Two Named To Head Crusade Industry Drive
Alameda County United Crusade appoints B J Osborne as campaign chairman with William A Hudson of Gerber Products Co and Clyde O Phillips of Bank of America named co chairmen of the industry solicitation group. The division previously raised over half a million dollars in 1956. A meeting of the division is set to outline plans for the fall campaign with about 50 key volunteers.
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Alameda County
the Crusade
J. R. Knowland, Sr
France sees record alcohol related deaths in 1956
Paris reports 103 Frenchmen and Frenchwomen died of alcoholism last year through delirium tremens and alcoholic dementias. Another 14,176 died from cirrhosis, likely alcohol related, per the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. The institute notes 12,700 deaths were from tuberculosis, while alcoholism deaths rose since WWII.
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Parispa
National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
Ice Pack Hint for Home Treatment in Columbus
A tip from Columbus suggests making a home ice pack with a simple waterproof plastic bag. Use market produce bags which are pliable and provide an affordable cold compress for aches and bruises.
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Columbus
Chin
Assessments Up On Firms
The state board assessed 675 insurers in 1956 with 48.2 million dollars in premiums. The levy rose 7 percent to 9.6 million, based on gross premiums of 1.2 billion by 499 insurers in casualty lines. Dividends and unearned premiums totaling 225 million accompanied tax sharing. Smaller underwriters with 1.1 billion in gross collections faced 22 million in taxes and 111 million in policy dividends.
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Sacramento
Als
Ford Official Seeks Seat Belt Use At 1958 Convention
Ford Motor official urged universal seat belt use to cut 21000 annual traffic deaths and injuries, while noting a recent drop in installation despite the Juniors Chamber of Commerce push. Charles E. Shearer of Shelbyville attends the Los Angeles convention site review with Junior Chamber leaders.
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Los Angeles
IMS
Washington
INS
Ford
United States Motor Co
Chamber of Commerce
Charles E. Shearer
Shelbyville
Ind
Wo Shearer
Juniors ‘Chamber
Alex L. Haynes
Ford Motors Advanced Product Study
Seven Percent Boost Railroads To Up Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized a seven percent overall freight rate increase in the east and west and south, with a nine to 12 percent rise for many commodities. Flat coal hikes of 15 cents per ton and limits on perishable goods apply, plus freight forwarders gain up to 11 percent in the east.
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Washington
ICC
Iterstate Commerce
Enery
Durante Lahr sign for TV spectacle with top comics
A long round of network speculation centers on Bert Lahr and Jimmy Durante teaming for a TV musical spectacle. The piece notes ABC TV plans, CBS strife, and industry shifts as unions and stars negotiate contracts amid changing formats and sponsorships.
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Jack O'Brian
New York
ASC
Bert Lahr
Jimmy Durante
Dick Clark
Abc-Tv
da Burkand
Billy ‘Williams
Oakland Air Fair Slated for September 15 at Airport
The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners approved plans for the annual Oakland Air Fair at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport on Sunday September 15. The event is sponsored by the Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Port and the Oakland Naval Air Station.
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Oakland
International Airport
Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
Oakland Junior Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber
Oakland Naval Air Station
Cowboy Museum Receives Congressional Recognition
The House gave final congressional recognition to a planned national cowboy hall of fame and museum in Oklahoma City. The resolution expresses Congress formal recognition of the hall as a memorial to persons with outstanding contributions to opening and developing the West.
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Washington
House
Oklahoma City
Senate
Congress
West
Younger Workers Face Strict Job Limits in Major Cities
United States Labor Department data from seven cities shows 41 percent of 21,286 job orders placed with employment service offices in one month set age limits under 45. This indicates a notable trend toward younger hiring criteria amid labor market demand and demographic shifts influencing available positions and recruitment practices.
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United States Labor Dept
Sure Wey
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