Blind 26 Years He'll See Christmas in 1953
Chicago man William Johnson who was blind from infancy due to an eye infection regained sight after a cornea transplant last spring. He views a department store Christmas tree with his wife Polly, describing the scene as wonderful and more colorful than he imagined. Johnson, a Northwestern graduate and Blue Island high school teacher, has led an active life and remains optimistic.
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Northwestern University
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Blue Island High School
Tye
Greece Seeks Bids for Saronic Gulf Oil Refinery
Greece invites foreign bids to build a 30,000 barrel per day refinery on the Saronic Gulf with estimated costs between 12 and 15 million dollars. The project aims to boost domestic fuel capacity and reduce import reliance, attracting international energy firms to compete for the contract.
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Saronic Gulf
Cyclamen and Holiday Plants Highlight Elyria Garden Club
The Elyria Garden Club extols Cyclamen as a premier Christmas plant with white to rose blossoms and rich color variety. It notes the Jerusalem Cherry, its red berries from Madeira, and links to the potato family. Legend and lore surround marigolds and the poinsettia’s Mexican roots. Historic gardening books are listed, and sundials are noted to soon hibernate.
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Madiera
Home Buyers Have Fine Paying Record
Chicago report shows home buyers on GI FHA and conventional loans keeping current on mortgage payments. Delinquency rates were under one percent for two months past due and under 0.5 percent for three months past due across all programs. GI FHA conventional lenders all reported strong timely payments.
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Mortgage loan record praised by association president
Brown L. Whatley association president lauds American mortgagors for setting a credit standard. He cites the modern amortized mortgage as advantageous to homeowners and investors, noting the sound credit record in the field.
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Brown L. Whatley Association
Tran's Tobacco Monopoly Aims to Sell 3000 Tons Abroad
Tran's tobacco monopoly attempts to move 3000 tons of tobacco leaf to foreign markets. The effort signals expansion into international trade and potential tariff or market challenges ahead.
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Tran
Plan Electrification Ties Egypt Rail to West German Firm
Egypt has contracted with a West German firm to electrify the Cairo Helwan railway on the Nile's right bank. The agreement follows ongoing modernization efforts and signals financial and technical cooperation between Cairo and Bonn.
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