Defection of Svetlana Alliluyeva Shocks Soviet Regime
The defection of Svetlana Alliluyeva, Stalin’s daughter, from the Soviet Union is described as a grave blow to the Kremlin. The piece highlights her high status, the risks to her family, and her deep religious convictions. It suggests many Russians share her views and would seek freedom, while condemning atheistic communism and urging U.S. support for dissidents.
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Svetlana Alliluyeva
Stalin
Soviet Union
Moscow
Svetlana
Russia
Kremlin
Sevtlana
Stretch garment dermatitis linked to tight wear in California patients
Two California dermatologists report a group of patients, mostly women and girls, suffering from stretch garment dermatitis a red scaly rash caused by tight stretch garments. The rise in skin complaints follows widespread use of improperly fitted garments. Additionally the piece notes that over 41 million American females sew at home yearly producing many garments and cites home seamstresses averages of six dresses and other items. It also mentions shish kebab evolving in barbecue circles with a new coffee wine spice sauce.
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California
Middle East
Elderly Targeted by Frauds Across Schemes
The National Better Business Bureau reports older Americans are the No 1 target of con games. Frauds range from home repair scams and overpriced goods with fake credit to debt-adjusting ploys, misleading franchises, dance studios, mail-order land schemes, and promises of easy profits.
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National
Better Business Bureau
Pennsylvania dining car steward inspires flat-bottom coffee cup
A dining car steward in Pennsylvania noticed liquid in a water glass stayed steadier than coffee in a concave cup during a speeding train move. This observation led to the creation of a straight-sided, flat-bottomed cup with a grooved saucer designed for train travelers to drink coffee on the move.
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America
Pennsylvania
Law in Texas and taxes on ill gotten gains
The piece explains that even illegal income is taxable under federal law and that taxpayers must report all earnings. It discusses how courts treat deductions for illegal activities, noting that ordinary business expenses may be deductible but illegal costs such as bribes are not, and cites Holmes on Congress taxing what it forbids.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
Congress
Railroads introduce larger faster freight cars with improved systems
Railroads report a surge in bigger better freight cars with roller bearings advanced lubricators and cushion underframes. The 1949 to 1960 pace shows 89,892 new and 15,940 rebuilt U.S. deliveries, the best yearly output since 1948 and highest carrying capacity in 43 years.
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Association of American Railroads
U.S
Law fines not deductible expenses in business taxes
The piece notes that the law itself is not deductible though attorney fees may be. Paying a fine can be a business cost but the US Supreme Court warned deducting fines would lessen punishment’s sting. Public service feature by Will Bernard for ABA and State Bar of Texas.
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United States Supreme Court
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Will Bernard
Maraged steel eyed for stronger dental bridges and caps
Maraging steel, a high strength nickel alloy developed for heavy engineering by International Nickel, is being tested for dental bridgework and crowns. The material promises stronger, more comfortable dental fittings and wider use in dentistry.
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International Nickel
Photographers Take 14 Billion B W Pictures Yearly
Photographers in the United States produce about 14 billion black and white photographs annually. The figure highlights ongoing demand for traditional photography despite digital trends.
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United States
Our daily role in shaping harmonious relations
The message urges people to remember their influence on relationships, noting that inner love and understanding can heal difficulties and harmonize associations. It emphasizes that God blesses those who seek understanding and express love for others.
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L.H.D
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Shurfine
Delsey Tissue
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Whitewright, Texas
Whitewright
Texas
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Tion
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