Eastern Women Rise in Korean Wac Ranks Amid Growing Demand
In Seoul, the Korean Women’s Army Corps reports a recruitment surge with applicants triple the intake capacity. Lt. Col. Park Eul hi notes rising respect for the military since the 1961 reforms, while WACs train in clerical and communications work with weapons, and enjoy equal salaries to male soldiers.
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Brazil votes confidence as crisis eases under new prime minister
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approves Francisco Brochado da Rocha's cabinet 139 to 63, ending a 17 day crisis. He vows to seek broad powers from Parliament within five days to tackle inflation, food shortages, and tax issues amid protests and rioting that left several dead.
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Nehru Warns of Possible clash with Red China in Galwan
Prime Minister Nehru warned of a risk of clash between Indian and Red Chinese forces around an Indian outpost in the Galwan valley near Ledakh Kashmir Tibet Sinkiang and held that a major war is unlikely. Indian troops in the three mile high valley have been surrounded by about 400 Chinese troops after a surprise infiltration.
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Bright Suspended From Variety Artists Union
The American Guild of Variety Artists suspends Jackie Bright without pay from a $31,200 yearly post as executive secretary until he clears all allegations from the Senate B girl investigation. Bright, hospitalized after a heart attack, will receive five weeks sick pay if vindicated and possible retroactive pay on reinstatement. Penny Singleton testified about strip teasers and exotic dancers linked to racketeering during Bright's tenure.
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Polar bears outrun humans in rough speed comparison
Running polar bears reach 25 miles per hour while a man running a four minute mile travels about 15 miles per hour. The contrast highlights the gap between animal sprint speed and human speed over short distance.
State Long Distance Rates May Drop Tomorrow
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia will launch further intrastate rate cuts for day and night calls within Virginia. A new station-to-station rate drop to 50 cents or less for calls billed to the originating party is featured, with overtime reductions also in effect.
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Virginia
C& P
West Virginia urged to review fair appropriation
West Virginia Attorney General C Donald Robertson urged a second look at a $100 000 appropriation for participation in the 1964 65 New York World's Fair arguing the move could commit the state to at least $700 000 more and potentially $1 25 million overall. He sent the warning in a letter to Commerce Commissioner Hulett C Smith.
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Donald Robertson
West Virginia
Hulett C. Smith
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Diocletian Parties Noted for Lavish Steam Baths
The official commented on prioritizing spending for better use while referencing Diocletian's extravagance with lavish parties where a thousand persons reportedly enjoyed steam baths at once.
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Diocletian
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