Red China floods markets for foreign exchange to fund war
Hong Kong reports Communist China ships large foodstuffs and goods for local use and re export to obtain foreign exchange. Estimates show about 2.5 million dollars monthly through the Bank of China for Chinese produce. Prices are steeply cut to outcompete rivals in Far East markets.
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Hong Kong
China
Peiping
Bank of China
Tokyo
Manila
Singapore
Far East
United States
Australia
Kong
New Territories
Kwangtung Province
Shanghai
Canton
Red China
Thailand
Bangkok
Canada
Norway
Kirin
Manchuria
Europe
Communist China
Canton River
Snake Mouth
Pao An
Whampoa
Foochow
Tientsin
United Nations
Funny and Otherwise A Set of Light Humorous Vignettes
A collection of short jokes about moonshiners fearing law for aging product and a naturist advising open air living. A marital quip shows Mrs. Smith claiming all belongings are hers while her husband dismisses burglars as outside. The tone is rural humor with playful misunderstandings.
Fowl Play at Dinner Sparks Odd Pet Pairing
A San Mateo family reports their two pets, a parakeet and a cat, join meals together. The quirky scene grows as both animals appear at mealtime, hinting that supper may someday be late due to their antics.
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Joseph Chapman
San Mateo
Calif
Wandering Thoughts From a World Weary Columnist
A columnist muses on trivial modern irritations from stogy rewards to misdescribed Cleopatra. He riffs on travel distance myths, ill-fitting shoes, and old time salesmen, then criticizes hotel tipping cards that urge excessive tips on guests.
Village planned for old age pensioners in Surrey area
Pioneer Village Homes Limited funds a $1,000,000 project east of the Vancouver Seattle King George highway for Surrey near New Westminster. Ralph Coles says the plan uses National Housing Act bonds and NHA backing to build 102 double and 70 single poured concrete homes with income-based rents, plus a community hall a store and a central laundry.
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Surrey
New Westminster
B.C
Says
Canadian
Pioneer Village Homes Limited
Vancouver
Seattle King George Highway
Ralph Coles
Old Age Pensioners
National Housing Act
NHA
Coles
Heart attack described by AP writer in personal account
An Associated Press writer recounts his heart attack experience with chest pain, radiating discomfort, and fear, noting a comparison to President Eisenhower. He explains the medical response, recovery outlook, and the physiology of arterial blockage and heart muscle impact.
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Eisenhower
U.S
United States
Operating costs of farm garden tractors analyzed
Canada Department of Agriculture Experimental Farm Smithers B C reports operating costs for tractors since 1950, detailing fixed expenses depreciation 10 housing 14 and interest 2 model 2 percent. Variable costs include fuel oil servicing repairs and labor. Only full use and regular maintenance keep costs down with examples showing large and small tractors under varying hours.
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Canada Department of Agricultual Experimental Farm
Smithers
B.C
Baby and the Cigarette Warning on Child Safety
Advice warns against holding or lifting a baby while smoking to prevent ash burns and eye injuries. Smoking in a room with a small child can trigger painful coughing fits and respiratory distress.
Indian elephants grow from three feet at birth to eight to ten feet
The article notes Indian elephants reach eight to ten feet in height as adults. It states their birth height around three feet and that, contrary to legends, they rarely live beyond sixty years.
Appetizing Beef Stew with Pastry Casseroles
A 6 to 8 serving beef stew recipe using beef cubes onions carrots potatoes and pastry tops. Brown meat and onions, add seasoning bouillon and vegetables, simmer, thicken stock, fill two quart casseroles, add pastry covers bake until browned.
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Red
By F. K. WU
CPC
E. V. Darling
Atlantic City
Cleopatra
Cleo
Diamond Jim" Brady
Lillian Russell
By M. Harrison-Gray
South North
Airs
Ease
Monte Carlo
North
Iamonds
Associated Press
New York
Baby
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