California State Fair 1956 set Aug 29 to Sept 9
Sacramento preparations for the California State Fair and Exposition 1956 outline its Aug 29 to Sept 9 run. Entries are already being planned across divisions from fabrics to livestock with judging slated for mid June and major attractions including nights shows headlined by Harry James and Eddie Fisher.
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Sacramento
Fair Board of Directors
Harry James
Betty Crable
Eddie Fisher
Dennis Day
Bob Crosby
Yes Vote on Proposition A Urged by County Group
Alameda County Citizens Committee for Lower Taxes urges a yes on Proposition A on June 4 ballots. The charter amendment would authorize the county to assume municipal type functions and to provide procedures for transfer of personnel, enabling consolidation of certain city functions upon request.
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Alameda County Citizens Committee
Board of Supervisors
Irish Children Seek Foster Family in East Alameda
Irish Catholic siblings ages 5 7 and 9 need a loving foster home in East Alameda County. Father is deceased and mother cannot care due to unstable mental condition. Couples may call the Jackie office TE 4528. toll calls accepted. Foster parents receive monthly pay plus clothing and medical care for the children.
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East Alameda County
Jackie
Massachusetts Riled Over Adams Stamp Omission
A Bay State uproar follows the omission of Adams stamps from the new general issue list. Massachusetts Secretary of State Cronin and officials demand explanation for why John Adams and John Quincy Adams, named in historic lists, are excluded while other founders are present. The dispute highlights Massachusetts pride in its early American leaders and the stamp program.
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Massachusetts
Adams
John Adams
John
Quincy Adams
Vernon
Monticello
John Quincy Adams
Ward J. Cronin
Notable Massachusetts Figures in Stamp Act Era
The Bay State scene recalls John Adams leading opposition to the Stamp Act and his defense of Captain Preston and British soldiers in the Boston Massacre case. Cronin urged the general to address discrimination, asserting Massachusetts people’s confidence in rectification.
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Bay State
Renden
John Adams
Capt
Frestori
Boston
Cronin
Massachusetts
Doz Large Ranch Royal Oak Charcoal Bag
A readable fragment notes a dozen large bags of Doz Large Ranch Royal Oak Charcoal, 10 pound bag size, listed for sale or inventory. No additional details on price availability or seller included.
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Harman W
Nichols
Washington
Jefferson
Vlonrpe, Wilson
Robert E. Lea
Ohn Marshall
Patrick Henry
Ike
Massachutens
United States
Baily Review
Tennyson Road
Russell
U.5
D.A
Orinas
U.S.D.A
Chuck
U.S.B.A
TV Binners
Rupert
Olives Wyandotte
ABC NY
Pnt Butte
Laura Scudder
Jar
Wonder Bees
Hayannpes
Pork & Beans van Camp
Milani
Ana
Eastern Beer
Wisconsin
Borden
G&w Brown
Russail’s
P. Ke
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