Four profiles of the prince and centenary notes
The notice mentions four profiles of the prince and three August values tied to the centenary of the International Red Cross. It also notes a European issue and a "Freedom from Hunger" issue. The U S Post Office Department reports Bruce Catton’s resignation from the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, with Catherine Drinker Bowen succeeding him as the first woman appointed.
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International Red Cross
United States Post Office Department
Bruce Catton
Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
Catherine Drinker Bowen
Kentucky Sunday closing law upheld by appeals court
The Kentucky court of appeals ruled unanimously that the 162 year old Sunday closing statute is not too vague to enforce. It suggested lawmakers may change exemptions if needed, marking a second consecutive uphold of the law's constitutionality.
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Frankfort
Court of Appeals
High
Stamps Celebrate Postwar Peace Across Pacific and Europe
New Guinea issues two stamp sets signaling normalcy with ships and planes, plus a trio featuring Rabaul and wildlife. Formosa curates Freedom from Hunger and Youth Day designs. Belgium commemorates Pax with Bell of Peace semi postals. Liechtenstein marks 25th anniversary of Prince Franz Joseph I with a 5 franc issue.
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Papua
New Guinea
U. S
South Pacific
Port Moresby
Tapini Airfield
Rabaul
Belgium
Lichtenstein
Franz Joseph I
New York Coli Seum Carpet Covers Large Area
The carpet in New York's Coli seum spans more than two acres, highlighting the vast indoor surface area used for events and exhibitions.
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New York
Coliseum
Churchill sparks debate over Britain's nuclear shield
London reports show Sir Winston Churchill asserting Britain must maintain an independent nuclear deterrent rather than rely on the United States. The stance drew mixed reactions across papers with Conservative-leaning outlets praising the warning and Liberal voices dismissing it as Tory ammunition amid his retirement.
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London
Winston
Churchill
Britain
Manchester Guardian
Independent
Daily Express
Primrose League
United States
Death of Dr Milton Rapoport Noted Pediatric Research Leader
Dr Milton Rapoport aged 56 and professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania died Thursday. He was renowned for his significant contributions to medical research across both undergraduate and graduate medical schools.
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Philadelphia
Milton Rapoport
University of Pennsylvania
Government front bench echoes Gaullist nuclear stance
The remark mirrors a long-standing theme seen in previous cases. It draws comparison to President de Gaulle's push for an independent French nuclear deterrent, framing current arguments as a continuation of that line.
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de Gaulle
Safety Officials Picked Right Man
Kansas City Missouri Lt Gov Hilary Bush addressed the Central States Safety Conference with a cast on his middle finger. He recommended next year’s program focus on preventing hands from getting caught in power mowers.
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Kansas City, Mo
Hilary Bush
Missouri
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