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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1960
Page
2
Arab nations move to halt unloading at 26 ports starting 12:01 am Saturday in protest over New York port workers at the Egyptian freighter Cleopatra refusing to unload. The International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions announced the action affecting American cargoes.
United States vessels faced interference as the Seafarers International Union and Arab confederation intensified boycotts at Alexandria. About 14,000 harbor workers were involved while the Berushipper and other ships sought alternative routes. Ralph Casey urged State Department support for freedom of the seas amid the dispute.
Mary Lohr a 15 year old Vista High School sophomore conducted a month long science experiment with five jars of soybeans exposed to different music types and one silent control. The symphonic treated bean grew longest followed by beans exposed to pop ragtime and bongo beats, while the silent bean lagged behind. She concludes music affects plant growth and notes the results repeated across three trials.
UPI reports Washington bear hunting favors seasoned guides. Veteran hunter Bul Mule warns greenhorns to rely on bear dogs and stout rifles only. He notes many hunters lose dogs to enraged bears and urges extreme caution when bears are cornered or wounded. Bears, including black bears, are risky quarry in the Northwest forests.
William Greijn of Grevenbicht announces the Eighth World Congress of Bachelors and Spinsters to be held August 19 15 in Grevenbicht. Delegates will discuss single life issues and seek welfare for singles, aiming to create a World Bachelor’s Day and urging a tax reduction. Delegates from six nations attend. past meetings drew over 600 visitors.
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