Hickerson Named New Envoy to Philippines in Manila Post
Career diplomat John D. Hickerson, 61, will take up his first Asia posting as United States envoy to the Philippines in Manila. A veteran expert on European affairs, he rises after 34 years in service, with prior roles including UN affairs under Truman and deputy commander at the National War College. Born January 26, 1898 in Craverd, Texas, Hickerson is married to former Corbin and has one son, John, in New Jersey.
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New Jersey
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Menies
Hospitals Pittsfield General Patients Named in Medical Reports
A hospital list shows patients from Pittsfield and nearby towns undergoing treatment or operations. Names include Raymond C. Taft and Thomas F. Laurin with addresses in Pittsfield and Lanesboro, plus Nancy Joyner and Lealie Adam in related cases. Several individuals faced fines or court action for traffic and parking violations, while others are listed for dental surgery or tonsillectomies.
Abilene Name Origin Tied to Bible Says Eisenhower
Abilene, Kansas radio report quotes President Eisenhower asserting the town's name derives from the Bible, not indigenous origins. He cites Luke chapter mentioning Abilene as a Syrian Gazetter district, clarifying the biblical link to the name.
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Sun Hower Hotel
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Caesar
Pontius Pilate
Judea
Herod
Tetrarch
Galilee
Philip Tetrearch
Thuraea
Trachonitis
Sasanias
Radio Schedule Fragments Indicate Varied Evening Lineup
A fragmented OCR listing of WAMC 90.7 FM and related programs shows a dense evening schedule with entries for news, weather, talk, drama, and entertainment. Programs include The Last Puritan, The Secret Man, Twilight Zone, Desilu Playhouse, and the Jack Paar show among others.
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Ford News
Doug Edwards
Jack Paar
Jansen Elected Vice President of AFTE Local 140
Karl E. Jansen Jr. of 120 Appice tan Ave, Gen Electric ordnance dept, elected vice president of AF Local 140 to fill the unexpired term of John F. Finnegan. The local approved minor constitutional changes to comply with the Landrum Griffin law after August leadership changes.
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Appice Tan Avrafisman
General Electric Ordnance Department
AF Local 140
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John F. Finnegan
Albert L. Martin
Finnegan
Local 140
Landrum-Griffin
Wilhjelm to retire from General Electric after 31 years
K H Wilhjelm of 36 Brenton Terrace will retire from General Electric Co on November 1 after thirty one years of service as a stockkeeper in the power transformer department assembly unit. A native of Graeshave Denmark he came to the United States in 1926 and lived in Stephentown and Great Barrington before moving to Pittsfield in 1951. He served as an officer in the Danish army during World War I and in July received a GE quality workmanship award. He is married with two sons Richard of Cleveland and Carl of Nogales Ariz. Retirement plans include trips to Arizona and Florida.
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Butler Seeks Clarification On Mobile Home Status
Councilman-at-Large Donald G. Butler urged steps to iron out the status of mobile homes in Pittsfield. He cited the zoning code’s silence on mobile homes and warned against flood of trailers while noting the irony that petitioners could distribute mobile homes in a business zone but not use one as a residence.
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Sidewalk Sought On South Onota Street
Six residents led by Lou Fischman filed a petition with the city clerk seeking a new blacktop sidewalk on the east side of South Onota Street. They want the sidewalk extended from West Street to the street’s end.
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