Soviet Trade Falls Off as Propaganda Exposed
An analysis notes Soviet claims of booming foreign commerce mask weak points in 1960. Official figures show total trade around $11.2 billion, with gains centered in Western markets while China’s once close ties faltered and Beijing admitted missed commitments.
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Russia
Moscow
Red China
Peiping
Kremlin
Russiia
China
Nikolai Patolichev
Pravda
Cuba
Czechoslovakia
East Germany
Soviet Union
Britain
West Germany
Italy
Japan
Daily Meditation on Happiness from Striving Toward Meaning
The text defines happiness as the result of striving toward meaningful goals rather than achievement. It argues that living life to the hilt daily brings happiness, and criticizes those who postpone happiness until riches or education are secured. It suggests that even major plans like paying a mortgage or educating children do not guarantee happiness.
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Mediterranean
South
Samson
China
Japan
Mongolia
Tibet
Great Heights
Happiness Is Near You Right Now
By Earl L. Douglas, the piece urges embracing happiness in the present rather than seeking it in narcotics or alcohol. It personifies Happiness as a comforting angel beside you, urging immediate friendship and warning against waiting for a future chance in another place or time.
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Happiness
World discipline problem seen across nations study finds
A UC educator reports after six months of travel that school discipline is not unique to America but exists worldwide. He notes Americas lack a dominant culture and diverse backgrounds hinder uniform behavior, and urges cultivating individual abilities to curb disinterest and misbehavior.
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University of California
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Lawrence E. Vreevee
United States
U. S
Vredevoe
Mills E Godwin Jr Highlights Public School Ties
Senator Mills E Godwin Jr campaigning for Lieutenant Governor stresses his bond with public schools. He cites personal experience with public education as he notes his mother and three sisters were teachers, his wife taught, and their child attends public schools.
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Mills E. Godwin, Jr
Arlington Couple Welcome Dorothy Page Allen
The Star Files notes in 1951 that Mr and Mrs Howard Allen of Arlington named their infant daughter Dorothy Page with Mrs Allen formerly being Nancy Lee Cable. The entry also mentions the first sponsored color TV program with sixteen sponsors paying five thousand dollars each and CBS stars like Arthur Godfrey Faye Emerson Ed Sullivan Garry Moore appearing. Dr and Mrs James Davis of Jefferson Street hosted Dr and Mrs Bertrand Chanpong of Trinidad B W I as guests.
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Howard Allen
Arlington
Dorothy Page
Allen
Nancy Lee Cable
Arthur Godfrey
Faye Emerson
Ed Sullivan
Garry Moore
CBS
James Davis
Jefferson Street
Bertrand Chanpong
Trindad, B.W.1
Virginia Opposed Two Thirds Vote Abrogation At Convention
1936 report notes Virginia at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia arguing against weakening the nominating two thirds rule. Also mentions Mrs. B. B. Dutton and her uncle William E. Carson of Front Royal planning a seven week trip to Ireland and Europe. Mrs. Fred Glaize Jr and children returned to Charlotte from visiting relatives in Virginia.
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Virginia
Philadelphia
Mrs. B. B. Dutton
William E. Carson
Front Royal
Ireland
Fifty Years Ago in Local Social Notes
Fifty years ago Miss Frances Page hosted a swimming party at the Fairfax pool recently opened to the public. Mrs Richard E Byrd hosted at her Baltimore home for Misses Ann and Ruth Martin guests of Misses Virginia and Douglas Fuller. Seddon Lacy son of Rev J H Lacy received one of the R A Robinson scholarship awards from Shenandoah Valley Academy for the coming year announced by the trustees.
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Frances Page
Fairfax Swimming Pool
Richard E. Byrd
Ann
Ruth Martin
Roland Park
Baltimore
Virginia
Douglas Fuller
Seddon Lacy
J. H. Lacy
R. A. Robinson
Shenadoah Valley Academy
The Rocky Mountain Locust Plague of the Plains
A compact history of the 1874 77 Rocky Mountain locust invasion across the Great Plains. It covers their mass emergence, feeding frenzy devastating crops and clothing, giant swarms crossing rivers, methods used to combat them, factors behind their decline, and the lingering question of potential future outbreaks.
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Alfred Sully
Dakota
Rocky Mountain
Great Plains
Manitoba
Texas
Rockies
Mississippi
North American
Pottawatomie Creek
Lane
Kan
Independence
Head Off Temper Tantrums With Consistent Parenting
Dr Burton H. Fern advises parents to ignore harmless temper fits and be consistent. Look for caregiver patterns that trigger tantrums, avoid nagging, and provide calm routines during toilet time and bathing. Shower attention between episodes to teach which behavior pays off.
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Junior
Controversy Flares Over Boothe Stephens Ticket
In Virginia politics Senator Armistead Boothe and Lt. Governor candidate Gil Stephens face criticism as Boothe attacks Stephens for supposedly speaking sense and truth. The piece cites Boothe's past talks on integration and right to work, plus Stephens's remarks in Norfolk contrasting with the school board actions.
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Virginia
Armistead Boothe
Alexandria
Gil’ Stephens
Boothe
Falls Church
Senator Boothe
Gov
Stephens
Ams
Aflcio
NAACP
New London
New Hampshire
Colby Junior College
Kearsarge Independent
N. H
Armistead Booth
Booth
Supreme Court
Senator Booth
Washington
Afl-Cio Council
Norfolk
Norfolk City
Ganted
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Va & W
Comuunist
Taniversaries
Earl L. Douglas
Fred Glaize, Jr
Freddie
Betsy
Charlote
N.C
By Warren G. Magnuson
Georgetown
Colo
Mount Evans
Yellowstone Park
Melanoplus Spretus
American Heritage Magazine
I.Q
Egypt
Wright County
Iowa
Burton H. Fern
M.D
Mom
The
Danville Register
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