Rising Popularity Of Life Insurance Amazes Industry
New York reports life insurance in force rising from 122 billion in 1941 to 304 billion at the year start, with 34 million new policyholders. Total payments to beneficiaries top 4.34 billion, while 800 companies operate and women and children buy record amounts though men dominate ownership. States show wide gains since 1941 with Delaware leading per-family protection at 9100 and group life insurance reaching 79.77 billion under 40 million certificates.
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Sensational AR PAN EX tablets claim rapid relief
A sensational claim about AR PAN EX tablets says the medicine works through the bloodstream to deliver fast relief. The advertisement suggests even stubborn cases experience blessed relief starting today.
McCarthy backs off in CIA fight amid election strategy
Senator McCarthy after an 18 day break shifts from pushing hearings on CIA to cooperation with the Hoover Commission. He plans to turn over suspected Communist infiltration material to Hoover's probe while avoiding a direct clash with President Eisenhower before November elections. He cites public risk and possible White House resistance to testimony as reasons for restraint. The CIA remains highly secret, with past comments from Allen Dulles denying infiltration and noting broad government security concerns.
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Two Ex-Wives Seek Jail for Dick Haymes in California
Hollywood July 7. Crooner Dick Haymes faced warrants from ex wives Nora Flynn Haymes and Joanne Dru for delinquent alimony and child support payments. A bench warrant issued for failure to appear in Santa Monica followed another arrest order for Dru’s $4,800 arrears. Haymes, fleeing deportation hearings, is believed to be in Las Vegas or Reno with Rita Hayworth, staying out of California.
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Nora Haymes
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Guatemala Lifts Red-Proclaimed State Of Siege
Guatemala’s new military government lifted the state of siege declared by ousted President Arbenz ahead of his resignation. The junta kept civil-rights restrictions until August 8 while ending press censorship and continuing rounds against suspected Reds. illiterate voting bans and asset freezes for ex-Foreign Minister To Riello remain noted consequences.
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Guillermo Toriello
Voting rights under 1965 constitution narrowed by decree
The 1965 constitution allowed all literate adults and certain groups to vote but a new junta decree restricted ballots to those able to read. It targeted literate men and women over 18, tightening access for many illiterate voters.
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Srinem Antenia
Junta
Accused Thief Sues Chiang's Government
Chinese businessman Chi Ku Chang sues the Nationalist government in Los Angeles Superior Court for 4.4 million dollars, denying misappropriation charges and alleging false arrest. Chang, arrested in New York on related charges, previously faced a civil suit to recover 810,000 dollars. He was jailed March 8, released May 14 on bail while a deportation order outcome hinges on the civil suit.
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Chi Ku Chang
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Chang
Act of China
Im Here
China
Bridges Link Draftees May Reach Indo China Indo-China Draftees
Laredo Texas July 7 UP bridges link Laredo with Nuevo Laredo and Eagle Pass Texas with Piedras Negras Mexico. A temporary highway bridge at Laredo and a railroad span at Eagle Pass were completed as flood waters recede. Officials aimed to drain the Rio Grande gradually for irrigation while repairs continue. Paris July 1 UP Premier Mendes France plans to ask the National Assembly to approve sending French draftees to Indo China if war persists beyond July 20. Some deputies may oppose changing the law on combat service for draftees. Mendes France called the coming assembly measures an important declaration. A woman and her family burned wool production in a single year equaling what a dozen sheep could produce.
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