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...annual Constitutional Day celebrations came Malaya's youngest potentate, who rules Malaya's smallest state, Perils (pop. 71,000), just over the Siamese border. The Raja of Perlis, a plump 31, met Riam, 27, fell deeply in love. Last May, Riam accepted the Raja's 15-carat diamond engagement ring and last month they were married...
...recently that TIME'S circulation office was not equipped to handle barter transactions. Dave Ballard. circulation manager for TIME-LIFE International, has just made an exception to the rule, with no questions asked. Subscriber Claude Winter wrote him from British Guiana: "You'll find enclosed ... a half-carat diamond ... to extend my subscription to TIME as far as it will go ... I hope you'll grant this request. I'm working in the hinterland of this country, with an interest in diamond mining, and I'm situated far from most civilized amenities...
Ballard had the uncut stone weighed. It tipped the scales at 41 points, just short of half a carat. Dealers appraised the stone at $10, so Ballard swapped it even for a one-year renewal subscription to TIME'S Latin American edition (value: $12.50). Said Ballard: "It wasn't so much the principle as the irresistible appeal...
...last category are almost completely preoccupied with sin, virginity, and mariage. Easily a dozen books, for example, bear titles including the word "sin." Some of these are "Born to Sin." "Sin is Man's Twin," and "The Constant Sinner." Sundry types of virgins are considered, including "13 Carat Virgin," "Professional Virgin," and "Broadway Virgin." The stacks are studded with gaudily colored volumes which sport such appealing names as "Roue the 4th." "No Bed of Her Own," "Naked Glory," "Bare Living," and "Bedroom Eyes...
...Tele-pad" is the name of this item which is set in a fine leather tray, hand-tooled in 25 carat gold holds. It comes in wine, red, or brown at SHREVE'S in Boston for $5.00. The attached pencil is automatic and refill pads can be obtained...