Footbinding in China Outlawed Yet Endured Across Dynasties
Charles Chung explains that footbinding was banned in China but persisted due to beliefs that bound feet were beautiful and dainty. Harrison Forman notes the practice began around age five, produced clenched feet and tiny shoes, and often caused infections or gangrene. Emperors repeatedly tried to outlaw it but faced public opposition.
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Charles Chung
Chinese Information Service
Battery St
San Francisco
Harrison Forman
China
Forman
Post Paid Subscriptions Move to New Publishers
A reader seeks help after the Saturday Evening Post discontinued publication. Curtis Publishing says all Post subscriptions were turned over to Life and Cowles publishing firms. refunds or status updates remain unresolved for P. W. C. of Lakewood and others.
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Saturday Evening Post
Action Line
P.W.C
Lakewood
Curtis Publishing Co
Philadelphia
T'~e-Life
Cowles
Magazine renewal offer to Post subscribers announced
Subscribers are sent a list of several magazines with option to extend subscriptions or refund. Those who do not wish to take any titles may return the list. For missing lists contact the Subscription Department Curtis Publishing Co at Independence Square Philadelphia PA 19105.
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Curtis Publishing Co
Independence Square
Philadelphia
Assembly pay raise compared to Philadelphia plumbers
A Long Beach reader argues that state legislators’ pay raise should include fringe benefits and staff pensions to be fair. He claims lawmakers may now earn more than Philadelphia plumbers when all perks are counted, referencing sailors and astronauts as equally responsible roles.
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Philadelphia
California
New Jersey
Uss
Long Beach
R.F.M
Border clashes reported again between China and Soviet
Well informed sources said Soviet and Communist Chinese troops clashed in serious border incidents in Central Asia near the frontier post on the Kazakhstan Sinkiang border. Casualties were reported on both sides with no official confirmation. At least 50 Russian troops were killed on Daman Sky Island in the Ussuri River on March 2 and March 15.
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Moscow
UPI
Central Asia
Flu
Soviet
Kazakhstan
China
Sinkiang
Damansky Island
Ussuri
Far East
Burglars steal altar and music gear at Travelers Rest Chapel
Rev. Lloyd S. Harden reported a burglary at Travelers Rest Chapel in Bellefontaine Ohio. Thieves carted off a tun e playing altar containing hi fidelity speakers and record player equipment used for church music.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Travelers Rest Chapel
Lloyd S. Harden
Arab Israeli artillery duel over Suez reported by Tel Aviv
United Press International reports a day long exchange between Egyptian and Israeli forces in the northern Suez Canal area with three Israeli wounded and casualties claimed on both sides. The Israeli communique notes continued shelling and Israeli counterfire across multiple sectors near Port Fuad. An earlier Jordanian report describes a 35 minute battle near the Abdullah Bridge with tanks mortars and machine guns.
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Egypt
Israel
Suez Canal
Tel Aviv
Qantar
Port Fuad
Canal
East Bank
Jordan Valley
Um-Sus
Jordan
Abdullah Bridge
Red Sea
Three Klansmen Cleared in Civil Rights Conspiracy Case
An all white federal jury in Meridian Mississippi acquitted three of ten Jones County Ku Klux Klan members of civil rights conspiracy charges tied to the death of Vernon Lahmer, a Black leader in Hattiesburg. Deliberations lasted 11 hours 27 minutes. seven defendants received mistrials.
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Meridian
Miss
Jones County
Hattiesburg
Vernon Lahmer
William Travis Giles
Frank Lyons
Lester Thornton
Sam H. Bowers Jr
Sierry Edward Deboxter
Des
Reagan urges citizens to join anti crime push in California
Gov. Ronald Reagan told about 3,000 delegates at the California State Junior Chambers of Commerce convention that every citizen must commit to fighting crime and drugs. He announced Citizens for Justice and Order to mobilize volunteers nationwide, focusing on narcotics traffic and youth discipline. He warned of archy on campuses and urged border controls to curb drug entry.
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Ronald Reagan
Anaheim
California State Junior Chambers of Commerce
Anaheim Convention Center
Citizens For Justice and Order
Bruce Palmer
California
Gov
Reagan
America
U.s.-Mexico
Respect For Law and Order
Horoscope Forecast and Zodiac Guidance Day Byte
Monday outlook highlights Taurus through Pisces with career growth and learning needs. Gemini to Aquarius prompts action, cooperation, and problem solving. Capricorn to Pisces notes project wrap ups and renewed social plans. Overall mood favors calm, focus, and measured progress.
Centennial Transcontinental Railroad Reenactment in Utah
Promontory Summit Utah marked the 100th anniversary reenactment of the joining of the first transcontinental railroad. About 12 000 people attended as officials including Transportation Secretary John A Volpe dedicated a visitors center and commemorated the original Golden Spike and silver sledge. A telegraph message to President Nixon echoed the historic completion claim.
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Promontory Summit
Utah
Ulysses S. Grant
Pacific Railroad
Nixon
Key Biscayne
Fla
Diamonds a Girl’s Best Friend Says Lawson’s Jewelers
Arch Shinder from Lawson’s Jewelers at 250 Pine Avenue Downtown Long Beach argues diamonds are a superior wealth hedge and easy to move in a crisis. He cites refugees from Europe in the 1930s and 1940s who arrived with gems, urging buyers to consider precious stones for portability and security. Happy Mother’s Day.
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Arch Shinder Lawson
Jewelers
Pine Avenue
Europe
Asia
Lawson's Jewelers
Long Beach
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East Second Street
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Suez
United Press International
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Taurus
Gemini
Scorpio
Capricorn
Varius
John A. Volpe
Los Altos Shopping Center
John Bloeser
Britton Drive
Levi
Bond's
Lakewood Blvd
Lakewood Center
Anaheim Shopping Center
Huntington Beach Shopping Center
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