Sieved
Rice is cooked till very soft and passed through a fine sieve to create a delicious thickening for soups. The method yields a smooth consistency and enhances flavor without lumps.
Formosa Hints Ryukyus May Return to Chinese Rule
Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists push the Ryukyus as historically Chinese. A letter to Foreign Minister George Yeh from the control Yuan urges vigilance over Japan U S talks on the Ryukyus. The regime contends Okinawa and surrounding islands were part of China before Japan seized them.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
Okinawa
Ryukyus
Pacific Islands
Japan
George Yeh
Control Yuan
China
United States
Yeh
Should Old Acquaintance
Paul Benson, a former U S Army member in Germany, met Erna Marie Loeblich in Frankfurt during Air Force dances. After returning in 1946 he worked for the Naturalization and Immigration Service in Pittsburgh and later discovered Erna, now Mrs Davis, was among citizenship applicants living in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Paul Benson
U. S
Germany
Air Force
Frankfurt
Erna Marie Loeblich
Grosskrotzenberg
Benson
Naturalization and Immigration Service
Erna
Davis
Portland Man Fears The 22nd After Two Falls
Donat L. Constant a 33 year old former steeplejack recalls two falls on the 22nd of the month during a 17 year career. He fears that date due to past accidents and bills arrive on the first.
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Portland
Donat L. Constant
How To Keep Your Child Safe
DAVID TAYLOR MARKE UP News features Writer quotes Mrs. Sidonie Mataner Gruenberg, expert from the Child Study Association of America, on early safety training for young children. She urges supervision, controlled exploration, and gradual lessons to prevent street danger and to build cautious, confident behavior.
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David Taylor Marke
Sidonie Mataner Gruenberg
Child Study Sociation of America
India Sees Rise in U.S. Book Imports
New Delhi reports India imported 16 880 books from the United States in the year April 1952 to April 1953, up from 11 931 in the year ending April 1, 1952, while United Kingdom shipments declined to 9 448 by February 1953.
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New Delhi
India
United States
United Kingdom
T. T. Krishnamachari
U. S
Absence Is Very Costly for Longview Commissioner
E. K. Bennett missed two prize calls during the same night. He failed to win a $275 drive in theater award and a $100 club award. He was at the city commission meeting where attendance brings no pay.
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Longview
Tex
E. K. Bennett
Bennett
Okinawa Loss of Forests Threatens Island Economy
Washington reports southern Okinawa forests were cleared during World War II and left barren by shell fire. Weeds such as the dandelion and the sweet potato weevil arrived with American forces, disrupting crops of sweet potatoes, rice, and sugar cane. Recovery hinges on rebuilding forestry and refineries while typhoon damage narrows harvests to one rice crop annually.
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Washington
Okinawa
Pacific
America
Connecticut Births Set New Annual Record in 1963
The Connecticut health department reported 45 412 babies born last year, surpassing the prior high of 44 618. The tally reflects a busy year for new arrivals across the state continuing a rising trend.
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Hartford, Conn
Connecticut
Health Department
Mexican Speed Problem on Road to Acapulco
The communications ministry notes ongoing repair work on the Taxco to Acapulco road with slow stretches and dusty spots. It promises time reductions from eight hours to six hours two minutes at about 42 mph, aiming for five hours for the 260 mile route, though warning not to expect full safety.
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Mexico City
Acapulco
Taxco
Pacific Coast
Sinkiang Closed To India Trade and Refugee Escape
New Delhi says trade with Communist Sinkiang has halted since the 1949 Red takeover. Peiping refuses to recognize the Indian consulate at Kashgar, hindering reopening efforts. A few hundred Sinkiang refugees escaped to Kashmir, with others finding refuge in Turkey and Mecca.
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New Delhi
India
Sinkiang
D. P. Karmarkar
Karmarkar
Peiping
Kashgar
Kashmir
Nehru
Turkey
Mecca
Pheasants Brought to England by Romans Believed
Historians suggest Romans introduced pheasants to England, establishing game bird populations long before modern farming. The idea stems from ancient hunting practices and later breeding records observed in English estates.
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England
Far East Investment Falls Behind Amid Tense Climate
Manila reports Dr. Leopoldo T. Ruiz says five years as Philippine consul in Chicago end with unsettled Far East conditions hindering American capital flow. He notes many U S businessmen seek investments but fear regional instability.
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Manila
Leopoldo T. Ruiz
Chicago
Far East
U. S
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