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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1957
Page
8
Salem College announces a three year effort to raise 426000 for campus development led by President K Duane Hurley. He expects success by next June at the upcoming 70th commencement. The text notes Hurley’s background as the son of a Pennsylvania miner.
The stock market rally faltered this week with the AP average dropping to 156.50, its first loss in four weeks, while the rail average slid total 4.50 for the week. Industrial gains stalled as rails failed to rally, and aircraft missiles lost momentum after promises of higher defense spending and a baby satellite launch. Top active NYSE stocks included North American Aviation and Standard Oil of New Jersey, with mixed results across markets. An ad promotes portable typewriters at Commercial Printing Co. Bluefield West Virginia, starting at 74.50.
Field executive departs from the association's Chicago office en route to duties. confirms travel plans and assignment scope as part of routine arrangements.
The article notes the Dartmouth College teams were nicknamed Indians from its 1769 charter as a charity school for Native Americans. It recalls the U S Navy starting 182 years ago with eight ships carrying 110 guns.
Civitan Club members led by James Cain and Kyle Croye collected about 100 for the Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Fund at the Bluefield unit on Raleigh Street. The fund aims for 4000 in 1957 with roughly 300 already raised by last night as Major Barton Baker notes rising demand in November and December.
The World Health Organization reported this weekend that the Asian flu epidemic is waning globally. Officials in Geneva noted decreasing cases across regions and urged continued vigilance and vaccination where available.
Soviet writer Vladimir Dudintsev, author of Not by Bread Alone, confessed his book was incorrect and pledged a new work with positive protagonists. He previously faced criticism from the Soviet Writers Union for its portrayal of bureaucratic flaws and is said to have acknowledged the criticism at a recent union meeting.
Moscow dispatch reports Kazakh histan Pravda finding a Soviet woman aged 115 years. The claim notes extraordinary longevity and cites archival records and family testimony as support.
In Bergen Norway the city must continue to send 440 pounds of flour to the needy at Christmas due to a bequest from an old lady. After the bequest ends the Supreme Court ruled the city must shoulder this charity forever.
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