Palm Springs Lives Of Free Spendrs Break Records
Palm Springs records a surge in spending amid rising living costs nationwide. Mayor Charles Farrell notes unprecedented crowds and war-era money flow, with sales tax up 14 percent and building permits jumping to 4.48 million. Prices rise for rooms meals and entertainment, drawing wealthier visitors despite broader cost increases.
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Bahai World Faith Group Elects Officers in Long Beach
The Long Beach Assembly of Bahai World Faith elected officers last week at Ruth Burdick’s home. Russell Sehled is chairman, Norman Antonson vice chairman, Beatrice Williams secretary, Pearl Wilson treasurer, with Burdick and six others serving on the executive committee. Meetings are on alternate Thursdays at Town Hall 635 Locust Ave. Margaret Nasmith, former chairman, has been transferred to Salt Lake City.
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Eisenhower Inspects Belgians in Germany
General Eisenhower arrived at a British zone airport from Paris to review Belgian troops in Germany. He left for Cologne, continuing his third inspection tour since assuming command of Allied forces in Western Europe, having already assessed U S British French and Italian troops in the theater.
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Private Master Plan Readied for Low-rent Homes
Memphis May 7 UPI private enterprise master plan is being drawn to coordinate section wide low cost rental housing construction. FHA chief Richards praised the meeting and announced a policy change enabling 2 percent monthly payments on borrowed capital to ease builder costs. Sen Sparkman urged full mobilization while housing for minorities remains urgent with 20 percent of renting nonwhite families in overcrowded units.
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Immigrant Shares Fortune Offers Vets Dream Miami Vacation
A Russian immigrant who built a Miami motel with Veterans of Foreign Wars cooperation runs Operation Vacation. He provides two weeks of luxury for a married Korean War veteran and spouse, with car, beach access, meals, maid service, and free entertainment, every two weeks for at least two years. The first couple, Marine Sgt Phillip Sabato and his wife Clara, depart for Miami. Sabato served in Tarawa, Okinawa, and the Korean War, later evacuated with frostbite and treated at Bethesda.
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Long-range LA-17 fighter production reported by Aviation Age
New York May 7 Aviation Age states USSR monthly output of 160 to 170 LA-17 frontier fighters. The LA-17, designed by Semyon Lavochkin, reportedly未 seen action in Korea and is considered a key Red air force asset. The plane features rocket-assisted boost and a Rolls Royce Nene engine, with speeds around 650 mph and potential higher thrust with the rocket unit active.
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Eddie Cantor Wins Americanism Medal for Charity Work
New York, May 7. Comedian Eddie Cantor received the gold medal of the Williamsburg Settlement at a dinner to raise funds for Brooklyn Settlement House. The award honors his Americanism and Humanitarianism contributions.
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