Famine Strikes Wide China Areas As Rice Exports Rise
Famine spreads across southern China with Taishan residents relying on remittances while Peiping ships 200000 tons of rice to India and 30000 to Ceylon in exchange for metals fuel oil and cotton. Refugees report rice shortages despite Canton's reports of good crops.
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Hong- Kong
China
South China
Peiping
India
Ceylon
Kwangtung
Taishan
Hong Kong
United States
Munist
Shanghai
Whampoa
Canton
Preas
Radio Canton
Jen Mindih Pao
Manchuria
North China
Central
East China
New pituitary-like substance may boost red blood cells
Atomic Energy Commission reports a possible pituitary gland derived substance from sheep glands may stimulate red blood cell formation in bone marrow. Researchers at University of California under Dr John Lawrence note it could be a hormone or tissue derivative with potential relevance to anemia and cancer therapy.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Radiation Laboratory
University of California
John Lawrence
AEC
Commission
Lawrence
Pituitary
University of California Group
New U S Envoys Range the Far East
A Bangkok scene described by a visiting American woman in middle age who, unlike traditional sailors, acts as a modern envoy exploring canals temples and Thai boxing. She studies the local fare, temple bells, and boxing matches while carrying a guidebook in the busy streets.
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Bangkok
Nana
United States
Far East
Orient
Joseph Conrad
Franco Moves to Speed Up Monarchy Return
General Franco orders a faster path to transferring power to a successor, with debate over whether Don Juan or Juan Carlos will be the first king. A government committee drafts a new constitution while Franco remains head of state, aiming for a peaceful transfer.
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Madrid
Francisco Franco
Don Juan
Juan Carlos
Franco
Spain
Sightseer's Paradox and Southern California Attractions
The article notes that visitors glimpse far more in a short stay than locals, highlighting Ocean and movie tourism. It lists Griffith Park observatory, Olvera Street, Farmers Market, Knott's Berry Farm, Disneyland, and Hollywood glamour, with coastal highlights from Malibu to Catalina Island, concluding with the allure of Hollywood and star sightings.
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Los Angeles
California
Angeleno
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Griffith Park Observatory
Olvera
a_television
Picken
Farmers' Market
Don Thomas
Southern California All- Year Club
Knott's
Berry Farm
Hollywood Bowl
Marineland Aquarium
Disneyland
Pacific
Malibu
Santa Monica
Ocean Park
Hermosa Beach
Hedondo Beach
Palos Verdes
San Pedro
Long Beach
Rainbow Pier
Alamito Bay
Catalina Island
Avalon
Hollywood
Morocco turmoil winds down under French effort
Casablanca reports relative calm after July riots that left about 100 dead and 300 wounded as Resident-General Gilbert Grandval seeks a compromise with Arab nationalists and French interests. Aug 20 set for potential political action, amid calls for his recall and warnings of renewed unrest during Aid El Kebir.
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Casablanca
Nana
Gilbert Grandaval
Morocco
Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef
Grandval
Paris
Rabat
Dr. Causse
Marrakech
el Glaoul
Grandvale
Ben Youssef
NAWB Warns Many Homes Still Have Inadequate Wiring
National Adequate Wiring Bureau urges homeowners check house wiring before more TV and appliance use. A nationwide NAWB survey finds about 80 percent of electrified houses still wired for 1920s and 1930s loads as modern homes house 56 electrical appliances. General Electric chief Cordiner cites 78 percent of NYC new apartments inadequately wired and 95 percent under five years old. Concluded on Page 6.
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New. York
Nana
United States
National Adequate Wiring Bureau
NAWB
Jean
Ralph J. Cordiner
General Electric
New York City
Red Agencies Rush To Quit Vienna HO
Soviet occupation authorities ordered evacuation of about 60 Comintern affiliated groups from Vienna to safer cities behind the Iron Curtain. Originally aimed to keep major groups like the World Federation of Trade Unions and World Peace Council in neutral Vienna, Moscow now shifts to avoid anti-Soviet labels amid Austrian registration tensions and coalition party pressure.
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Vienna
NANA
Austria
World Federation of Trade Unions
World Organization of Democratic Youth
World Peace Council
Bee
World Federation of Trade Uniong
Fitlle
Commmunist
Costa Rica Nicaragua tension escalates over assassination plot
Relations between Costa Rica and Nicaragua have worsened with fresh charges that Costa Rican officials aided an assassination plot against Anastasio Somoza. Incidents include a January raid by Costa Rican exiles, April assassination attempts near Managua, and July arrests of travelers on the Inter-American highway. Both nations issued notes of protest amid accusations and counter charges.
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Marshall F. Bannels
Managua
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Jose Figueres
Anastacio Somoza
Figueres
Organization of American States
Nixon
Somoza
San Jose
U. S
Jlater
Fernando iQuesada Marin
Mercedes
Anausy
Quesada Marin
Rlong
Notorie
Alesious Cottalean
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