Modern Joan of Arc leads Meknes riots in Morocco
A famed Moroccan heroine leads women in Meknes during violent protests over independence. Fatima, an independence agitator from Casablanca, and a Berber girl sparked clashes that left 17 dead as French troops tried to restore order. Women roamed the Medina guiding demonstrators, while on rooftops their cries kept tensions high throughout the day.
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Nana
Joan’ of Arc
Meknes
Morocco
Fatima
Meknes Medina
Medina
Gilbert Grandval
Eisenhower hog call and farm life theme in 1950s briefing
President Eisenhower teases hog calling at Gettysburg farm events and discusses retirement options. The piece notes his farm setting near Gettysburg, its value, and his post presidency finances including book earnings and Army salary savings, with debate on a 1956 run or a UN role.
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Eisenhower Place
Gettysburg
Denver
Lisenholwer
Geneva
Eisenhower decries rising costs of farm life
The description notes Ike expressing concern over the high cost of country living, asking what farmer isn’t feeling the pressure. The brief remark reflects his evident sentiment about economic strains impacting rural life.
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Eisenhower
Scotsman claims method to age Scotch in minutes
New York report says Tom Sunderland a Scotsman with the middle name Scott has devised a process to age Scotch whiskey in eight and a half minutes reversing the standard three year aging. If valid it could save Caledonian whiskey makers about 15 million dollars yearly. His secret formula is reportedly secured in an Aberdeen bank vault.
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Nana
London
Dagens Nyheter
Stockholm
Tom Sunderland
Scott
Sunderland
Aberdeen
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