Aliens Reminded Must Register With Government In January
Commissioner J. M. Swing said about 2 600 000 aliens will report addresses in January under the 1956 Alien Address Report Program. The 1952 act requires all aliens in the United States to report each January. Last January over 2 300 000 filed cards. 1956 totals may exceed two and a half million.
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Washington
J. M. Swing
Immigration and Naturalization Service
United States
R. William Foley
Atlanta
Alabama
United Nations
U. S
New Members Join Eva' Girls' 4 H Club
Several new members were welcomed at a December meeting of the Senior High 4 H Girls Club bringing the total to about 90 members. The gathering in the school library featured Miss Mary Gore discussing Personal Grooming and Miss Brenda Jo Pirkle outlining The Seven Keys Of Success in 4 H Club Work.
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Eva
Mary Gore
Brenda Jo Pirkle
Radio and TV Songbook of 1950s Listings Highlight Local News
Nickel AVOIDS FINE MOUNT JOY PA reports a quirky town rule where police leave a pink parking notice and a nickel instead of fining violators, requiring motorists to return the notice with five cents to avoid a one dollar penalty. The long schedule lists programs across radio and television stations, naming numerous shows, hosts, and times.
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Fine Mount Joy, Pa
Rice washing drains flavor and nutrition, say nutritionists
A nutritionist warning explains rinsing rice removes flavor and nutrients. The report notes that one in seven Americans has never visited a dental office, per the American Dental Association.
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U. S
Inmates Enjoy Piano Parakeet Entertainment in Claremore
In Rogers County Prison inmates pass time by playing an old upright piano wedged behind cell bars. A parakeet joins the routines, perched beside a new inmate as the duo provides amusement amid jail life.
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Claremore
Okla
Rogers County
Frosty Gartrell
Trucks Collide Near Whiteside
A two-vehicle crash on U S 31 north near Whiteside at about 2 pm Tuesday caused about 300 in damage. A 1955 International truck and trailer driven by Elwin Spear Jr of Kalamazoo collided with a 1950 Dodge van delivery truck owned by Southern Dairies and driven by Harold Breeding of Hartselle. The rear impact occurred as the Dodge was turning off the highway into a plant area. No injuries were reported. Chief details come from Patrolman M W Jacks.
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U.S. 31
Whiteside
M. W. Jacks
Elwin Charles Spear, Jr
Kalamazoo
Mich
Southern Dairies
Harold S. Breeding
Hartselle
Jacks
Michigan
Dodge
International
Unusual Book Markers Baffle Harrisburg Librarian
Harrisburg Public Library director Dan Healey recalls items found in returned books including a 100 year old marriage license an unopen letter social security card pads of paper and a picture of a curly haired girl under a Christmas Tree. He is puzzled by a flashlight clipped inside a book forgotten by the reader.
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Harrisburg, Pa
Dan Healey
Harrisburg Public Library
Healey
Ancient Babylonian Bride Auction Traditions
In ancient Babylonia and Assyria brides were auctioned yearly in front of the temple. The price for beautiful girls was given to less beautiful brides as dowries to ensure every girl would eventually wed.
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Babylonia
Assyria
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Why Not Cafe
Decatur Daily
Blackwood Bros
Philo
Vance
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Betty Grable Snow
Eddie Cantor
Moulton
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Gabriel Heatter
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WMSL
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Santa
Bob and
Ray
Brady Kaye
Golden
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Wmsl-Tv
Robert Q. Lewis
Roy
Eadie Cantor
Playhouse of State
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Showtime
Wabt
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Ernie Kovac
Tennessee
WBRC
Doug Edwards
Mary Ford
Garry Moore
Alabama U.S.A
Art Linkletter
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Dr. Hudson
Zenith
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Charles Howard
Mgr
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MLL
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