Nixon's Idea Praised by Both Parties
Four senators from both parties praised Vice President Nixon for urging a strong U S focus on Africa to counter Communist influence. They supported a dedicated Africa affairs bureau, the idea of broad exchanges, and increased involvement by both government and private sources. Nixon's 3500 word report to President Eisenhower highlighted Africa as a present danger to Communist aims and urged economic aid balanced with other regions' needs.
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RISD
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Free World
British preparing for war of future
James Marlow analyzes the shift in Britain’s defense posture as it pivots toward nuclear and missile power. He notes Eisenhower’s promise to supply an intermediate ballistic missile capability to Britain, Britain’s turn to ground to air missiles, reduced air forces, and a reliance on nuclear weapons to deter Soviet attack. The piece warns of broader NATO members potentially trimming forces and the risk of shifting alliances as a new era of defense emerges.
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North Atlantic ‘Treaty Organisation
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Aid Mission Staffing Aims to Improve Policy Explainers
Officials urged trimming aid mission staff in unstable areas and expanding embassy and information mission postings. They emphasized placing men and women better capable of interpreting and explaining U S policies to Africans, to address local conditions and perceptions.
Dragon trees in the Canary Islands may be ancient and hollow
Fragmentary notes mention dragon trees in the Canary Islands possibly being 3,000 years old with trunk girths up to 0 feet. Separate data point states pneumonia influenza caused 12 percent of U S deaths in 1000 versus 1 percent today.
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Canary Islands
U.S
Summerfield Resists Postage Fight Over Funds
Postmaster General Summerfield and Rep. Cannon clash over extra 47 million dollars needed to maintain full mail service through June 30. Cannon and appropriations committee members warn sharp cuts in mail deliveries loom. Summerfield says cuts are not bluffing and will stand. A third class mail group threatens legal action to halt the embargo on advertiser merchandise beginning April 2.
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Kiwanis Club Holds Regular Meeting at Wie Broadway Motel
The Prescott area Kiwanis Club met Thursday evening at the Wie Broadway Motel with Ed Wadell district forester as guest speaker. Officers were installed in a swift ceremony led by President Mrs. Max Kitchen. May program to feature a State Department of Education representative.
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Wie Broadway
Ed Wadell
Arkadelphia
Prescott Clit
Prescott
Senlor High School
Max Kitchen
Clifton Yancey
J. R. Bemis
Mrs Gray Club Hostess Decorates Home For Bridge Meet
The home of Mrs C R Gray was decorated with narcissus and camellias on Wednesday afternoon when the ’47 Bridge Club was hosted. High score went to Mrs Bob Reynolds. Other members listed include Mrs B A DeLamor, Mrs O W Walling, Mrs J Ry Ward, Mrs R F Yarbrough and Mrs Gate. Also noted were guests and attendance of local ladies and visitors at the entertaining gathering.
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C. R. Gray
47 Bridge Club
Bob Reynolds
B.A. DeLamor
Post Office Cuts Approved Amid Splits Over Mail Service
The Appropriations Committee backed an extra 17 million to cover pay and a plan to consider 30 million more next Friday. Summerfield blasted the procedure calling it ridiculous and ordered the nation’s 97,000 post offices to shutter Saturdays and Sundays and halt Saturday deliveries except for special items. Other mail services would be scaled back.
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