Egypt's canal project and global powers in the 1850s
The fragment recalls naval reach and coastal lines, referencing Orly, desolate deserts, and 1850s engineering. It mentions Ferdinand de Lesseps and Britain, with notes on permits and a private company for the Heidu Canal Maritime project. The Egyptian government appears as a participant in the canal venture without cost to Egypt.
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Compan
Heidu
Egypt
Panama
Suez
Disraeli
Suez Canal Company
Britain
Khedive of
Khedive
France
Suez Canal
Port Said
Port Tewfik
Iran
Malaya
India
London
Misguided energy and theater in congressional probes
Washington notes critique shows in Congress as investigators fumble for substance. The piece reviews Suez Canal history, British control, and postwar tolls, then mocks hearings with idle questions on labor, strikes, and subversives. It highlights Andy May's military inquiry and a halfhearted session with John D. Biggers of OPM, while observers wonder about democracy's merits.
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Congressional
Andy May
Committee On
May
Knudsen
Dallas
Dykstra
Wisconsin
Hillman
Stettinius
Madame Perkins
Conciliation Service
Parnell Thomas
Allendale
N. J
Dies Committee
Thomas
Noborly
John D. Biggers
OPM
Biggers
Army
Navy
Labor
Dewey
Galena
Congress
Bundles for Britain and Easter Visits Highlight Local News
A flood of social notes tracks visitors and family gatherings across towns. Miss Maxine Sweedge of Brewen Texas visits her parents Mr and Mrs J A, while several Harpers and Rhodes family members spend Easter with relatives. Local students and faculty, including Velma Lee Hamilton and Miss Pedda Harper, plan Easter visits and college trips. An ancient fountain tale in Augustine Florida recounts mourning customs where hair adorns graves and widows may remarry.
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Maxine Sweedge
Brewen
Texas
Mrs. J. “A
Thee Harper
Freddd ‘Hanper
Chaarlotte Rhodes
Grice Wortham
Nashviill
Bill’ Scott
University At Fayetteville
Bert Scott Sr
Frank Etheridge
el Dorado
Agali
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Misa Hazel Nesbitt
Orlend Hampton
Siplad
Texarkana
Sati
Reo Bass
Macfrée
Herma Familly
J. Ff
Reaves
D Hope
Penney
Penney’s
Eeke
Recone
Thisniversary
Ree
Rere
Housecoats
Ray Lunc
Peaiversen
He ‘Botton
Rayon
Trimy Marae
Segary
Wyve
Priscilla
Shop Penney's
Bayon Knit
Maulchel
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