Rice drives politics as Asia's fate hinges on harvests
AP war-era analysis notes rice as life to billions, shaping revolts and diplomacy from Indonesia to Cuba. It warns that rice shortages fuel violence and risk, while surplus regions like Thailand and Burma could tilt Communist influence if exports are allocated across Southeast Asia.
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Rice politics and hunger haunt Asia’s rice belt
The article traces rice shortages across Indonesia, the Philippines, Burma, Cuba, and other nations, detailing import bans, price spikes, and political uses of rice. It notes Indonesia halted rice imports to save foreign currency, triggering hunger and protests while other nations adjust imports and aim for self sufficiency.
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Allen Academy Opens Mid-Term Enrollment for Spring Term
Allen Academy invites applications for limited vacancies in the spring semester starting February 1. Programs run from seventh grade through the second year of college with small classes and an emphasis on study skills, moral character, leadership, and self discipline to prepare for college and business. Contact the Director of Admissions for details.
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Allen Academy
Academy
New Code Extends Misdemeanor Sentencing Rights
AUSTIN AP The state attorney general says a misdemeanor conviction by county court jury entitles the defendant to the same sentencing procedure as a felony. Felons under the new code can choose judge or jury sentencing. A separate hearing for character and record is allowed. Applies to those who plead not guilty.
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Austin
Waggoner Carr
Carr
Fort Worth
Doug Crouch
Fire devastates Wall Street district as 674 buildings burn
A December 16 1835 blaze in Manhattan destroys 674 buildings and causes about 26 million dollars in damages. Firebreaks were blown in to halt the spread and protect remaining city blocks.
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United Press International
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Shoes for Horses: Martinsville Plans Farrier Trade School
Martinsville Virginia plans a federally financed farriery trade school to train 16 students per session. Luther Smokey Ward will head the program with a $15,000 SBA loan funding a one acre site near the North Carolina border. Classes start in May as demand grows across seven states and Canada.
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Martinsville
Martinsville, Va
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
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States
Canada
Wire weapon tests reveal coil hurling device at Frankford Arsenal
The Frankford Arsenal tests a wire throwing weapon packed with about 500 feet of wire in an eight inch by three quarter inch canister. Fired wire reaches up to 150 feet in sawtooth or smooth forms to snag skin or clothing. A smaller model for women to use against attackers carries 10000 feet of finer wire. Power source undisclosed.
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Philadelphia
Frankford Arsenal
Hundredth Birthday Card Stuns Winter Park Woman
Miss Ella Hardcastle, a Maryland native spending winters in Winter Park Florida, received two greeting cards from the White House marking her 100th birthday. The president sends cards to centenarians, and she noted the surprise of receiving two such acknowledgments.
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Fla
Ella Hardcastle
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Farming Would Survive Attack
An Agriculture Department executive told a Dallas defense conference that the nation's farm potential would survive a nuclear attack about as well as people. Dr. Archie Park, assistant to the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, noted it might be different if the enemy aimed to destroy agriculture. He added the USDA would play a key role after any nuclear strike with 6,000 trained survey teams nationwide.
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Lady Bird Johnson in New York City Shopping Trip
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson visited New York for a shopping trip with her eldest daughter Lynda. Her press secretary Elizabeth Carpenter said the First Lady would spend several days in the city keeping appointments and shopping. She arrives Thursday.
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