Bond values and yields amid wartime finance
The article outlines that 22 percent $100 marketable war bonds bought in WWII now fetch under $89 if redeemed early, pinning a 3.67 percent yield to new buyers. It contrasts U.S. Treasury bonds with foreign practices from Russia to Britain, noting inflation, debt strategies, and varying interest rates worldwide.
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War
Sam Dawson
New York
U. S. Treasury
Kremlin
Uncle Sam
Japan
Britain
Atomic scientists divided on up to date radiation warnings
Washington June 7 Two scientists clashed over whether new data alter the National Academy report on radiation dangers. Dr Walter Selove said no major new facts change the 1956 findings while Eisenhower cited the report as authoritative. Linus Pauling led a 2000 scientist protest against continued hydrogen bomb tests, with Eisenhower noting possible organization behind the effort.
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Eisenhower
Walter C. Selove
University of Pennsylvania
Senate House
National Academy
National Academy Report
Joint Atomic Energy
Linus Pauling
Senate Internal Security Subcommittee
Robert Morris
Subcommittee
Pauling
California Institute of Technology Biochemistry Department
Berlin Airlift Feeds West Berlin with 2.3 Million Tons
During the 1948 to 1949 airlift Allied planes delivered about 2,325,500 tons of fuel and food to Berlin, equaling roughly one ton per West Berlin resident. The article also notes cheese varieties and easy dessert tray ideas.
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Berlin
West Berlin
Wave guide promises faster phones with more lines
Bell researchers unveil a wave guide device using hollow copper tubes to handle up to 400 000 conversations simultaneously. Future homes may add extra lines without wires. Also tips for trips include taking a camera and reserving ahead by phone.
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Bell
Graham Sees Modern Sin Mirror Samson Tale at MSG Crusade
Evangelist Billy Graham addressed 18 000 at Madison Square Garden arguing modern life mirrors Samson’s downfall through Delilah like sin. He warned of spiritual bondage, urged Christ as cure, cited Galatians 6 7 and Judges 16 4 21, noting 569 accepted Christ and 13 320 have done so overall as crusade nears fifth week with 410 000 in attendance.
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New York
Samson
Delilah
Billy Graham
Madison Square Garden
Graham
Farmers Plan Beauty Contest in Ouachita Parish
The Ouachita Parish Farm Bureau will host a queen contest talent match and talk meet with winners advancing to state competition. The event Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the West Monroe Agriculture Building features judges Edmond Brown Jim Adcock and Harry Arthur. Farm bureau families may enter at the County Agent's office in West Monroe.
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Ouachita Parish
The
Junior Charity League
Harry Arthur
Knoe-Tv
Farm Bureau
West Monroe
Barrett in Critical Condition After Self Inflicted Shot
Barrett La velle Barrett 43 of Pleasant Hill remained critical after shooting himself in the left chest with a .22 rifle at his sister's house. The bullet pierced his left lung as he carried the gun outside to shoot an armadillo. He had an amputated leg and had just returned from Chicago to visit his brother.
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Winnfield
Lavelle Barrett
Pleasant Hill
Pineville
Barrett
Oscar Long
Chicago
Edgewood Church Contract Let for New Educational Unit
The Edgewood Baptist Church in West Monroe awarded the construction contract for a new educational unit to Ira Cagle on a low bid of 49 565 dollars. An allowance of 160 days was set for completion. The project is the first step in a plan toward a nearly one million dollar church plant. The Rev. C P Bazer serves as pastor.
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Edgewood Baptist Church
West Monroe
Ira Cagle
C. P. Bazer
Colorful novelty caps with beating rubber monkey drum
A playful item promises action packed headgear for boys featuring a sturdy felt cap topped by a rubber monkey drone that actually beats a drum.
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Revere
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the Palace
Monroe, LA
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