Tearooms Shape Seoul Deals From Quiet Corners
In Seoul a network of about 400 tearooms acts as informal forums for politicians merchants and artists. By day the venues host nature scenes and tea rituals while at night they influence illumination decisions and key city dealings. The tearooms serve tea and coffee only and are largely off limits to American servicemen.
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Jack Boyer
United Press
Seoul
Han River
Electric
Hernando
Ice
Town Star
My Heart
South Palace
Cooling Supersonic Speed Planes Faces Major Issue
The Aircraft Industries Association warns cooling systems for future supersonic and high altitude aircraft are inadequate. Cockpit temperatures reach 150 degrees while outside is near zero, rising to 2380 degrees at Mach 2, risking pilots losing coordination or consciousness.
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Washington
The
Aircraft Industries Association
Aviation
Mrs Morgan Moves To Canada Farewell Party Noted
Mrs Ardee Morgan hosted a farewell gathering at Mrs Hubert Nelms home on West Ave O with co host Mrs T L Owens. Guests included Mrs T C Townsend, Fred Crocker, Bob Crocker, Bob Walton, L R Barton, Cotton Owen, Charles Ego, Elias Kelch and J D OGrady. She leaves with her two sons to join her husband in Calgary Canada to begin a new home.
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Ardee Morgan
Hubert Nelms
West Ave
T. L. Owens
Mmes
T. C. Townsend
Fred Crocker
Bob Crocker
Bob Walton
L. R. Barton
Cotton Owen
Charles Ego
Elias Kelch
J. D. O'Grady
Mrse. Morgan
Calgary
Canada
Boy Scouts Hit Record Membership Milestone in 1955
The Boy Scouts of America reported a new high in membership as the national council opened a two day meeting in Cincinnati. Chief Scout Executive Dr. Arthur Schuck called the gains a challenging responsibility for training American youth in character and citizenship, noting membership surpassed three million with over one million adult leaders enlisted to supervise the effort.
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United Press
Boy Scouts of America
Cincinnati
Arthur Schuck
Woe Upon Woe in North Branford Traffic Court
Edward F. Cote, 20, faced town court on speeding and suspended license charges. He was fined an additional 100 dollars after being re-arrested when stepping from his car in front of the courthouse.
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North
Branford, Conn
Edward F.cote
Cote
Segregation issue tests in North Carolina and Florida primary hints
In North Carolina three Tar Heel congressmen face scrutiny for not signing the Southern manifesto on segregation. A Democratic primary outcome could signal the issue's political weight in the upper South. Florida previews show a light vote with Kefauver and Stevenson seen as differing little on race. Florida results affect national convention delegates.
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North Carolina
Harold Cooley
Thurmond Chatham
Charles E
Upper South
Florida
Kefauver-Stevenson
Kefauver
Stevenson
Stock Market Slump Sparks Third Quarter Outlook
United Press notes the stock market has shrunk about ten billion dollars since its April peak. Analysts cite a consolidation phase and factors including auto industry slump and tight credit, with declines in farm equipment, textiles, home building, and steel. Officials foresee a fall in third quarter 1956, with a rally anticipated in the fourth quarter.
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United Press
Stock Exchange
Notice of Public Auction of State Lands Lea County
Public auction set for July 11 1956 at 10:00 A M at Lovington New Mexico for a 3 acre tract in Section 24 Township 11 South Range 32 East described by survey. Minimum bid $50 per acre with 5 percent down, 30 year balance at 4 percent, minerals reserved to state. deposits $205. right to reject bids reserved. Published Lovington Leader May through July 1956. Former district court probate notice follows.
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Lea County
Commissioner of Public Lands
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Congress
State of
State Land Office
Lovington
N.M.P.M
John W. West
PE & LS
Tatum
A. D
District Court
Mary Lovelady
District Court of
Hobbs
Harvey C. Markley
Clyde Lovelady
Comical Gooney Birds Defy Navy At Midway Island
At Midway Island the gooney birds resist every attempt to deter them from runways. Mothballs failed to repel the albatrosses and previous tricks, including flares, mortars, and high frequency waves, proved useless. Navy officials fear the birds may crash into aircraft, but Midway remains their traditional nesting ground as jets may bypass the island in the future.
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Navy
Midway Island
George Remington
United Press
Honolulu
Midway
Britain
England
Military Air Transport Service
Pacific
Uncle Sam
Houston blind man pushes anti begging law enforcement
Walter Keith of the Houston Chapter of the Texas Federation of the Blind urged the city council to enforce the anti begging ordinance. He said federation members voted to ask police to remove blind beggars from downtown streets and noted many beggars are transients earning more than local officials.
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Houston, Texas
Houston
Walter Keith
Texas Federation of the Blind
Keith
Federation
Hurricane Sam's dummy crash on Utah mesa during test drop
The dummy named Hurricane Sam failed to deploy its parachute during a 600 mile per hour sled ride on a Utah mesa. It plunged from a cliff as the supersonic air research track staged the first public demonstration to improve pilot survival after bailouts at high speeds.
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Hurricane Mesa
Utah
Utah Mesa
Sam
Bachelors and Melbourne Girls Offer Matches for Games
Melbourne mothers have opened the Olympic Civic Accommodation Center to board visitors during the Games. They prefer eligible American bachelors and will match hosts with guests, aiming to foster exchange of ideas. Committee chair Penelope Fortin notes countless offers and suggests applicants list marital status and age.
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Robert C. Miller
United Press
Melbourne
Australia
Olympic
Penelope Fortin
Mrs. Fortin
Victoria
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Ot Management Corp
John D. Sullivan
E. S. Walker
Lovington Leader
Financial Industrial Fund
Security
Financial i Industrial Fund, Inc
FIF Management Corp
Ezee
Eweren
Artelia Highway
Washingon
D. C
Denver City Highway
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