The White Hat Rustling Plot in El Diablo's Shadow
Vince Hammerman hires Jimmy Shinn to rustle cattle and stage a fake theft for insurance profits. A dead–ring con includes a white sombrero and a note exposing the plan. Sheriff Gal loway and two range detectives arrest Hammerman after the hat and a hidden note reveal the scam.
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Vince Hammerman
Jimmy
Rio Grande
Jimmy Shinn
Cattlemen's Protective Association
Hammerman
Duvall County
Texas
el Diablo
New Mexico
Range
Tim Galloway
Vince
Price drops in wholesale coffee market
Major roasters cut wholesale prices on vacuum packed brands to meet private label competition in New York. General Foods trimmed three cents a pound on Maxwell House Yuban Koffee Hag and Sanka while Bliss fell two cents. Standard Brands and Chock Full O Nuts also announced three cent cuts. Instant coffee prices were not expected to change. Also noted, Canadian Caribou herds decline prompts government import of reindeer and expert guidance from Lapland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
General Foods Corp
Maxwell House
Bliss
Standard Brands Inc
Chase & Sanborn
Chock Full O’ Nuts Coffee Corp
P. Food
Godfrey feud, Sinatra Australia tour teased in talk column
The column blasts Godfrey for firing staff over personal matters and criticizes his mood swings possibly linked to illness. Frank Sinatra plans a two week Australia tour with daughter Nancy, while Connie Russell shines on Green Fire soundtrack. Les Paul and Mary Ford release Song in Blue with Someday Sweetheart on the flip. Bob Manning's Here I Am features My Love Song to You backed by After My Laughter Came Tears.
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Arthur
Godfrey
Frank Sinatra
Gloria Vanderbilt
Leopold Stokowski
Australia
Nancy
Capitol
Connie Russell
Jordanaires
Les Paul
Mary Ford
Les
Paul Ford
Ray Anthony
Bob Manning
Look Twice Before You Fix That Flat Tire
In Portland Maine Bob Llewellyn stopped beside Waldo Pray and asked what he was doing. Pray replied changing a flat tire but Llewellyn doubted it and after a return with a borrowed jack found he had raised the wrong car, an identical one parked in front of his own.
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George A. Morealous
Artesian Road
Detroit
Michigan
George
St. Aloysius Church
Mr. Morealous
Portland
Bob Llewellyn
Waldo Pray
Pray
Llewellyn
Bananas In Waffles Recipe Note for Sunday Brunch
Banana waffles create a tasty brunch treat. Follow the pancake mix directions and fold in one cup mashed bananas. Bake as directed and serve hot with maple syrup or honey.
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New York
Record Production Of Shoes Expected In 1955
Preliminary figures show 1954 national shoe production at 524 431 000 pairs, down 1.42 percent from 1953. New England output rose 5 percent to about 194 million, a regional high, with 1955 expected as a record year as orders run well ahead. Industry notes faster styling in women's footwear and growing sports shoe demand, while retailers’ order timeliness affects delivery.
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New England
Maxwell Field
New England Shoe and Leather Association
Jéroducers
Judiciary Committee Favors Juror Pay Increase in Bills
State Judiciary Committee reports favorably bills by Sen. Joseph F. Gibney to raise juror pay from $10 to $12 daily in capital cases and from $8 to $10 in other cases. The panel also backs disclosure of juror employer and marital status on lists.
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Judiciary Committee
Joseph F. Gibney
Webster
Take Care Of That Cold
The article explains the common cold, noting that people average six colds a year with symptoms from runny noses to coughs. It cites a $42 million loss in wages and stresses that exposure to cold alone does not cause illness. infection requires exposure to the cold virus.
Immunity Impact of Mild Infections and Viral Exposure
The text notes that mild infections may reduce resistance to an attack by an infectious agent such as the cold virus. It discusses possible interactions between prior illness and vulnerability to subsequent pathogens in a general sense.
Detective Bob Abbott Wins Footrace After Weight Loss
Dallas detective Bob Abbott dropped from 320 to 249 pounds and caught a fleeing suspect within 200 feet after a hot pursuit at the suspect's home. The man was wanted on a check writing charge. Abbott credits the reducing campaign for his fitness and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Bob Abbott
Abbott
Wedding Ring Found After 27 Years Near Outdoor Well
Mrs. Banks Auten of Kannapolis North Carolina lost her wedding ring 27 years ago. A neighbor found the ring in the sand near an outdoor well and described it as "as good as new." U.S. savings bonds are mentioned in the item.
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Kannapolis
N. C
Banks Auten
Rebuilding Canal Bridge Proposed for Sudbury Wayland
Sudbury selectmen advocate rebuilding the canal bridge over the Sudbury River as the safest and least costly option. They oppose a bypass via Wayland Center citing longer routes, need for land damages, and an added stop light at Route 20. Town meeting will consider Sudbury’s share of a 200000 dollar project.
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Sudbury
Sudbury River
Wayland
John Volpe
Harvey N. Fairbank
Fairbank
Nashua Street
Sudbury Road
Wayland Center
Route 20
Clock caretaker seeks raise after 1874 pay rise
Fredonia New York United Press reports Glenn S Carr who cares for the village clock in the First Baptist Church tower says he should be paid more he earned 25 a year now and notes records show 35 a year in 1874 seeking a raise to reflect higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredonia
N.Y
Glenn S. Carr
Carr
First Baptist Church
Atomic Energy Commission pays billions in uranium bonuses
The Atomic Energy Commission has paid over 3 million dollars in bonuses to discoverers of uranium deposits. Uranium, vital for atom bomb production, is the world’s most sought-after metal today.
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The
Atomic Energy Commission
Middlesex Soil Conservation District Plans Expanded Report
The Middlesex Soil Conservation District announces its annual bulletin will be bigger and better, combining their program and work plan for 1955. The district aims to show past achievements and outline remaining work while seeking public input to improve efficiency and cooperation with Soil Conservation Service technicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Soil Conservation District
Army Seeks Civilians To Lead Army Show On The Road
The U S Army invites civilian entertainment directors to manage road shows for soldiers. Applicants over 24 with theatre or music training and a bachelor’s in theatre arts or music plus two years pro experience qualify. graduate study may substitute. Salaries $3410 to $5060 yearly. Overseas inquiries should be addressed.
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Adjutant General’s Office
Army
Acton Li New Adds At Acton Li New Adds
Act Library lists new books including Living on the Le History of the Wild Sloanes's Weather of the Universe and Plato's Philosophy of Schope. Other titles cover science history and travel. Publication details include 1955 era references and internal notes about overseas affairs and Civilian Department openings.
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Acton
Act Library
R Guage
Benton
Jalna
Revolutionar
Plato
Schope
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Dale Carnegie
Carnegie
Canada
National Geographic Society
Siberia
Alaska
Lapland
Irma Durkee Parengo
Maynard
Long Island Sound
Radio & Television Service
Telex Company
Main St. Maynard
U. S
Loris Cobb School OF Ballet
Girl Scout
Ee Ys
Gladstone
Sudbury Selectmen
E. S. Savings
Free World
Christian Science Monitor
Monitor
Middlesex Soil Conservat District News
Carl O. Clark
Soil Conservation Service
Concord
Massachusetts
Washington
U. S. Army
Acton LI
Overseas
Theington
D. C
AGMZ
D.C
Free State
Adi
CLARK
Red Acre Rd
Stow al Tel
Commonwealth Avenue West
Jerry Zerfas
Boston Post Rd
Boston
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