Are Savages Savage Yagua Indians Met Civilization
A 1953 United Feature Syndicate piece by an American explorer examines the Yagua of the Amazon who encountered civilization but rejected it. It portrays their communal, hunter based society, lack of formal laws, egalitarian childrearing, humor, and cautious openness to outsiders. The article places them alongside other tribes previously studied, noting their preference for nonindustrial life and self rule without a central municipal system.
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Matto Grosso
Jivaro
Amazon River
Lhey
Jazy Yagua
Nichols Sees Lighter Side Of The News Summary
Chinese artist Dong Xingman, once a San Francisco houseboy, has emerged as a noted painter. Appointed by the State Department to promote democracy, he toured 13 countries for six months teaching the American way of life. He recalls early struggles, WPA support, and crowds that fueled his work, with his eldest son serving in the Marines in Korea.
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Harman
Nichols
United Flass
Washington
Aew
Dong Xingman
San Francisco
Dong
State Department
Henry Howland
International Educational Exchange Service
Marines
Eddie
Norea
Jon
Germany
New York
Mass Ari
Ieme Kong
New Haven
Making youth and dog photography a holiday theme
A how to feature urges readers to shoot lively dog and boy portraits with careful posing and lighting. It promotes enlargers, complete camera kits, and budgeting tips, urging hands on enlarging to elevate home darkroom work while noting affordable options. It mentions Edward Jankowski and practical tips for timing, exposure, and avoiding motion blur.
Mean Squirrels Declare War on Humans in Arlington
In Arlington Village Virginia authorities faced a squirrel menace described as a shooting war. County Manager A T Lundbers convened an emergency session and named Sheriff Stanford special game warden to shoot marauding squirrels on sight with health tests showing no rabies.
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Arlington Village
A. T. Lundbers
Shirfey Stanford
Stanford
Arlington Health Department
Potato Pickers Pay Soars To $18 Daily
In Presque Isle Maine a fall harvest in Aroostook County showed skilled potato pickers earning up to $48 a day. A committee proposed paying pickers in cents per barrel for those without board from growers while those who received board would be paid 15 cents per barrel. An adept worker can harvest 100 barrels daily.
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Presque Isle
Maine
Aroostock County
Stowers
Plebes Prepare For Careers At West Point 1959 Class
Thousands of college freshmen at the U.S. Military Academy settle into routine as they pursue bachelor of science degrees and officer training. The class of 1959, largest in years, shows strong service-family roots and high selection standards, with graduates earning commissions and upholding the motto Duly, Honorable Country.
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Westipointen. Y
Housands
Tovers
U.S
Academy
Corps of ‘Cadetsi
New York
Watts
West Point
Christmas Record Releases Aboard The Season
Listing new and upcoming holiday singles from major labels. Columbia showcases Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer with Let's Give a Christmas Present to Santa Claus and March of the Christmas Toys. Capitol includes Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song and a harsh take The Christmas Waltz. Frank Sinatra pays homage to White Christmas. Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Sammy Davis Jr., Doris Day, Dinah Shore, Billy Eckstine and more contribute tracks. reviews note variety and novelty in seasonal classics.
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Columbia
Rosemary Clooney
Santa Claus
Jose Ferrer
Frank Sinatra
Irving Berlinrs
Capitol
Nat “King Cole
Eartha Kitt
Sammy Davis Jr
Fez Lee
Decca
Doris Day
Dinah Shore
RCA: Victor
Mamie
Tiss
Thomas
M-G-I
Billy Eckstein
World Affairs Q and A on Soviet Diplomacy and West Defense
The column debates whether Moscow has shifted tactics toward coexistence or soft power and what this means for Western defense. Readers from Quebec to New York weigh in on arms to Egypt, Viet Nam, Tito, and US Senate support for foreign policy amid Cold War tensions.
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Edgar Ansel Mowrerer
Churchill
Eisenhower
Moscow
Trois-Rivieres
Quebec
Canada
Ussr
U. S
Japan
Churchi
Vas
Aatra
Aftenian
Egypt
N. F.E
New York
Iraq
Israel
Girl Has Hair-Wash Job But For Bats
Frances Benedict of the University of California at Los Angeles shampoos bats to study their hair scales. The graduate zoology student explains bat hairs’ size and scale structure affect particle retention. The notes describe the method and its role in her research.
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Los Angeles
Frances Benedict
University of California At
Miss Benedict
ST. Charles
Southwestern Bell
Sheephone Co
Siuéy 19
Susnes
Saga Of Seagoing Bantam Appeals To Navy Veterans
A fragmented item titled Saga Of Seagoing Bantam appeals to navy veterans. The readable text hints at a book or project attracting attention from former sailors, though many phrases are garbled and unclear.
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Fero& Man
Fanatical Group Still Convinced Japs Victorious
In Honolulu a Japanese farmer named Tomei appeared in federal court to answer charges of failing to register as an alien. He belonged to the Hissho Kai or Certain Victory Club, once active on Oahu, with members who believed Japan won WWII and Hawaii was still Japanese then. Authorities note weak dues, irregular payments, and a leader now unknown. the group’s real harm is convincing some elderly aliens they need not register.
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Oahu
Hawaii
Hissho Kai
Pearl Harbor
United States
Shohan Sunabe
Sunabe
Nissho Kai
Immigration Department
Japan
Bantam rooster Mitscher and the future navy vision
A compact biographical sketch of Mitscher, detailing his leadership in Task Force 59 and impact on postwar naval strategy, emphasizing his tough resolve to defeat the enemy and shape a carrier-centric navy. The piece intertwines battle history from the Pacific front with reflections for Navy and Marine veterans, from the Marianas to Okinawa.
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Cayarashee
Caylor
Mitscher
Norton
Taylor
Pacific
Navy
Canal
Marianas
Turkey
Philippine Sea
Okinawa
Tokyo
Pete Mirscher
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Lewis Cotlow
Havie
Yaguas
Prandon
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Hong Kong
Worss Progress Administration
Doug
Dongi
Columbia University
Boston
Patrick B
Jpic
Edward Jankowski
Magacinc
Reuss
Clefear
Chicago
United States Military Academy
Viet Nam
C. X
Trenton
N. J
France
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Europe
5. W
Philadelphia
Senate
McCarthy
Maclaillan
Fred Chervitt
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