Red Cross Proclaimed as Humanity's Sentry Month
Presidential Proclamation marks March as Red Cross Month. The Red Cross, with 157 million members in about 90 national societies, coordinates disaster relief through the League of Red Cross Societies in Geneva. The International Committee of the Red Cross serves as neutral negotiator and aid mover across conflicts.
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Red Cross
League of Red Cross Societies
Geneva
Switzerland
League
International Committee of the Red Cross
American Red Cross
We Are All Pulling For You A Hospital Conundrum
A Raleigh News and Observer column laments well meaning visitors crowding a sick patient. The piece skewers overbearing attention as comically intrusive while noting the patient rarely truly rests. It cites Woodrow Wilson and Albert Fall for satirical contrast.
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Raleigh News and Observer
U.S. Image Diminished in Global Leadership Says Times
Asheville Times argues U S prestige wanes as allies and rivals react to U S policy in Southeast Asia and beyond. The piece notes Britain West Germany Spain Yugoslavia Egypt and others push back while Washington faces diminishing influence.
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U.S
South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
China
Castro-Cuba
West Germany
Bonn
Paris
Washington
Franco
Spain
Tito
Yugoslavia
Nasser
Egypt
United States
Asheville
N.C
See America by All Means Do So
Government sources urge U S tourists to explore domestic destinations to improve the balance of payments while recognizing the world’s need for international exchange. The jet age enables faster travel and understanding, with overseas airlines cutting fares to promote people-to-people contact.
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U.S
Europe
American Overseas Airlines
America
Sizable farm boom loom fears tight profit margins
Observers on agricultural trends warn of a major farming expansion followed by a sharp squeeze on costs. With population growth and rising production expenses, per unit profits fall while large volumes become essential. The piece urges intensified management, mechanization in California tomato farming, and possible delays before a fully automatic blueberry harvester becomes practical.
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Washington
U.S
Progressive Farmer
California
Michigan
Mount Dora urged action on civic and business issues
Mount Dora residents are urged to analyze local shortcomings. O L Cage critiques parking meters and promotional gimmicks, urging the Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees to conduct a factual study of schools, churches, merchants, banks, government, and youth opportunities to attract buyers.
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Mount Dora
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Communism Lecture at Leesburg High on Red China
Lake-Sumter Junior College hosts Dr William J Thorbecke noted author diplomat and teacher for the second lecture in the Communism vs Freedom series The talk titled Red China will be held Thursday February 27 at 8 pm in Leesburg High School Auditorium Admission is free The public is invited
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William J. Thorbecke
Leesburg High School
Thorbecke
Second Annual Florida School of Alcohol Studies
The Florida School of Alcohol Studies will convene August 9 to 14 at the University of South Florida in Tampa. Sponsor is the Florida Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program based in Avon Park.
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Florida School of Alcohol Studies
University of South Florida
Tampa
Florida Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program
Avon Park
Duplicate Winners at Lake County Bridge Club
The Lake County Duplicate Bridge Club met at the Umatilla Community Building for an eight-table Mitchell movement. In the North-South winners, Memory Martin and Mrs. Neff Sebree finished first, followed by Mrs. Paul Gerding with Mrs. L. F. Douglas in second, and Mrs. Frank Boll with Mrs. George Caldwell in third. In the East-West section, winners were Mrs. R. B. Cooper and Mrs. H. D. Hufford.
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Duplicate Bridge Club
Umatilla
Mitchell
Memory Martin
Neff Sebree
Paul Gerding
L. F. Douglas
Frank Boll
George Caldwell
R. B. Cooper
H. D. Hufford
Legionnaires Keep Ball Ticket Price at $1.50
The Washingtons Birthday Ball ticket price remained at $1.50 after an error in last week’s Topic suggested a cut to $1. The cost did not change and the article notes the correction.
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Legionnaires
Washington’s
Wedding Party Delights Crowds With Three Honorees
In a brief society note, Mrs. Cleo Calhoun and Dr. George Caldwell are listed as first honorees, followed by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Groves in second place, with a final third position noted.
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Cleo Calhoun
George Caldwell
Jack Groves
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