U.S. Travel Service Reports 13 Percent Rise in Foreign Visitors
The U S Travel Service reports a 13 percent increase in foreign visitors to the United States in early 1962, with 7 802 arrivals in the first three months. Excluding Canada and Mexico, the total rose from 86 597 to reflect a campaign to attract travelers abroad and reduce the payments deficit. France led gains among Europe with 6 848 arrivals, while Britain saw substantial inquiries from its campaign.
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U.S. Travel Service
Washington
U. S
United States
Canada
Mexico
Britain
France
West Germany
Italy
Travel Service
London
Europe
Francé
Ted
Paign
U. S. Defends $98-A-Week Figure
The federal agency stands by a $98 weekly benefit rate in its ongoing defense against criticism. Officials insist the amount reflects policy goals and economic conditions guiding unemployment support.
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U. S
WSCS Zone Meeting Attended by Berryville Church Women
Members of the Church Women’s Society of Christian Service at Duncan Memorial attend the WSCS Zone meeting at Marvin Chapel Methodist. Attendees include Mrs. Withers, Mrs. Rutherford Sr, Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Canter, Mrs. Livengood, Mrs. Gaunt, Mrs. Carter, Jr, Mrs. Collis, Mrs. Ba, Mrs. Turner Marcus, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Russell, and Mrs. Wolfe. Visitors from Crums and Marvin Churches and out-of-town guests joined weekend visitors from New York and Oakland.
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Church Women’s Society of Christian Service
Duncan Memorial Methodist Church
WSCS
Marvin Chapel Methodist Church
Robert L. Withers
Walter Rutherford
Steve Hawkins
Garland M. Canter
John Livengood
Wilbur M. Gaunt
Douglas Carter
R. C. Carter, Jr
Robert Collis
Paul Ba
Turner Marcus
Diana Levi
Judy Sue Williams
Martha V. McDonald
Julien Friant
Marie Friant
Berne Hoche
Hazel Strickler
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Carpenter Back For Evaluation Of Flight Film
Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter returns to Langley for a film evaluation with fellow Mercury astronauts and project officials after a Memorial Day visit to Colorado. He plans to deliver Boulder High School commencement remarks on June 7 and speak at the University of Colorado the next day.
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Langley Air Force Base
Malcolm Scott Carpenter
Navy
Carpenter
America
Denver
Air Force Base
Virginia
Lower Peninsula
Walter C. Williams
Project Mercury
John S. Powers
Boulder
Colo
Boulder High School
University of Colorado
Colorado
Powers
New York City
Florence Carpenter
Flashy radiator caps a bygone novelty in Newark
San Alperti of the New Jersey Region of the Antique Automobile Club laments the loss of radiator cap sculpture from the 1920s and early 1930s. He notes caps under the hood ended the flamboyant era, yet collectors still pay 15 to 30 dollars for specific caps featuring Greek archers lions winged figures and other car mascots.
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Newark, N. J
San Alperti
New Jersey
Antique Automobile Club of America
Alperti
Franklin
Rolls Royce
Lincoln
Merged City Retains Top Executives in Virginia Beach Merge
J. W. Russell Hatchett will become city manager of the merged city and Richard D. Webben is recommended for the No 2 post. Announcement lists Ivan D. Mapp W. Alfred Etheridge and George Vakos among other officials with Vakos serving as city attorney. Hatchett to act as city manager July 1 to consummate the merger.
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W. Russell Hatchett
Virginia Beach
Richard D. Webben
Princess Anne
Ivan D. Mapp
W. Alfred Etheridge
George Vakos
Vakos
Mapp
Etheridge
Hatchett
Chinese Truck Farm Brings Chinese Vegetables to New Jersey
William Wing runs a Flemington farm growing Chinese vegetables like Chinese cabbage lo bok bok choy and kohlrabi. He notes 70 percent of Chinese foods are vegetables and says Chinese cuisine is popular among calorie conscious diners. Wing advises housewives not to overcook the produce to preserve flavor.
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Flemington
William Wing
Wing
New York
Philadelphia
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Ney
U.S.A
Tire Warehouse
Winchester
FBI
States
Firestone
Zinnias
En’s and Women
N. Braddock St
Berryville Socials
Stuart M
Merged City
Chinese Truck Farm
Thriftier
Shenandoah
Loudoun St. Winchester
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