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Whitewright Sun in Whitewright, Texas

13 Aug 1959

Page 7

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Whitewright Sun

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Whitewright, Texas, United States of America

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Aug 13, 1959

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7

Slave Prices Rise As Market Booms in Saudi Trade

London reports a surge in ancient slave routes and higher prices for slaves, especially young girls sold to harems in Saudi Arabia. Thomas Fox-Pitts of the British Antislavery Society cites prices up to $2,000 for fair skinned teens, with broader notes on prices for men and older women.

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London Middle East Africa Saudi Arabia Thomas Fox-Pitts British Antislavery Society Fox-Pitts Arabia Saudia Arabia Assembly of the French Union Mecca Fox Fox- Pitts Somaliland Red Sea
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Road anger warning urges calm behind the wheel

The message notes that losing temper causes accidents and injuries, with 37 000 deaths last year. It urges drivers to stay focused on driving to protect innocent people and reduce harm from emotional driving.

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Retirement plan for old deserters in San Francisco

A 72 year old Navy deserter Lewis E. Clayburg, who fled in 1917, surfaced in Oakland to claim Social Security. The Navy inquired but did not prosecute. He now receives a $1,137 back payment and $90 monthly, plus a $100 monthly maintenance job, and plans to save for a rainy day. The article notes Saginaw, Michigan hosts the world’s largest fertilizer plant.

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San Francisco U. S. Navy Social Security Office Lewis E. Clayburg Oakland Calif Navy Clayburg
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