Indonesia Struggles Amid Rich Resources and Poverty
Indonesians face deep poverty despite vast resources like oil, tin, pepper, coffee, and rubber. Inflation, debt, and failed plans under Sukarno hamper growth while city slums and batik work reveal daily hardship. Western creditors return seeking revival of a nation of contrasts.
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T. Jeff Williams
Jakarta
Indonesia
Solo
Java
Malang
Central Java
Sukarno
Islands
Group Threatens Demonstrations Over Headstart Hiring
In Rapides Parish Alexandria Louisiana a new group Citizens of the Community for Fair Employment in the Headstart Program warns of street demonstrations unless PACE Inc the operator of the Headstart program addresses alleged unfair hiring practices. The group claims qualified members were passed over while relatives of PACE workers were hired and says a two week meeting will assess progress. They warned Alexandria could face large demonstrations if demands are ignored.
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Alexandria
UPI
Rapides Parish
Pace, Inc
PACE
Bogalus
John Ford Hired by Carrie Nation Home Caretaker
Medicine Lodge Kansas AP reports John Ford was hired as caretaker for the Carrie Nation Home after promising not to drink alcohol. His pledge framed the selection process amid a temperance union setting in the town.
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Medicine Lodge
Kan
John Ford
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Carrie Nation
Hert
Robert Taylor Back Making MGM Movie
Hollywood veteran Robert Taylor returns to MGM for a Western film Return of The Gunfighter. At 54 he remains fit and recalls his long contract from 1934 to 1961, noting how the lot looks and his shift from romantic leads to Westerns while balancing fishing with wife Ursula Theiss.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Robert Taylor
MGM
Waterloo Bridge
Johnny Eager
Oxford
Fetc
Times Square
Taylor
Arlington Brough
Pomona College
Camille
Garbo
Ursula Theiss
Financial embarrassment and bank loans take center stage
The piece frames financial embarrassment as more than cash shortage and urges readers to consider a bank loan. It promotes low rates and mutual benefit, urging reliance on the bank for assistance and service. The tone suggests a sermon on prudent borrowing and mutual appreciation.
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Uthey
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Bali
Furwoktero
Sterlington
Kentucky Tavern
Sears
Tommy Walters
Kenmore
INO
Sears and
SAVE
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Lewisville Ave
Walter Kozlovsky
Vane Agitator
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