Office Coffee Hour Now Becoming Business Hour
In American offices the coffee break has become a regular, accepted pause that doubles as a social and managerial tool. Bosses now join the ritual, turning a daily recess into a productive, though sly, interlude that often yields more attention and progress on tasks than hours at the desk.
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Hal Boyle
New York
China to Build 401 Miles Railroads in 1953
The Chinese Communist railway Ministry says 401 miles of new rails will be built in 1953, a low target given China’s vast size and limited existing lines. Officials say the low figure reflects that much construction planned for this year is not yet complete.
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Hong Kong
Communist Railway Ministry
China
Nine Little Snail Hunters Augment Family Budget
In Rome, nine D Annunziato children gather snails from cabbage leaves after rain. They sell to a collector for up to 60 dollars weekly, snails worth nine cents per 2.2 pounds locally. France imports five tons daily. snails are eaten in Italy and abroad, while field snails can plague crops.
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Peppino D’annunziato
Gianni
Maria
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Oklahoma House approves conventional sound system mandate
The state House of Representatives after debate votes to install conventional sound equipment including microphones and double speakers. Four portable microphones are vetoed partly on grounds they could be used as weapons during heated debate.
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Oklahoma City
State House of Representatives
New Frozen Dessert Promises Low Calorie Indulgence
A marketing note promotes DairyFair as a new frozen dessert described as delicious and low in calories. It highlights indulgence without guilt and invites readers to enjoy the product freely while maintaining a slim figure.
Royal Family Plans Homey Christmas at Sandringham
At Sandringham House Norfolk the royal family will spend Christmas with 15 members from Queen Mary 85 to Princess Anne 2. A luncheon will start the day followed by Queen Elizabeth II's first Christmas broadcast to the nation and Commonwealth. A world wide radio linkup precedes the speech and a tea party for the children concludes the celebration.
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Sandringham
England
Britain
Sandringham House
Norfolk
Queen Mary
Princess Anne
Elizabeth II
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