Almanac Today June 8 1959 and notable historical events
Almanac notes June 8 1959 as the 159th day with 206 remain and lists historical highlights. Tennessee seceded in 1861, Bryan resigned as secretary of state in 1849, and in 1953 the Supreme Court ruled DC restaurants may not refuse service to well behaved Negro patrons. Quotes William Jennings Bryan on righteous cause.
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Tennessee
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Syria
United States Supreme Court
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District of Columbia
William Jennings Bryan
Drop Rocket- X15 tests over Edwards Air Force Base
The X15 pilot had about two minutes to test responses to its com and then guided the craft to a pre set spot above Edwards Air Force Base at 20 000 feet. After a full circle the X15 landed on its sweep. The U S Weather Bureau logged 105 degree high in Blythe California and 26 degree low in Big Piney Wyoming.
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Edwards Air Force Base
New York
U. S. Weather Bureau
Blythe
Calif
Big Piney
Wyo
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery Reveals New Treatment
New healing substance Bio Line discovered by a world famous institute shrinks hemorrhoids stops itching and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual shrinkage and statements that piles have ceased to be a problem. Preparation H offered in suppository or ointment form with money back guarantee and U S patent info.
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New York, N. Y
Finsterwald's Golf Game
Instructions from Finsterwald on putting stance and grip. It emphasizes weight on the left foot, relaxed posture, topspin with a low putter path, and the reverse overlap grip with left forefinger over the right little finger. The left hand helps keep the face from closing at contact.
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Thequesta
Wall Street Chatter Highlights Industry Shifts
Wall Street chatter notes potential further selling to test support but expect prices to hold as economy expands. Merrill Lynch cites record high working capital and strong liquidity. gold prospects forecast continued losses into 1959 and possibly 1960. Studebaker-Packard explores acquisitions to use its 105 million tax loss carryforward. Armco Steel upgraded to buy by Bache & Co. Madison Fund eyeing airlines, railroads, electronics, utilities, capital goods, copper, housing products, and paper stocks.
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New York
UPI
Martin Gilbert
van Alstyne, Noel & Co
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Wall Street Journal
U. S
Archer Fish Dines by Water Shot to Scout Insects
Southeast Asia archer fish uses a sharp water jet from its mouth to knock flying insects from leaves and surfaces. The feeding behavior demonstrates a precise, calculated strike to capture prey in its habitat.
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Southeastern Asia
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