Italian Veterans Still Sporting War Medals
Italy still has 1940s campaign ribbons and service medals on veterans, including Mussolini era tokens worn alongside Allied and neutral decorations. Value of the medals has shrunk, with gold and silver awards now worth mere dollars, while many crosses hold no monetary value. The mix includes Italian and foreign honors, and some former fascist awards remain common while carrier officers apply discretion in wear.
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Italy
Russia
Albania
Egypt
Ethiopia
Greece
France
Spain
Mussolini
Italan
Alexandria
Sir Charles Morgan
Luigi Durand de la Penne
De La Penne Key Figure in Mediterranean WWII Actions
The record notes De La Penne blew up the British battleship Valiant in Alexandria harbor in 1941 and later joined Morgan to fight German shipping at La Spezia after Italy entered the war alliance.
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de la Penne
Valiant
Morgan
Alexandria
Italy
la Spezia
Cities Aided In Solving Parking Problems
Chicago reports that cities and states rely on special agencies to address parking issues. At least twelve states permit municipalities to create parking authorities with powers to plan finance and acquire off street parking. New Jersey allows any municipality to form such authorities with revenue bonds up to six percent.
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Chicago
American Municipal Association
New Jersey
Black Walnut Trees Called Plant Killer
Morgantown West Virginia plant experts warn that roots of black walnut trees can injure or kill nearby crops. The West Virginia University agricultural experiment station notes orchardists in the eastern panhandle report damage to apple trees planted near walnuts due to root secretions.
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Morgantown
W. Va
West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station
West Virginia
Panhandle
Poison threat to crops hits multiple plants
Notes the poison affects tomatoes potatoes alfalfa blueberries and many flowers, signaling broad crop risk and concern for farmers and gardeners.
Indian tribes participate with bows and arrows in election
Tribesmen armed with bows and arrows joined voters in India’s election, signaling a notable presence at polling sites. The scene reflects tribal participation amid a nationwide electoral process with varied regional turnout.
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India
Iran weighs ban on liquor amid proprohibition move
In Tehran a parliamentary push seeks a bill to prohibit anything leading to intoxication. Premier Mossadegh's government is to present the measure within a month. The shah has ordered no intoxicants at court and embassies are urged to follow suit as public sentiment shifts against drinking.
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United Press
Tehran
Iran
Omar Khayyam
Mohamed Mossadeg
Arrack and Parks in Shiraz Spark Debate and Varying Customs
In Shiraz locals gather in city parks with jugs of wine and women noted for charm. Arrack is described as potent white liquor surpassing vodka in strength. Parliament opponents argue against a bill, and a water fluoridation plan is considered for Auckland New Zealand.
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Auckland
New Zealand
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