Ambition to Be a Doctor Inspires Polio Survivor
Thirteen year old Margaret Spencer, paralyzed in both legs from polio, dreams of becoming a doctor. Despite using braces and crutches, she excels at Junior High School, volunteers with the Ground Observer Corps, and plans for medical school while nurturing interests in piano, painting, and reading.
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Enterprise
Margaret Spencer
Grace Kelly
Margaret
High Point Ground Observer Corps
YMCA
H. Charles Spencer
Ooo W. Farriss Ave
Charles Jr
North Carolina
High Point
Central Carolina Convalescent Hospital
Greensboro
Greensboro Hospital
Gastonia
Rose Hill
GOC
Air Corps
Joan Sanders
Joan
Charles Spencer
Jim Thornton
Moon Travel Risks Highlighted By Space Dust Experts
Professor Donald Menzel notes passenger moon rockets may be costly but possible with study. Dr Fletcher Watson explains space debris and asteroid hazards, while the atmosphere shields Earth from most meteors though the Moon lacks such protection. Menzel compares collision risk to highway driving.
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Donald Menzel
Ast Vers Poser Observatory
Dr. Menzel
Earth
Moon
Dr. Watson
Menzel
Fish Tale From Decatur Nets Odd Bird Theft
Steve Durbin recalls a strange fishing incident in Decatur Illinois where a red winged black bird allegedly grabbed bait, perched on a pole, and attempted to reel in a line using beak and foot, before returning for another attempt.
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Decatur, Ill
Steve Durbin
Durbin
Annual District Meeting of Scouters in High Point
The High Point District Uwharrie Council Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual dinner meeting at 6 30 p m on Monday October 15 at the Sheraton Hotel. Frank Sizemore Jr announces sponsor heads will be honored and Cub pack table decor will be judged.
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High Point
Sheraton Hotel
Frank Sizemore Jr
Uwharrie Council
Boy Scouts of America
Sizemore
Farm Youth Exchange links 4H program across oceans
Under the International Farm Youth Exchange program four H sponsorship sends 125 U S boys and girls to European farms while 185 youths from 59 foreign countries visit American farms.
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International Farm
U. S
Local Men To Attend Dairy Meet
Officials of a local dairy head to Burlington for the North Carolina Dairy Products Association accountants and plant superintendents clinic. Charles F. Rossingwol of the Borden Company will deliver the opening address at 9 15 a.m. on Planning and Scheduling Production. An afternoon session follows with Orville Frazier presiding. Plants enter a quart of buttermilk and 12 ounce creamed cottage cheese for judging. The clinic closes at 4 30 p.m.
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North Carolina Dairy Products Association
Burlington
Charles F. Rossingwol
Borden Company
Alamance Hotel
Orville Frazier
Borden Concern
Presidents Knowledge Quiz From The Associated Press
A 15 question presidential quiz tests readers on birthplaces, terms, and notable facts. Answers cover Hoover, Truman, Eisenhower, Monroe, and more with details on colleges, relatives, and unique careers among presidents.
Not Peanuts Mexico Export Boom in 1955 Months
Mexico ships over 13 500 tons of Peanuts in first five months of 1955 valued at 45 600 000 pesos 3 608 000 dollars. Export data shows a strong bean crop demand with peanuts a major staple.
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Mexico City
Mexico
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