Presidential vacations through history and hardship
An editor's note surveys U S presidents vacations from George Washington to James K Polk noting varied wants like privacy and golf friendly spots from Newport to Palm Springs and Camp David. It contrasts Washington’s busy tours with Polk’s overwork and lack of leisure duties.
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Eisenhower
Palm Springs
Calif
Washington
Mount Vernon
Newport
R. I
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Bruce
Radio Disk Jockeys Face Payola Threats
Dallas United Press International reports KIXL owner Lee Segall says his station DJs receive letters threatening payola if they do not play certain records. The warnings imply industry pressure aimed at influencing airplay decisions.
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Dallas
UPI
Lee Segall
KIXL
Air Pollution Is Rated Expensive
Washington reports that urban air pollution harms sunlight, machinery, homes, and gardens. A national survey notes a million grime particles settle on a city window sill daily, with potential U.S. losses reaching 7.5 billion dollars annually.
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Washington
United States
Bitter old man threatens Whirly Birds on Sunday
A troubled man expresses a murder urge and endangers the Whirly Birds crew, with authorities notified for Sunday risks from KCRGay.
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Whirlybirds
KCRG
Iowa Accordion Olympic festival draws 222 entries
The Iowa Accordion Teachers Assn reports 222 entries for the festival at Franklin school next Sunday January 31 in conjunction with the U S Accordion Olympics. Chicago accordionists Mort Herold and Vince Gerasi will headline the 7:30 p m program.
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Iowa
Franklin School
Iowa Accordion Teachers Assn
Chicago
Mort Herold
Vince Gerasi
Darlene Cole
Jacelyn Dr. NW
State Association
Cole
Cedar Rapids
Gerald Boddicker
State Teachers Association
All-Iowa Lining Up Entertainment for Silver Anniversary Fair
Hawkeye Downs hosts a Silver Anniversary All-Iowa fair with Adventure on Ice featured for the first three nights. Aug 14 21 shows include Grand Ole Opry stars, Thrillcade daytime and evening acts, four auto races, and a stock car finale. The fair celebrates its status as a leading agricultural show with extensive exhibits and livestock.
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Andy Hanson
Hawkeye Downs
Opry
Nashville
Tenn
Thrillcade
Downs Oval
International Motor Contest Assn
Fair board plans silver anniversary features
Hanson said the fair board is considering special features for the silver anniversary. Within weeks a premium book with a silver cover will be published listing the major activities.
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the Fair Board
Steak Incident Sparks New York Assault Charge
Sheila Reynolds, 32, was booked for simple assault after striking a waiter with a steak in New York. Reynolds claimed the waiter refused to bring another steak for her white poodle and subjected her to a hostile remark.
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New York
UPI
Sheila Reynolds
Word of Warning on Wound Care
Health bulletin from the American Medical Association advises proper treatment for dirty wounds to prevent large scars. It lists injuries needing medical care including puncture wounds from nails glass or thorns chemical burns bites persistent bleeding redness or itching signaling infection.
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Chicago
American Medical Assn
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Ashington
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Washington
Philadelphia
Russia
France
Franklin Pierce
Concord
Millard Fillmore
Fillmore
Teddy Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Black Hills
South Dakota
Vermont
Herbert Hoover
Rapidan River
Virginia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry Truman
New England
South
James K. Polk
David K. E. Bruce
James K
United Press International
Ike
Augusta National Club
President Roosevelt
Campobello
Associated Press
White House
Hanson
Times
Kodak Medallion
Kodak
ARGUS
Photography
First Avenue
IAI Film
Crosby Square
Airfilm
Kingsway
Oxfords
Red Cross
2Nd Ave. S.E
Kitty
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