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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1958
Page
8
A lively town tale describes Windy Taylor advising Easy Roberts on a two year old filly. Windy counsels gear and stall conditions while Easy questions the feed brand. The narrator notes unnecessary advice can intrude on personal preferences and politics.
Christmas shopping tip highlights a nine color decorator extension phone offered at a low monthly cost after a small installation charge. The device promises year round usefulness in bedroom kitchen or laundry saving time and steps, framing it as a thoughtful gift.
A joke explains how long distance codes ease calling while highlighting that the telephone network relies on small local offices run by nearby people. The piece notes that despite advanced automatic gear, it is the local staff who ensure good service.
Provisional state police report shows Michigan recorded 151 fatalities in 127 accidents during November 1957, the highest monthly toll this year and the worst November since 1955. The first 11 months totaled 1 218 deaths, 11.7 percent below last year, while October posted 111 deaths and 4 612 injuries. Commissioner Childs warns of hazardous December conditions and urges safer driving to curb the rising toll.
Local items detail visits and travels of residents, births, weddings, hospital updates, and social events. Notable mentions include a big birth in December, a wedding shower for Bob Williams, Christmas programs, Farm Bureau gathering, and various family visits among families in Gilmore, Ewart, Clare, and neighboring towns.
A short classified note seeks prompt assistance from Dial Telephone readers for speedy action on a pending request. The text urges quick contact with the newspaper office to expedite service.
Porcupine Mountains state park debuts an enlarged warming lodge wider trails and a new Tbar lift as the season opens December 20. The facility expansion follows a 40 percent rise in use last season with added sanitary facilities a first aid room ski shop repair room and storage. The T-bar carries 1 200 riders per hour on a 2 800 foot slope while three rope tows serve the open slope with 1 400 riders per hour. Daily tow rates are 2 75 for adults and 1 00 for children under 18.
Esso Research Center reports experiments showing rhythmic rock music may cause drivers to press the accelerator in time with the beat, reducing miles per gallon. The warning could affect the music business and car radio sales, though listeners may continue tuning in. The piece notes rock n roll’s reach into cinema and mentions an Indian film Love Marriage featuring a rock style song reflecting the trend.
The text lists platinum palladium rhodium ruthenium iridium osmium gold and silver as precious metals. It notes Sao Paulo’s rapid growth with 35 new buildings daily, challenging Rio de Janeiro with 2 650 000 residents and a goal to surpass Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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