Britons Pulling Out Of China Trade After Century Long Ties
The article notes Britain's 132 million dollar annual trade with China at its peak driven by raw materials exports and finished goods imports. London recognizes Red China to salvage Hong Kong and its 700 million dollar China investment amid Korea War tensions. British firms exit after prolonged harassment and trade slumps to a trickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Britain
Hong Kong
Clearing House
London
Red China
Highways Ads Warn Roads Lag Behind Traffic Growth
The piece notes auto and tire firms publishing road advocacy ads arguing planning must keep pace with traffic. Harvey Firestone Jr. cites highway design from earlier eras, with vehicle counts rising from 20 million to about 52 million, while road expansion lags.
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Harvey 8. Firestone Jr
Queen Mary at 85 praised as moral and royal example
Current Opinion lauds Queen Mary on her eighty fifth birthday noting her sorrow and steadfast service. It credits her with shaping the modern royal family, guiding generations, and uniting people across nations as she remains a beloved figure worldwide.
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Mary
George V
Heavy Weather Slows Travel Prompting Walk Over Ride
Residents cope with stubborn conditions as travel becomes slower than expected with wind and rain intensifying. The text notes the heaviness of conditions making walking a faster option than riding in some areas.
High Cost of Marriage Sparks Oklahoma Divorce Suit
An Oklahoma woman sues for divorce claiming marriage is too expensive as her Army officer husband earns $5,000 a year. She cites financial strain and the idea that alimony acts as a life pension, arguing hasty marriages and easy divorces threaten society.
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Oklahoma
BUMP GENTLE PLEASE
A light verse reflecting a family’s reluctant upgrade from a beloved old car to a new, flashy model. The speaker laments the loss of familiar repairs and character while the father defends the new purchase, fearing every dent signals sacrifice. The poem mixes humor with sentiment about possessions and attachment.
Births and marriages highlight Berryville residents
News notes report the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Leigh of Berryville and another to Mr. and Mrs. John Lind of Winchester. Holmes Fletcher’s daughter Rhoda marries Eldred Frye. Colleen Grimm graduates Madison College. The Old Fredericktown Garden Club meets, and Red Cross delegates, including Susie Edgerton and Betty Riley, attend a state conference at Sweet Briar College.
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Louis Leigh
Berryville
Leigh
Barbara Stephens
Colleen Grimm
Holmes R. Grimm
Madison College
Bam McCarty
Florida
John Lind
Winchester Rt. 1
Lind
Lillie Lee Barman
Holmes Fletcher
Rhoda
Eldred D. Frye
A.C
Fredericktown Garden Club
Roy Cather
South Wooehington Street
Fort Jay
N.Y
Susie Edgerton
J. W. Arthur
Frank Hack
Champe Conner
Betty Riley
Sweet Briar College
American Red Cross
West Pittston School Plans Physical Education Teacher
Mrs M F Hildebrand entertained on South Braddock Street in honor of Mrs Richard Ketter of Strasburg. It was announced that John I Brown Jr of Winchester would teach physical education in West Pittston public schools. Families and friends from Rippon attended a local dance event.
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M. EF. Hildebrand
South Braddock Street
Richard Ketter
Strasburg
John I. Brown Jr
Winchester
West Pittston
Pennsylvania
Taylor Ritter
Katheleen Kline
Colleen Glass
Joan Stuart
John Williams
Ernest Thomas
Elmer Fuller
Frank Woodward
Warren Eddy
Beverley Rice Marshall McCauley
Herndon Arthur
Rippon
Army nurse arrives safely in Australia during WWII
First Lieutenant Peggy Carpauga of the Army Nurse Corps has arrived safely in Australia. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Huntsberry have returned home after visiting their son, Major W. A. Huntsberry, who was stationed there.
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Peggy Carpauga
Army Nurses Corp
Australia
W. E. Huntsberry
Major W. A. Huntsberry
Sta
Miss Gertrude McBrien Weds Miflin W Swartz
The wedding of Miss Gertrude McBrien to Miflin W Swartz is noted. The Fourth of July scene includes The Order of Red Men selecting the golf course grounds for a Sham battle.
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Gertrude McBrien
Miflin W. Swartz
Order of Red Men
Arnall as Politician Not Economic Referee in Washington
A Washington analysis argues Governor Ellis Arnall uses price controls for political ends in a re election year. It notes ceilings lifted on foods and raw cotton despite warnings, aiming to boost purchases and Southern votes while risking future inflation pressures.
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Ellis Arnall
Washington
Georgia
Roosevelt
Truman
Bernard M. Baruch
Charles E. Wilson
Price
Arnall Re
Leon Henderson
Paul A .Porter
Arnall
White House
South
Dixie
Russell
Kefauver
Capitol Hill
Florida
Rainfall Figures For Past 48 Hours And Monthly Totals
Rainfall for the past 48 hours ending 7 a m today shows none for June this year with 18 inches in 1952 to date and 20 99 inches total. Average rainfall over 39 years stands at 36 79 inches. Monthly averages from 1912 to 1951 include January 2 45 February 1 99 March ? April 3 02 May ?, June 3 99 July 3 82 August 3 82 September 2 63 October 3 27 November 2 56 and December 2 50.
Diseases That Mimic Thyroid Disorders And Their Diagnosis
The article explains how several conditions resemble thyroid disease including nervous disorders and pituitary or adrenal issues. It notes real hyperthyroidism speeds metabolism, causes heat intolerance, rapid pulse, nervousness, eye bulging, and possible heart disease, while other diseases can mimic these signs.
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglas
A reflective essay critiques inflation of ego and moral worth. It contrasts monetary inflation with spiritual integrity, warning against self deception. It notes people feel richer than real, while many hide flaws behind complacent religiosity and selective church attendance.
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Way
Washington
How's Your I Q based on 100 questions daily score guide
A published quiz guide outlines scoring from 9 to 10 correct answers as Memory Genius down to 4 correct as Good. It includes sample items such as true false about the Statue of Liberty and tides and asks who wrote Prometheus.
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New York Harbor
Staten Island
Earth
E. Hughes
Alfred E. Smith
Charles Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert H Lehman
Jack Dempsey
John L. Sullivan
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Promet
Eus
Resigned Medical School Dean Dies in South Dakota
Pf Dr. Donald Slaughter 46 resigned dean of the University of South Dakota Medical School died of a heart attack at his Vermillion home. He had left after a federal narcotics hospital commitment and was involved when two university employees died last August in sleep drug research. His son Donald Slaughter Jr. 47 found him. coroner ruled myocardial failure after autopsy by Dr. A. C. Starry.
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Vermillion
S.D
Donald Slaughter
University of South Dakota Medical School
Slaughter
U.S. Public Health Hospital
Lexington
Donald Slauchter Jr
Myron Iverson
A. C. Starry
Sioux City
Musicians Union head and mythic quiz items
A quiz asks which James leads the Musicians Union James Melton James Petrillo James Mason or James Barton. It then asks the color of larkspur and the mythic half man half horse Norse creature and the biblical Ark count of women with Noah.
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Musicians Union
James Melton
James Petrillo
James Mason
James Barton
Larkspur
Charleston House Visit Ends In Worry For LeMay Family
Henry LeMay leads the McDevitts through Charleston landmarks while a restless mood grows among Antoinette's guests. Leonie and Heloise doubt their interest, and Henri fears the burden of health worries and potential financial strain as doctors urge rest and caution.
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Henry
McDevitts
Legare Street
Rutledge House
Taft
Antoinette
Charleston
Meeting Street
St. Michael's Church
Lemays
Leonie
Miss Antoinette's
Heloise
Henri
Archdale Street
Thomas Hardy
Massachusetts
Honest Charleston Man Faces Organized Plans
Henri Lemay hosts Mr. McDevitt in a private Charleston office meeting. McDevitt, confident in Lemay's reputation, discusses associates and upcoming plans while Lemay weighs risks and the pressure of personal failures. The scene ends with a courteous, unresolved exchange.
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Henn
Leonie
Henri
Mr. McDevitt
Mr. Lemay
Suh
Charleston
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Clarke
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Associated Press
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Queen Mary
the London Times
Wall Street Journal
the Star
By Ray Tucker
Richard B. Russell
By Herman N. Bundesen, M.D
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Meturas Syndicate, Inc
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R. J. Scott
Manuel Quezon
Philippines
Earl L. Douglas
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