Power projects need private or partnership funding
An Empire State Chamber of Commerce executive argues New York should not subsidize Idaho power costs through federal taxes. He cites the Hells Canyon hydroelectric plan and a private proposal costing 133 million dollars, urging private or private federal partnerships to avoid a socialized federal power monopoly and future shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Idaho
Empire State Chamber of Commerce
Hells Canyon
Snake River
Yakima
Wash
Republic
Federal Power Commission
American oilmen in Saudi Arabia spark debate on imperialism
The article argues economic imperialism is denounced by communists yet praises Arabian American Oil Company efforts in Saudi Arabia. It highlights 1954 oil output near 348 million barrels, 141 active wells, and a $50 million spend on supplies and freight. It notes social progress, health projects, farming methods, and local crafts, with Arabs comprising 65% of 21,858 workers and receiving broad benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabian American Oil Company
Saudi Arabia
Free World
Belt safety on highways could halve deaths, says Spencer
In the July 16 Saturday Evening Post Steven M. Spencer argues that automobile seat belts, though unglamorous, could cut highway deaths and injuries by up to 50 percent. He cites accidents, expert opinions, and calls for passenger-stabilizing devices in new cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven M. Spencer
Saturday Evening Post
Mr. Spencer
Spencer
American College of Surgeons
Greensboro social notes recap from last week
Greensboro residents and visitors share family milestones and travels. Baltimore couples visited local families including Hobbs Schrieber Baynard while others welcomed new baby David Allen born July 28. A Delaware Hospital returnee, vacations at Ellendale and Tolchester Beach appear among weekend gatherings and birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bunell
Baltimore
Frank Hobbs
Robert Schrieber
Fred Baynard
John Balderson
Delaware Hospital
Wilmington
Rufus Spencer
David Allen
Hugh Butler
Camp Devon
Mass
James Butler
George Edwards
Earl Korrrumphs
Joyce Balderson
Donna Lee
Billy Smith
Goldsboro
Clayton Wyatt
Mattie Wyatt
Reese
Barbara
Tolchester Beach
Local social notes and visits from nearby towns
Numerous entries detail visits and greetings among residents and families. Names include Bishop, Minner, Harrington, Connor, Sipple, Baynard, Wyatt, Dean, Hubbard, Laramore, Biss, Watson, Carroll, Beckham, Richardson, Edwards, Pearson, Roop, Holeman, Thornton, Douglas, Parks, Lord, Wright, Griffiths, Breeding, Morris, Shockley, Vanville, Hardesty, Davison, Langmaid, Zacharias, Seeders, Denny Taylor, Darling, Spicher, Hobbs, Hobbs Jr., and others. Mentions of travel to Burlington Vermont, Wilmington, Dover, Philadelphia, and California trips, plus a military update for Korea and Okinawa postings. A family reunion at Locust Point with 97 attendees is noted, along with a birth announcing Bruce Wesley on July 29 and a sick list entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Hubbard
Chan
Burlington, Vt
Whitall Laramore
Wilmington
Robert Biss
Biss
Helen Bilbrough
Thelda Roe
W. P. Watson
Oak Orchard
Del
Sharon
Melanie Carroll
Clarence Pearson
Wm. A. Roop
Rehoboth Beach
Velma P. Kerns
Virginia
Ann
E. P. Holeman
Sacramento
Cal
California
J. C. Thornton
Daryl
Chester
Alan Thornton
Vernon Douglas
Marilyn
Dallas
Texas
Bonnie Parks
Dover
Norman Baynard
Harvey Lord
Denton
Fred.Wright
Wright
Federalsburg
Wright Apt
Greensboro
Claude Griffiths
Noble Sipple
Irving Morris
John
John Shockley
St. Michaels
Donna Morris
Phillip L. Vanville
Korea
Sgt. Vanville
San Francisco
Calif
Robert Hardesty
Okinawa
Farr Davison
Salisbury
Eugene Zacharias
Laurel
Locust Point
Denny Taylor
Harry Darling
Bruce Wesley
Washington
Sheila Schrieber
Frank Hobbs Jr
Frank Hobbs Sr
Town
Robert Schrieber
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Denton Journal
Melvin & Johnson, Incorporated
Benjamin F. Johnson
Mary Melvin
Market Street
Maryland
Caroline County
National Editorial Association
Ethel Thornton
Ellendale, Dél
Ida Mae Shields
Albert Shields
Frederick Drozenko
Ocala
Fla
Ralph Sharp
Melvin Carroll
Melanie
J. B. Jarrell
Donald Travis
Nelson
Bishop
Mr. Bishop
Nathan Minner
Kennett Square
Mildred Harrington
Helen Connor
Margaret Sipple
Mistle Brittingham
Felton
Oscar Baynard
Fort Howard Hospital
Edgar Wyatt
Upper Darby
Purnal Dean
Mrs. Griffiths
Mrs. Sipple
Alfred Breeding
Jeannie O’brien
Bowen & King, Inc
Guild OF Prescription Opticians OF America, Inc
Harrison Street
The
Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve Systema
Ideal
Farmdale
Ideal Red
Swanee Cole Soft
Libby
HEINZ
U. S
Braunschweiger
Nea
Valencia
Calif. Juicy
MD. Golden
Virginia Lee Bakery
Davy Crockett
Corvette
Acme
Del-Mar-Va Peninsula
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