Soroptimists Named by a Man and Mission
Martha R. Servis recalls the origin of Soroptimist clubs created about 34 years ago in Oakland by a male organizer. She notes the movement grew to over 550 chapters in the U S and 330 abroad with 30 000 members and wide service programs from medical aid to education. The international federation sees women from 29 nations gathered for a New York convention under the motto Working for the world we want.
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Samuel Gamburg
Philadelphia
INS
Martha R. Servis
American Federation of Soroptimist Clubs
Miss Servis
Oakland
California
Servis
American Federation of Soroptimists
Soroptimist International Association
New York
The
American Federation
Soroptimist International
Army Educates Erring Soldiers
The Army runs five disciplinary barracks under the provost marshal general to reform soldiers through eight hours of daily work and education in trades. Graduates have secured civilian jobs, with no solitary confinement, as punishment focuses on privileges and calories rather than isolation. The program aims to instill responsibility and a positive attitude for civilian life.
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William Wartofsky
United Press
Washington
Army
Petrified Forest Found on Lesbos Island Greece
Greek geological institute astonished by report of a 12 square mile petrified forest on Lesbos. Professor Richard Krauesel of Frankfurt University estimates the trees as giant sequoias from the pleiocene era about 20 million years ago, with locals unsure if post ice age specimens belong to pleistocene. Further tests in Frankfurt will confirm dating.
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Athens
INSI
Greece
Greek
Geological Institute
Lesbos
Europe
Richard Krauesel
Fankfurt University
Krauesel
Frankfurt
Forest of Shappho remains partly underwater
The forest is described as the best preserved, with trees still standing where they grew and others submerged under the sea. It was petrified by volcanic ash from a now extinct nearby volcano.
Red China Seeks To Lure Rubber Growers Back
Hong Kong dispatch reports a Communist China plan to entice rubber tree growers and tappers in southeast Asia to return to the mainland. The program reportedly offers private ownership, no taxes, and shares valid under future socialist rule, with Hainan needed for rubber cultivation and manpower cited as the only missing factor after a two week Peiping inquiry.
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Hong Kong
INS
Southeast Asia
China
Red China
Hainan
Peiping
Milk Heads June Plentifuls List
Milk and dairy products head the U S Department of Agriculture's list of plentiful foods for June. Beef is another item in good supply, and there are plenty of onions on hand to go with the steaks and picnic hamburgers. The Department puts grapefruit on top of the fruit list. Other items in good supply include frozen cherries canned tuna in oil rice and peanut butter the latter being another handy picnic food.
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Washington
INS
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Knitters Back in Style Knitwear Returns for Men and Women
A New York feature notes knickers making a comeback for both genders. Department stores report renewed stocking of 1956 style models with plus-three length between knee and calf, replacing older attic relics. Manufacturers cite fit and aesthetics as reasons for the revival.
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New York
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