Uncle George's Bold Telegram and Alice's Wedding Day
In a small town, Uncle George contemplates a five dollar gift as Alice prepares to marry Lt. John Farley. He fears impersonating an officer to help the wedding but ultimately stays out of trouble when Colonel Parker allows the ceremony. The tale ends with John's approval and praise for George's gesture.
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George Breen
George
Alice
John Farley
John
Parker
Colonel Parker
Taylorsville
Mr. Breen
Diamond pact ties Vic Talerico to wife for diamonds
Des Moines report notes Vic Talerico has a contract with his wife Mary that each time he remodels his restaurant he buys her a diamond. The quirky arrangement reflects a personal incentive linked to business renovations.
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Des Moines
Vic Talerico
Mary
Radar records show rising fines in Cheyenne County
Court records indicate fines for the first ten months of 1956 totaled 21,501.25 dollars, up from 18,732.40 dollars for all of 1955. Radar was not used during 195?
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Sidney
Neb
Cheyenne County
Rhode Island Driver License Rule Clarified
Under Rhode Island law a person who tests for a license on an automatic shift car is prohibited from driving a car with a manual transmission.
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Providence, R.J
Rhode Island
Gas Industry Foresees Ten Years of Rapid Growth
The American Gas Association projects a decade of rising profits and customers. Net income may exceed 1.08 billion dollars annually by 1965, up from 0.63 billion last year and 0.201 billion in 194. Total revenues could reach 10.8 billion, about 77 percent higher than 1956. Annual customers to 38.5 million by 1965, 30 million added last month, with new construction at 18.9 billion and total plant value at 39.4 billion by 1965.
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American Gas Association
A. G. A. Bureau of Statistics
Public Service
Industry payroll and output surge forecast for 1965
The industry is projected to grow from 1956 figures of 988 million dollars payroll and 201000 employees to over 1.8 billion dollars payroll and 241000 workers by 1965. Earnings per employee may rise to 7480 dollars, up from 4910 last year, with miles driven increasing to 736000 and total operating expenses up to 7.26 billion.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in TWA Hostess Hiring
A Kansas City report notes that in a year flight attendants hired by TWA were only 13 percent blonde while 79 percent had dark brown hair and five percent were other shades. The airline discourages hair alterations, so the blonde share is unlikely to rise.
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Kansas City
TWA
POW Art Director Brings War Sketches to Civil Service Post
Ben C. Steele Jr. a former prisoner of war from Billings Montana trained artist now serves as Staff Crafts and Arts Director for the Third Army region. He created 55 sketches in captivity at Battle of Bataan Billibud Prison and later painted them from memory after liberation. Steele’s Western themes reflect his ranching roots and early influence Will James.
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McPherson
Bataan
Third Army
Ben C. Steele Jr
Billings
Mont
Seven-State
Steele
Billibid
Philippines
Denver University
Will James
Airline Hostesses: Beauty Colors and Hiring Stats
The report notes that 4 per cent show coal black hair and 36 per cent have brown round eyes among hostesses. The rest favor colors such as green hazel smoky and grey. The average hostess is 21 years five months old at hire standing five feet five inches and 117 pounds. About 72 per cent have at least one year of college and most have prior work experience.
Tight Money Triggers Higher Interest Across U.S. Economy
New York reports tight money as loan demand outstrips capital, pushing up interest rates. Federal Reserve policy limits lending while federal, state, and local spending rise, with projected 1957 outlays and a consumer boom fueling the credit surge despite inflation pressures.
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New York
Federal Reserve
Eisenhower
Beenie
Tight money policy sparks debate among lawmakers and experts
Rep. Wright Patman of Texas warns that tight credit may wreck the economy and urges directing resources to where they are needed to avoid deflation. Ray D. Murray of Equitable Life Assurance argues tight money simply reflects demand outpacing capacity and ongoing low rates. Economist August Ihlefeld deems the main threat as savings lagging behind rising credit needs.
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Rep
Wright Patman
Texas
Ray D. Murray
Equitable Life Assurance Society
August Ihlefeld
Trus Co
New York
Safety officer uses mini traffic light to teach children
Waltham Massachusetts officials unveil a novel traffic safety gimmick as Joseph F. Hill demonstrates with a miniature traffic light to instruct youngsters on crossing streets and following signals.
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Waltham, Mass
Joseph F. Hill
Highway Projects Reported With Federal Aid Totals
A Department report shows progress on highway projects as of Jan. 1. Forty four with a bid value of 37 million dollars earned federal aid. Sixteen projects worth 2.69 miles were completed. Forty eight projects totaling 1.675 million dollars received federal aid.
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Deeg
Department of
Breakfast syrup waffles with honey and vanilla note
Breakfast recipe fragment mentions cooking honey syrup in a saucepan with margarine and vanilla extract to serve with waffles. Fragmentary text hints at a simple breakfast idea and flavor pairing.
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