Pennies Biggest Culprits in Mint Shortage
Philadelphia Mint Superintendent Edwin H Dressel cites pennies as a key drain on coin supply as demand surges with harvests and seasonal use. He notes pennies, parking meters, vending machines and taxes strain availability while mint operates on borrowed funds awaiting congress approval.
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Congress
Two Long Beach Attorneys Attend Meeting in San Francisco
Attorneys Joseph A. Ball and Roland G. Swaffield depart by plane this afternoon for San Francisco to join a meeting of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Ball recently joined the college board of regents and Swaffield became a member, the only Long Beach lawyers among the group. Eligibility requires 15 years of practice, 50 major cases as chief counsel, and 50 major cases as associate counsel.
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Roland G. Swaffield
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American College of Trial Lawyers
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Iran Oil Plan Under Study
Tehran reports W Averell Harriman and Sir Francis Shepherd pursue the meaning of Iran’s offer to reopen talks with Britain over the oil nationalization dispute. Iran’s oil board insists Britain must recognize the nationalization law before discussions can begin on restoring oil flows. The Anglo Iranian Oil Co. holdings are central to the contention.
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Francis Shepherd
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Fath Fashions Bring Back Full Skirts to Paris Runway
Paris fashion hour reveals Jacques Fath fall winter collection with down to mid calf skirts, voluminous hems, and tiny waisted bodices. Black and white dominates, paired with smoky tones and rich fabrics like velvets and tafetas. Dramatic capes open to bright linings, romantic era notes appear in rhinestones lace berths and guimpe sleeves.
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Child Struck by Car Sustains Skull Fracture
A year old girl named Lois M. Chaffin was injured Wednesday when a car driven by Alice B. Bale struck her on a Santa Paula street. Police said the youngster has a fractured skull. Fire department ambulance service was declined for treatment at Seaside Hospital.
Pakistan Calls Up Four Battalions to Bolster Defense
In Karachi on July 27 the government announced the call up of four battalions of the national guard to back the regular army amid the Kashmir dispute with India. A two mile long march of about 50,000 people marked Defense Day as Moslem League leadership urged sacrifices, shops closed, and prayers held.
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Soaquat Ali Khan
Taft Criticizes Truman On Military Reprisals
Washington July 27 Sen Taft Ohio challenged President Truman denial that any military officer faced discipline for testifying. He cited Adm Denfeld’s firing after Navy Air Force testimony and urged Congress to obtain full facts about the vast military program. A Senate bill to bar reprisals passed this week, though the House has not acted.
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Tibet Ruler Returns Prisoner of Reds Reported
New Delhi July 27 Pi Reliable reports the 16 year old dalai lama is returning to Lhasa under tight control of pro Communist elements in his government. The move signals a fragile political stance during upheavals on the Tibetan frontier.
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