First Lady of Cuba Leads Fast, Practical Charity Drive
In Cuba, Martha Fernandez Miranda de Batista, wife of Gen. Fulgencio Batista, heads a rapid relief effort funded by a broad giving network. She travels to disaster sites, delivers medicines, funds hospital care, and coordinates equipment and services for crippled children and urgent medical needs across Havana and provinces.
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AVANA
Senora
Martha Ferndez Miranda de Batista
Fulgencio Batista
Cuba
Presint
Batista
Roosevelt
Eva Ron
Santiago
la Primera Dama de la Republica
Antilla
Van Fleet Says Atom War Iffy Yet Possibly Justified
Retired Gen James A Van Fleet, at a New York press event, called the question of using atomic warfare against Communists if the Korean truce fails "iffy" and said he would rather not have headlines claiming he advocates atomic war He added he would cross that bridge when it comes and act with a firm hand. He spoke after a preview of a television film for the American-Korean Foundation where he serves as a director.
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New York
James A. van Fleet
van Fleet
U. N. Forces
Korea
Truce Upsade's Rating But Future Is Uncertain
Washington reports the Korean truce has boosted President Eisenhower's prestige but warns uncertainty in peace talks could affect the 1954 political outlook. Senators Carlson and Clements say the truce enhances GOP strength if maintained, though lasting popularity remains in doubt.
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Truce Upsade
Washington
Eisenhower
Korea
Carlson
Congress
Sen. Clements
D-Ky
Clements
Kentucky
Cod Declines at Cape Cod in Warmer Waters
Cape Cod cod catch loses ground in value, now fifth behind haddock redfish sea herring and lobsters as research biologist Clyde C Taylor of the North Atlantic Fisheries Investigations notes warming waters push cod away from cool seas.
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Woods Hole
Mass
Lood
Cape
Haddock
Clyde C.taylor
North Atlantic Fishry Investigations
White House Dinners Include Two Negro Invitees
President Eisenhower hosted a White House dinner for government officials and business leaders. Among the 16 guests were A. A. Alexander local contractor and Dr. Frederick D. Patterson president of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
A. A. Alexander
Frederick D. Patterson
Tuskegee Institute
Alabama
Five Per Cent Dip Cited In Nation's Farm Income
The Agriculture Department reports farm income for the first half of the year down 5 percent from last year, totaling 12.6 billion dollars. Livestock receipts fell 8 percent while crop receipts were near 1952 levels. June showed a 13 percent year over year decline. Domestic demand remains high while foreign demand is weaker, though exports for cotton and tobacco may improve. The piece also notes Wisconsin natives being nicknamed Badgers due to early lead miners.
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Ovid A. Martin Washington P
Agriculture Department
Tuesday Meetings In Middletown Area Clubs And Fire Hall
The Middletown Sertoma Club meets Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Manchester Hotel. The North Middletown Fire Association gathers at 7 p m at the North Middletown Fire House. Mayfield Fire Department meets at 7 30 p m at Sheffield Street Fire House. FOE Lodge convenes at 8 p m in the hall. VFW Officers meet at 7 30 p m at 1208 Reynolds Avenue Post Headquarters.
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Middletown
Sertoma Club
Manchester
North Middletown Fire Association
North Middletown
Mayfield Fire Department
Sheffield St
FOE Lodge
Hall
VFW
Reynolds Ave
Post Headquarters
Itch Me Not Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old ad touts Itch-Me-Not for relief from eczema ringworm poison ivy athlete's foot and insect bites with a 40 cent back guarantee. It also mentions a Golden Age Club event on Wednesday at 2 p m in the Girl Scout room Civic Association and notes Timbuktu was taken over by the French in 1893.
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Golden Age Club
Girl Scout Room
Civic Association
Timbuktu
Castell
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Pennsylvania
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