U S Reappraises Latin American Policy Amid Oil and Coffee Talks
Washington signals policy shift toward Latin America with talks on coffee price stabilization and metal demand. Brazil Colombia Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Mexico Nicaragua participate as the U S and partners seek to curb surplus production and raise prices. Export-Import Bank loans total 128 million to Chile and Colombia.
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Brazil
Colombia
Costa Rica
el Salvador
Guatemala
Mexico
Nicaragua
U. S
Chile
Fact-Finding Fumbles by Statisticians in New Proposals
An organization of American statisticians told President Eisenhower that government economic statistics show past conditions but fail to signal future trends. They urge reforms including spending projections and reports on inventories, construction, and consumer buying intentions by business and farmers.
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Eisenhower
Government statisticians and forecasting limits questioned
The passage argues that past and present performance yields only inferences, with governments making billion dollar errors in skimpy data. Recessions and recoveries are hard to forecast, and forecasts often cause confusion. It urges using available tools and asks why taxpayers’ money isn’t deployed effectively.
What Will It Be Like This Summer
The piece surveys a three month summer forecast with heat and sunburn, storms, beautiful mornings, and peaceful nights. It notes July and August may bring hot and cool days, unsettled spells, and local showers. It ends with a hopeful call for pleasant days and sufficient rain for farmers.
Editorial Digest From Forty Newspapers Highlighted
A digest presents the most interesting editorials culled from forty newspapers received daily. It surveys opinions on governance, society, and policy, signaling trends in public discourse and editorial stance across multiple outlets.
Risky Trade Talk From Khrushchev Sparks Credit Debate
Nina Khrushchev proposes that the United States extend capitalistic credit to the Soviet Union as Russia seeks to trade more with America. The piece notes risks of aggression, neutral penetrating influence, and subversion, while pointing out the U S still owes about 11 billion dollars from lend lease.
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Nina Khrushchev
Russia
United States
Treasury
Watch Out For Ticks In Suburban Woods
A five year old girl is hospitalized with temporary paralysis after a wood tick burrowed into her scalp. Prolonged rains have kept woods tick populated this spring, making dogs common carriers. Ticks transfer from scratched-off ticks to humans. inspect children's scalps twice daily and check dogs before reentry.
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Northern Westchester Hospital
Weather and travel notes from Australia and US visits
The Star reports five years ago in 1953 heavy cold in Southeastern Australia up to Adelaide with gusty winds and deep snow while a four day heat wave hit the US east with 95 degrees. Bertha Swisher visited in Maryland. Aue Webster Brooks visited Purcellville. Lawrence Jolliffe spoke to Winchester Girl Scouts on photography.
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Australia
Sydney
Adelaide
Bertha Swisher
Silver Spring
Roland Ferguson
Aue Webster Brooks
S. C. Brooks
Purcellville
W. W. Brooks
Lawrence W Jolliffe
Winchester Girls Scouts
Winchester Telephone Book Delivers More Subscribers Than Year Ago
Ten years ago in 1948 the Winchester telephone book was being delivered with over 6,400 copies. The edition added three more pages of subscriber names than the previous year. Readers Miss Carroll Stuart Miss Ann McKee and Miss Martha Robinson departed for Camp Skymont in Overall Virginia, while Todd Stuart Frank Strong Bill Bosserman Tommy Baker and others left for Camp Shawmideleea in Lewisburg West Virginia.
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Winchester
Carroll Stuart
Ann McKee
Martha Robinson
Camp Skymont
Overall
Camp Shawmideleea
Lewisburg
W.va
Todd Stuart
Prank Strong
Bill Bosserman
Tommy Baker
Pee McKee
Grace and Lena Lichliter Enter L. C. Lichliter
Miss Grace Lichliter and Miss Lena Lichliter of Ashion Kentucky enter the Lichliter household in Ashion. The brief social note notes their connection and entrance to the family circle in 1923.
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Misses Grace
Lena Lichiliter
L. C. Lichliter of
Ashion, Ky
Spectacular 1908 fires rock Philadelphia and Newport
In 1908 a huge Philadelphia warehouse burned with six alarms as flames rose 100 feet and crowds watched. A panic hit Newport Rhode Island after a fire at the Government Torpedo Station caused explosions but no injuries were reported. A czar era decree expelled all women students from Russian universities.
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Philadephia
Deathbed Conversion of Noted Writer Sparks Reflection
A prominent writer who mocked religion died in a New York hospital. Known for worldly and sensual works, he admitted no faith. In his final illness a religious group, previously condemned, showed him devotion and truth. He appeared to truly embrace faith on his deathbed.
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New York
Christian Church
I Q How to Score Based on 100 Questions
A short instructional item lists daily scoring ranges from nine to ten correct answers as Memory Genius down to four as Good with directions to turn to page 2 for correct answers. It then poses ten quiz questions about world capitals government moons and other topics.
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France
Carribbean Sea
Bagdad
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Dominion of Canada
Horn spoons from tusks used in Europe and colonies
From Europe and the Colonies sailors valued horn spoons carved from animal tusks as trustworthy eating tools and pledged by them, a custom later reflected in modern practices with the Bible.
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Europe
The Doctor Speaks on Loud Hi Fi and Deafness
Doctor warns that blasting a Hi Fi can damage hearing and may contribute to industrial and home noise induced deafness. Public Health Service study suggests hearing loss could appear after months of exposure. Older listeners face discomfort even if not damaged. Also covers breathlessness with medical guidance to see a doctor.
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C. D. Yaffe
Public Health Service
Water Safety Instructor Course Planned
The Red Cross will sponsor a water safety instructor course at Willow Lawn Swimming Pool from June 23 to 27. Instructor Eugene Hussie of Alexandria will lead the program, which includes water work boating and canoeing. Eligible applicants must have passed senior lifesaving and be at least 18, with registration starting Monday at 7:30 a.m.
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Red Cross
Willow Lawn Swimming Pool
Myrtle E. Breckenridge
Willow Lawn
Eugene Hussie
Water Safety Service
Eastern Area
Alexandria
Clergymen Should Rate High On H R Public Speaking
Dr. George W. Crane urges clergymen to excel in public speaking and Human Relations. He argues pastors reach large adult audiences, should be athletic with perhaps a college letter, and maintain savvy with business realities. He promotes his booklet Public Platform Strategy for improving pulpit effectiveness.
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Charley B
Christ
Livewire
Harrison Addresses Education Policy and Potomac Compact
Charlottesville, AP: Virginia Attorney General A. 8. Harrison Jr. states Virginia will educate its children despite desegregation rulings, citing unity and statewide support. He notes the Potomac River Compact’s historical importance and historic meetings leading to federal government formation. A baseball history Q&A explains bullpen term origins.
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Charlottesville
Harrison Jr
Virginia
Assn
Supreme Court
Harrison
Maryland
Area Oddfellows Meet Led by Edith Rebekahs Lodge in Luray
Five delegates from the area attended the Tri County Association meeting of Oddfellows and Rebekahs with Edith Rebekahs Lodge No. 93 in Luray on Wednesday. Reverend E J Nottingham spoke on Love. A union picnic is planned for Skyline Caverns on August 10 at 10 30 a m. The next gathering will be in Bentonville with IOOF No 4 and Loyalty Rebekahs No 45.
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Tri-County Association
Oddfellows and Rebekahs
Edith Rebekahs Lodge No
Luray
Everett D. Kline
Edgar Mason
Loring Wright
E. J. Nottingham
ITI
Methodist Church
Kenneth Ways
Virginia Carvell
Lucille Painter
Frances Goode
Grand Lodge
Wright
Skyline Caverns
Betty Sherry
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