Iceland debating U.S. troop withdrawal amid election battle
In Reykjavik the Iceland Parliament backed a resolution calling for U.S. troop departure as NATO forces since 1951. Analysts view the move as political maneuvering by the Reds and Farmers party to capitalize on June 24 elections, while Washington warns about the strategic impact near the Arctic Circle.
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Americans Start Travels Early This Year
Americans are traveling earlier with record bookings for Holy Week travel to Italy Spain and Portugal and many choosing Japan for the March April flower season Florida reports record Passover Easter travel. European hotels airlines and ships see early reservations while domestic flights fill months ahead. Estimated U S travelers abroad may reach two million spending over 1 5 billion dollars with Europe drawing the most business.
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Big Question Still Undecided In Birkenhead Shipyards
Woodworkers vote to end six month walkout but the dispute remains unresolved over which union should bore holes in ships under construction at Birkenhead yards. The question of whether woodworkers or metalworkers will drill the holes stayed undecided.
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Brannigan Seeks Dismissal in Theft Case
James J. Brannigan of New York pleaded with Magistrate Castellano in Newark to dismiss a theft charge so he could enjoy spring blooms in New England. Castellano warned him of sixty days in jail if he stays in jail past the spring.
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New York
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New England
Canadian woman sends two hats after 1916 order
A Saskatchewan woman mailed $2 to Montgomery Ward and Co. for one cowboy hat in 1916 but received two. She explained she lost the address and sent the payment on Thursday. Thirteen men charged with shooting dice in a truck were freed when a city gambling law was found outdated. The 1847 act defines a gambling house as a building or similar places and does not mention trucks, so the charges were dismissed.
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Kefauver Feels He Is Gaining On Stevenson in Race
In Albuquerque Sen. Estes Kefauver says he trails Adlai Stevenson in the Democratic presidential race but is gaining. He calls Stevenson the leading candidate as party head, balks at quips about bosses, and criticizes the DNC for partiality while noting Minnesota and California leaders endorsed Stevenson to block Kefauver.
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Turtle feeding behavior in water the snapping turtle
A note on snapping turtles that they never feed out of water as they cannot swallow unless their head is submerged.
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