Sword Over Their Heads a Thai Wealth Is Attraction For Reds
The article, by Walter Briggs, argues Thailand faces a Communist threat due to its strategic rice exports and resources. It notes Premier Phibun Songgram seeks defense buildup, Western aid, and alignment with Bao Dai against Ho Chi Minh, while Thai people remain largely unaware of looming dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Briggs
CPC
Asia
Thailand
Siam
Bangkok
Indo-China
Burma
Phibun
Bao Dai
Ho Chi-Minh
Russia
Peking Radio
Southeast Asia
Kunming
Yunnan
Britain
United States
Kremlin
Locomotive Lights Cause Moose Die Off in Ontario Route
Chapleau Ontario reports 24 moose were killed on the 180 mile section of the Canadian Pacific Railway between Chapleau and White River last summer. Wildlife overseer Vince Creighton says moose charged the oncoming trains when drawn by the headlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapleau
Ontario
Canadian Pacific Railway
White River
Vince Creighton
Creighton
Powers Credits Wife For Path From Blindness To Attorney General
Rhode Island figure William E. Powers, blinded at 17, rose to become attorney general with his wife reading 3,000 books to him and financing his law school journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R.I
William E. Powers
Rhode Island
Saskatchewan map names serve as memorials to fallen servicemen
The Dominion government published a new Wollaston Lake area map with air photo mapped blank areas filled. Names honor deceased Saskatchewan servicemen and prominent citizens, including Hannah lake, Nordbye lake, Delhaye lake, Kempton Bay, Klemmer lake, Kohn lake, Walker lake, Jones lake, Spratt lake, Riches lake, Schwandt lake, Emmerson lake, Bouchard lake, Middlemiss lake, Cybulski lake, Bailey lake, Saruk lake, and Burn lake among others, plus bishops and ministers of the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Wollaston Lake
Department of Natural Resources of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Hannah Lake
FO. H. A. Hannah
D.F.C
Tuxford
Sask
Nordbye Lake
Sgt
G. L. Nordbye
Aylesbury
Delhaye Lake
AC. R. A. Delhaye
Vancouver
B.C
Kempton Bay
Maurice Kempton
Moose Jaw
Klemmer
Frank Kiemmer
R.C.E
Rosetown
Kohn
Leo Kohn
R.C.A.F
Regina
Walker Lake
FO. B. D. Walker
Kisbey
Jones Lake
Earl Frederick Jones
Rabbit Lake
Spratt
Bailey Lake
Fo. T. BR. Bailey
Roadene
Saruk Lake
M. A. Saruk
Alvena
Burn Lake
William John Burn
Qu Appelle
Grisdale Lake
John Grisdale
Qu’Appelle
Canning Bay
W. A. Cunning
R.C.M.P
Hara Lake
G. Hara Williams
Phelps Lake
J. L. Phelps
Franklin Lake
William Franklin Kerr
Hewgill
Great Herds Of Caribou Reported South Of Churchill
Reports from the Hudson Bay region describe large caribou herds moving south of Churchill. Eskimos and natives monitor the migration closely as wolves increasingly threaten the herd and winter preparations rely on caribou meat and hides. The annual migration showcases the plains of abundant wildlife and harsh Arctic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Arctic Island
Hudson Bay
Grandmother Reunited on Delayed Danish Flight
In Copenhagen an 82-year-old grandmother Anna Nielsen met her grandchildren Benn nine and Michael twelve who had just arrived from Canada. Airport officials halted the departing Scandinavian Airlines craft to allow the embrace before the plane proceeded to Africa en route to the father in Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Canada
Anna Nielsen
Scandinavian Airlines
Africa
New York
Nielsen
Benn
Michael
Royal Family Travels Wide by Car Train Plane and Horse
The British royal family uses many transport modes including limousines trains royal aircraft and royal coaches on duties and tours. Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip travel with sister Margaret while a royal train serves as a moving palace. Royal horses at Buckingham Palace train for public work and ceremonial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Mediterranean
Margaret
England
British Isles
Edward VII
Duke of Kent
South Africa
R.A.F
Oxfordshire
Buckingham Palace
Public Musings Jump from Parks to Planets
A satirical column parodies editorials on parks and public spaces. It jokes about pigeons benefiting from parks, runs with Paavo Nurmi and Glenn Cunningham, a Wisconsin man with a borrowed tank, and a host of quick quips on fashion, history, and bizarre news items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Paavo Nurmi
Glenn Cunningham
Wisconsin
Noise a Major Threat to Nervous System Says Doctor
New York report cites Dr. Walter B. Cannon who warns that loud noise from horns, motors, and machinery can push normal people toward neurosis and disrupt digestion and sleep. Home programs to curb noise include drapes, carpets, soundboard ceilings, silent switches, and rubberized kitchen items to reduce disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter B. Cannon
Plows Carrying Warning Lights
Regina reports snowplows will be common on Saskatchewan highways for the rest of winter. Deputy minister H R MacKenzie says the plows are wider than most vehicles and drivers should slow down when they see flashing blue lights front or rear. The lights signal caution and also indicate help is on the way if stranded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Saskatchewan
H. R. MacKenzie
MacKenzie
Auctioneer Fails to Sell Historic Lancashire Canal
In Manchester England a 1.4 mile Lancashire canal once serving two now-closed coal mines drew no bids at auction. The auctioneer cited annual income figures and long rental terms to entice buyers, but the historic waterway attracted no interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Lancashire
National Coal Board
British Railways
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Phibun Songgram
Chine
Central Press
Apndian
Old Rip Yen
Montreal
Houde
J. E. Ayrhart
Campbellford
Ont
Prince
J. Brimble
Tyntesfield
Somerset
Michigan
William Shakespeare
Queen Elizabeth
Chicago
Charles E. Wilson
U.S. Defence Production Agency
Defence
George C. Marshall
U.S
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