New England Industry Shows Upswing In Early 1955
Regional analysis notes improved general business indicators in New England during the first quarter of 1955. Electric output, bank debits, and railcar loadings rose year over year while initial unemployment claims declined. Consumer credit and manufacturing activity also improved, with construction and manufacturing building contracts up, signaling renewed regional optimism.
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New England
Reserve Bank
New
Cording
F. W. Dodge
St Lawrence River crossings set record in 1954
Ogdensburg New York 1954 saw more people cars and ferries pass between Ogdensburg and Prescott Ontario than any prior year. One ferry operator reported about 49 090 crossings carrying 729 000 passengers as work on the St Lawrence Seaway looms ahead.
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ST. Lawrence
New High
Ogdensburg
N.Y
St. Lawrence River
Here
Prescott
Ont
St. Lawrence Seaway
Salvation Army praised for prison rehabilitation work
The Colony magazine from The Salvation Army’s Prison Farm at Norfolk lauds the Army’s efforts in aiding ex prisoners. It notes job placement housing and continued support through Men’s Social Service Centers and the Friendly Annual Appeal, highlighting Major Edward H. Bailey and the New England regional program.
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The
Colony
Norfolk
Salvation Army
Massachusetts
Department of Correction
Boston
Edward H. Bailey
New England
Bridgewater
State Farm Prison Colony
Foxboro State Hospital
Board of Doctors and Psychiatrists
Eight year old Karen Heimsch elected to school council
In Milwaukee eight year old Karen Heimsch won unanimous election to her school's student council on a platform promising autographs from Eddie Mathews of the Milwaukee Braves. Karen's mother is an aunt of Mrs. Vir jean Mathews, wife of the player. The U S uses forty two percent of world electricity and the power industry serves fifty million customers.
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Milwaukee
Karen Heimsch
Karen
Eddie Mathews
Milwaukee Braves
Virjean Mathews
U.S
Senate Office Building History and Speakers Timeline
The present Senate Office Building began in 1906 with first wing occupied March 5, 1909 and the First Street wing completed in June 1933. A new building on First Street was authorized in 1948 with a base site cost of 1,100,000 and construction and equipment at 20,600,000. Groundbreaking for the new building occurred January 26, 1955. Since 183 sessions, 51 men have served as House speaker, led by Sam Rayburn who held the post in 11 sessions across multiple Congresses.
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Congress
Senate
First Street
Act of Congress
House of Representatives
House
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Joseph Cannon
Champ Clark
Time to Kill Japanese Beetle Now
UP reports annual beetle damage to fruit trees and gardens, but milky spore disease powder can control grubs. Scientists say one application lasts up to eight years, with some predicting indefinite protection, and retail availability improves public use.
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Dean W. Dittmer
United Press
Washington
Middle West
Agriculture Department
Man Posts Odd Giveaway Ad in Saint Paul Paper
In Saint Paul a man with strong self regard placed a note in the giveaway column announcing an upright piano from an upright owner. The quirky ad reflects a personal display of pride rather than a typical sale offer.
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St. Paul
New England Public Water Systems Rated Highly in Study
A national study by the U S Department of Commerce finds New England’s public water systems among the better performing in terms of reserve capacity and continuity of service. Of 74 systems studied in the region, four are deemed fully adequate and 78 percent have sufficient capacity for safe operation during emergencies and industrial growth.
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New England
U. S. Department of Commerce
Pacific ‘Coast
Poson Red
Vpartment
Continental
United States
Boston
Department
Judge orders haircut for a swerving driver
Minneapolis police arrested Bruno Wit Berg after his car swerved and he was seen combing his hair with both hands while his wife held the wheel. Judge Tom Bergin fined him 25 dollars and ordered a crew cut or quitting driving.
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Minneapolis
Bruno Wit Berg
Berg
Tom Bergin
Cadillac Spotlight Caps GM Motorama at Suffolk Downs
The 1955 GM Motorama ends with Cadillac featured as the day’s car and two purse races named for Cadillac and General Motors in the afternoon program at Suffolk Downs.
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General Motors Motorama
Suffolk Downs
Cadillac
General Motors
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