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The article discusses the impact of the visit of former French President, General Charles de Gaulle to Ireland on the country's tourism industry. According to the Dublin, Ireland-based Irish Tourist Board, the visit of Gaulle, coupled with the publicity of his visit, has resulted in several million of dollars in additional revenue to the country. It cites as example the increasing popularity of The Heron Cove, a third-rate hotel where de Gaulle stayed during the first weeks of his vacation.

The article focuses on the Hill Country in Texas. The area became famous after U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson moved the other White House to his ranch outside of Stonewall. The country is the top producer of mohair in the U.S. and figures in a great amount of international trading. The usual grave in the Hill Country is more than 50 inches deep.

The article comments on astrology and sports. It discusses how some people use astrology to predict the outcome of sports events. It also details the growing interest in horoscopes and how retailers sell various items about astrology. The article also discusses the World Series game between the New York Mets baseball team versus the Baltimore Orioles, and how several astrologers tried to predict the outcome of the game.

The article reports that the water-culture gardens of Pan American Airways Corp. on Wake Island may lead to the development of commercial hydroponics. It states that doctor William F. Gericke of University of California sent one of his students to Wake Island for the installation of the first commercial outdoor hydroponics garden. Moreover, it notes that the garden produces vegetables to feed the employees and passengers of Pan American Airways Corp.

The article discusses the promotion of subsistence gardening on plans adapted to industrial unemployment in the U.S. in 1932. It notes that a loss in one market, such as farmers' produce, will benefit another like seeds and garden equipment. Five states are said to have started the campaign, citing Texas increasing spring gardens from 179,000 in 1930 to 259,000 in 1931. Industries joined the movement, including companies like International Harvester, while New York's State Temporary Emergency Relief Administration allegedly hopes to start 50,000 gardens.

The article presents an update on issues related to sports as of February 1956. It reports on a split decision earned by 19-year-old lightweight boxer Larry Boardman over champion Wallace Smith in a nontitle match in Boston, Massachusetts. National Open golf tournament champion Fay Crocker has successfully defended her title in Miami Beach women's open in Florida by defeating Patty Berg. Also announced is the death of former Philadelphia Athletics baseball team manager Connie Mack at age 93.