Vision and resilience guide a Minnesota blind advocate
Frank R. Johnson of 6344 Wentworth Avenue Minneapolis reflects on a lifetime with no treatment to restore sight. He warns against selling glasses and urges constructive rehabilitation for the 26 000 yearly handicapped, urging others to use talents, stay positive, and move forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Fagan
Frank R. Johnson
Wentworth Avenue
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Minneapolis Society For the Blind
Extended Active Duty for Marine Officer Candidates Start
Washington DC Marine Corps announces new policy requiring three years of active commissioned service for all Platoon Leaders Class enrollees after July 1 1954 replacing the prior two year tour. OCC and PLC applicants after February 1 1954 face the change, but current enrollees or pending applicants are exempt. Women entering the Women Officers Training Course are not affected. The next WOTC class is set for June 1954 at Quantico Virginia.
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Washington
D. C
Edward F. Duncan
USMC
Marine Corps
Duncan
OCC
PLC
Corps
Marine Corps Schools
Quantico
Virginia
GM Warns Dealers on Bootlegging of New Cars
General Motors chief Harlow Curtice issued a letter to all 18,500 GM dealers warning that bootlegging new cars to used car lots threatens the company and the dealer network. He urged dealers to review operations and cooperate to preserve the valued franchise and distribution integrity.
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Detroit
General Motors
Harlow H. Crutie
Curtlice
Curtice
Tips on Touring By Carol Lone Women Travel Authority
Practical tire changing advice for travelers with step by step safety tips and checks before and during a roadside tire change. Includes locating equipment, preparing spare, choosing a firm surface, blocking wheels, and correct nut directions to avoid mishaps. ends with a note on ancient awnings dating to 63 B.C. from Apulinarian games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Lone
Spring Arrival of Geese and Ducks Graces Wayside Pond
A large flock of geese and ducks arrived at the Wayside Country Store pond, coming home early this spring. They joined a lone female goose awaiting her mate and two young shot by hunters last November. Milton Swanson notes the birds go to the feeding station and praise the vigilance of the U S Wildlife Commission in protecting birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton R. Swanson
Wayside
Mr. Swanson
U. S. Wild Life Commission
New England Electric declares dividend of 22 cents a share
President Irwin L. Moore announces the board has declared a dividend of 22 cents per share on the system's common stock payable April 1 to shareholders of record March 5. The report also notes petroleum refining as Texas' largest industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Irwin L. Moore
New England Electric System
Labor lobby intensifies push on Capitol Hill for union goals
Labor leaders press three aims to strengthen unions: grow the economy, elect labor allies to Congress, and unify the movement. They oppose restrictive policies, seek a higher minimum wage, and push CIO AFL merger plans while expanding local lobbying and cutting regional offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hill
Congress
Cio-Afl
Washington
CIO
AFL
CIO and AFL Lobbying Leaders Revamp Organization Ties
The CIO headed by Robert Oliver with Hyman Bookbinder and ex Rep Thomas H Burke coordinates lobbying across international unions. They install teletype links in regional offices to speed issue handling as AFL seeks closer local political action with frequent neighborhood meetings. AFL’s national legislative committee includes W. C. Hushing George D. Riley Walter Mason and ex Rep Andrew J Biemiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Oliver
Office of Labor
Mutual Security Administration
Hyman H. Bookbinder
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Thomas H. Burke
Ohio
Thomas A. Burke
Burke
CIO
Bookbinder
Congressional Research
Oliver
AFL
W. C. Hushing
George D. Riley
Walter J. Mason
Andrew J. Biemiller
D-Wis
Ceres Identified as Largest Known Asteroid
The article notes that the largest known asteroid is Ceres with a diameter of 480 miles. It highlights Ceres' size among minor planets and places it as a standout object in the asteroid belt.
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Ceres
Willett Named Manager of Bradley Container
W. Ward Willett joins Bradley Container Corporation as Merchandising Manager for a new line of collapsible plastic tubes and squeeze to use containers made by patented extrusion fabrication. Bradley officials expect to offer inexpensive, decorated plastic products by mid summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Costly Youthful Drivers Exceed Older Motorists in Territory
Insurance records show youthful drivers under 25 in the local rating territory incur higher costs than older motorists. In 1952 the younger group had 1 personal injury claim per 11 cars, while older drivers had 1 claim per 21 cars. Companies paid 1.41 dollars in claims per dollar premium from under 25 drivers versus 0.87 for older drivers.
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Boston
Astronomers Describe Asteroid Shape and Size
Astronomers estimate the asteroid is roughly bin shaped, about 15 miles long, five miles wide and thick. The description comes as researchers study the body likely carrying mass market containers and various consumer product impacts.
Mrs John F Davis court o n Dartmouth W supports glee club cancer night
Court records show Mrs John F Davis sponsoring a Dartmouth W event in Boston to support the glee club during a cancer night fundraiser hosted by Bay U S Savin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Davis
Dartmouth
Boston
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Korea
National Police School
South Korea
Carnegie
Wm. McChesney Martin
Federal Reserve Board
Wen Gio
Middlesex Lumber & Fuel, Inc
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Bedford Tel
Lexington
Petroleum
Texas
John Riffe
Jomplta
U.S.A
Dodge
AAA
Jacquard
America
Danny Thomas
Abc-Tv
Bert Parks
Roy Rogers
NBC
Great Road
Maynard
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