Banana war and beach life in Beirut described
A Beirut scene mixes a fake war with glamour as police and rebels clash faintly while locals sunbathe in bikinis. The writer notes the shaky Lebanese security forces, Marine presence, and a street battle vibe that barely disrupts daily pleasures at the St. George’s Hotel patio.
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United States
Moscow
Cairo
United Arab Republic
Rooney
White House
Echlon
Lebanon
St. George's Hotel
St. George Hotel
Beirut
Pole Sitter Reaches Top as Doctor Checks Health
Dr Emmett Davis a World War II troop carrier pilot climbed a 65 foot pole to examine pole sitter Paul Hatfield 23. He paused beneath the platform then returned to report Hatfield sound of body and mind. Hatfield aims to break the world pole sitting record of 169 days set by a Tacoma woman in 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Emmett Davis
Paul Hatfield
Hatfield
Davis
Tacoma
Wash
New Pupils Asked To Register At Local Schools
Supt Howard Cromwell announces all students moving into the city or between districts since last June must register now. Principals’ offices open daily 830 am to 4 pm excluding weekends at Middletown Lem on Monroe High Mc Kinley Roosevelt. The Imperial Crown made for Queen Victoria in 1838 contains 3092 stones.
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Howard Cromwell
Middletown and
Lemon
Monroe High
McKinley and
Roosevelt
Victoria
City Solicitors Must Hold Permit Under Canvassing Law
Middletown enforces a city ordinance requiring all door to door solicitors and peddlers to obtain a permit before selling to private residences. Books magazines and periodicals are exempt but must register with names and addresses. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to 50 dollars and daily offenses.
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Joseph Blackmore
Blackmore
Cavassers
City Manager's Office
Police
Police Department
Hawaii to Get Blast Warning from Johnston Island Tests
Adm. Harry D. Felt says Hawaii will receive notice of future Johnston Island nuclear tests. Hawaii Governor Quiant requested the advance warning. The last explosion was clearly visible in Honolulu and prompted calls to police about Pearl Harbor.
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Honolulu
Harry D. Felt
U.S. Pacific
Hawaii
Johnston Island
Here
William F. Quiant
Johnston
Pearl Harbor
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Middle East
Latin America
East
Belgium
Picemeal
Hart Schaffner
Marx
SAA
Worthmore
Clothes Shop
Middletown
Smith-Corona
Smith - Corona
Office Outfitters
Office Oufitters
Office Outfitters Inc
N. Main ST
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