Air Travel Fares Cannes Debate Could Shift Global Skies
The Cannes talks see Pan American and TWA proposing fare cuts to counter IATA pressure and improve U.S. air travel growth. The CAB supports lower international fares, warning against stubborn price wars that could threaten U.S. landing rights. Rail and car travel gains plus rail improvements temper optimism as the industry navigates rapid postwar mobility shifts.
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Cannes
France
U.S
Pan American World Airways
America
New York
Paris
Pan Am
TWA
Green Light for Massive Postwar Interstate Road Plan
A projected 25 billion dollar federal program aims to build a 40 000 mile interstate network over 13 years linking nearly every city with free of intersection routes. Most roads would be dual plus lanes and some eight lane sections. The plan calls for rapid start in 1956.
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U.S
Sammy Davis Jr Eyes Western Film Ambition With Sinatra
Harlem born entertainer Sammy Davis Jr plans to star in a Western film amid talk of costarring with Frank Sinatra on Jazz Train. He envisions portraying a Black cowboy post Civil War, mirrors his wide ambitions as a top showman. He boasts a Howard Hughes level wealth mix, owning a $70,000 Hollywood home, a 20,000 record collection, 250 cuff links, and a large firearms collection, with a lucrative act and TV earnings. His family manages his finances and plans for independence by age 40.
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Cowboy
New York
Sammy Davis, Jr
Sammy
Frank Sinatra
Bill Robinson
Mr Wonderful
Heaven
Hippodrome
Hollywood
Judy Giland
Metals Move Up to Meet Nation's Demands at Pittsburgh Research
U S Steel opens Monroeville center to improve metal breed for defense and industry. Allegheny Ludlum and American Brake Shoe pursue heat resistant alloys for turbojets and mass production. Firms seek stronger, cost effective metals for mining, aviation, highway construction, and automated manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dawso
Pittsburgh
Churchill Downs
Belmont
U.S. Steel
Monroeville
Allegheny-Ludlum Steel
Allegheny-Ludlum
American Brake Shoe
Mah‘wah
N. J
U.s.steel
Jones & Laughlin
Rain Maker Ad Sparks 8 Month Dry Spell End
A humorous ad in West Branch Town Times Herbert Hoover birthplace April 26 urged “WANTED GENERAL SOAKING RAIN” by Cliff Perkins. The newspaper mailed by morning and by suppertime rain ended Cedar County Iowa’s eight month dry spell, prompting praise for the power of the country press.
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Cliff Perkins
West Branch Town
Herbert Hoover
Cedar County
Iowa
Dr Crane Advice For Ellen’s Dilemma In Morals
Dr George W Crane counsels Ellen R 17 a high school senior torn between social pressure and moral law. He illustrates a moral yardstick weighing consequences to avoid premarital sex and risks to health and future marriage. Ellen breaks off then reconsiders, chooses her terms, and the youth returns with date boundaries.
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George W. Crane
Ellen R
Ellen
John Barleycorn
Birthdays and Career Prospects Highlighted in 1957 Forecast
The reading notes optimism for the year with practical plans and deals favored. Personal relationships appear pleasant aiding domestic and romantic life. Financial status may improve by August with new contacts and property deals through travel. Job promotion or recognition is indicated in November, personal prestige rises in late December, and early 1957 promises expansion. A child born today given as warm-hearted and loyal yet over sensitive.
Thunderstorm Safety By Dr Jordan
Uma P Jordan outlines common fears of lightning and compares risk to other hazards in the United States. She explains lightning as a strong electric current, notes historical fatality counts, and offers National Bureau of Standards safety rules.
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Uma P. Jordan
United States
Ior
National Bureau of Standards
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Bertha Macomber
The article notes a surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Bertha Macomber on her 76th birthday hosted by her children and attended by numerous friends and relatives from Radcliff Columbus Dexter Wilkesville and nearby towns. Various extended family members and guests shared travels and greetings across several households.
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G. E. Elliott
Jan
Ann Stevens
John Stevens
Cline Gerlachs
Ermel Ward
Shelba
Columbus
Billy Turner
Lakeside
Henry Amos
Upper Sandusky
Ethel Amos
J. G. Steele
Anna S. Evans
Outlaw Mind Games in a Western Feud
Frank and Emmett clash over Jean Cash amid horse theft schemes and a growing posse. Emmett plans to lift Norring’s remount string while Sheriff Chantry closes in. A saddle gun blast erupts as tension peaks and the story promises a continuation.
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Emmett
Milo Hackett
Norring
Jean
Frank
Cashtown
Chantry
Lew Chantry
Chaniry
Military Mail Call request from The Messenger column
The Messenger invites readers to submit names and complete addresses of men and women in military service for public posting. Include town, full address, and sender name. Free service. Tor James E. Albany Route Academy Co. 222 25th Battalion and Reserve USNTC Bainbridge.
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the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Tor
James E
Albany
Academ, Co
25Th Batt and Res
USNTC
Bainbridge
Upper Flats 4H Club Plans Activity Day Poster
Billie 4H Club held a special meeting to plan an annual activity day poster. Several local residents attended including Mr. and Mrs. Vollie Cavender of St Albans Mrs Virginia Sharbaugh of Graham and the Roush and Blessing families. A surprise birthday dinner honored A Ray Roush with present family members in attendance.
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Billie 4H
Vollie Cavender
St. Albans
Jesse Brown
Virginia Sharbaugh
Graham
C. C. Blessing
Charles
Peggy
Bob McGraw
Shirley Stobart
Racine Methodist Church
Marcus Weaver
Frank McDermitt
A. Ray Roush
Roush
Kenneth Roush
Kenny Ray
Dale Roush
Ronnie
Point Pleasant
Lola Jean Roush
Kathleen Thompson
Vernon
Clarence C. Blessing
Gerald Rood
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Timothy
Will” Mastin
Dr. Jordan
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W. H. Shenefield
Anna Higgins
W. Edmunds Claussen
Tascosa
Old Mexico
Jean Cash
Emmet Emmett
Noring
Fort McHenry
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