Food price rise shocks United States in late 1950s
Prices of food in the United States rose about 4 percent from 1952 to December 1958, reflecting inflation and shifting consumer demand. The report lists regional price trends and notes varying impacts across states and cities.
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Cornell
Harvard
Vermont
Souitts Carolina
Lawrence
North Das St
North Das
Ty Us
St. Mary's
Wheaton
West
Eonorthy
Trench Hazards Warn of Backyard Accidents
A fragmentary note warns that unexplained pits, shafts, and unfinished drainage create deadly hazards for children and animals. It urges prompt elimination of known risks and advises using slanted boards to prevent entrapment during digging and excavation work.
Speedboat star Stead Keown tops racing list at Lake Mead
William Stead, named outstanding hydroplane of the year by the Racing Board, won the Diamond and Silver Cups and the Gold Cup in Seattle with a 1.4 mile per hour world record. He moves the fabled cup to Lake Mead near Las Vegas for the 1960 race, while rival Bob Hayward challenges for the Harmsworth Trophy.
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Hanoi Rall
Stend
Pople Ranting Racing Board
Ashe
Stead
William Wageover
Maverick
Ke Bill Munesy
Shoard Miss Fhiristway
Mica Stovak
Seattle
Lake Mead
Las Vegas
Nev
Bob Hayward
Embro
Onatio
Detroit
United Wortsmouth
N. HW
Gar Wood
Petra
Pease Air Force Base
Riseline
Douglas H. Vrost
Vernon
Tex
Richard L. Nelson
Caprock
N. M
Newport Beach
Calif
San Pedro
Honolutu
Peter Grant
Atlantic
Arinapolis
Newport
New York
Chib
Pratt
Cold Spring Harbor
N. Y
Henry C
Bud) Melges
Lake Qeneys
Wis
Maltory
Adlai Stevenson Weighs Ballot Presence in Oregon Primary
AP report notes Adlai Stevenson may not have his name on Oregon's May 29 presidential primary ballot. Sen. Neuberger says Stevenson could still be nominated if a convention stalemate occurs in Los Angeles. Oregon politics consider potential candidates stepping onto the presidential preference ballot amid uncertainty. An illness segment about a unit of 1,451 Americans dying from infantile paralysis is briefly mentioned amid the text.
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Washington
APM
Adlai
Stevenson
Oreson
Richard L. Neuberger
Ore
Flouvensar
Wicus
Ciiuga
Neuberger
Lowiee
Vorthy
Los Angeles
Oregon
Outboard racing stars shine across national circuits
Freddie Goehl and rivals from Quins ey and Granite City led a national tour of hot rod outboards and stock classes. Junior and senior divisions showed young drivers like Rees Wall and Addie Walt posting strong scores, while long distance marathons on the Mississippi and major sailing contingents from New York and California highlighted a broad, era defining summer of speed and skill.
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Freddie Goehl
Quinsey
Dick Pond
Keokuk
Tay
Bmn Seebold, Jr
Granite City
Utes
Homer Kincaid
Gacon Cliff
Til
Rees Wall
Amityville
Ncy
Russ
Addie Walt
Gotham Bowl set for next December at Yarns ee Stadium
The project is sponsored by a New York Mid-Winter Charity Association aiming to attract two mass advertisers. The Gotham Bowl was the sole application certified by the NCAA. six other submissions were not identified.
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Yarnsee
Ty New York
Mit-Wintey Chraly Assn
NCAA
Military budget to buy tranquilizers for 1 million dollars
Washington report notes Eisenhower's fiscal military plan. The article states the budget will allocate funds for purchases exceeding one million dollars in tranquilizers, highlighting a controversial use of such drugs in the armed forces. The piece presents the official stance while hinting at broader military apparat used in operations.
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Washington
Linn Quillizer
Eisenhower
Gunman Warns Shopper Then Flees Pitt Grocery Incident
A gunman entered a Pittsburgh grocery store on Thursday, warned staff, then fled. The proprietor said the intruder appeared familiar to him, and no injuries were reported. Local police investigated the attempted intrusion.
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Poitsburgh
Tirsday
Ania Aye
Eisenhower’s State of the Union Address
President Eisenhower delivered a general State of the Union message highlighting peace and prosperity as core themes. Republicans aim to use it in 1960 election rhetoric while Congress braces for typical partisan friction and intra party splits. Overall reaction was cautious and focused on what the speech did not specify.
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James
Marlow
Washington
Congress
Hisenhower
Eisenhower
Commission
Van Fire Rescue Ends with Boy in Arm and Driver Safe
Bill and Carol rescue Davey after a wreck on the viaduct as a truck overturns and bystanders converge. Sergeants Mercer and others assist. Davey clings to his father while Carel and Carol comfort him amid the chaos and rain.
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Carel
Carol
Bill
Sergeams Mercer
Mercer
Davey
Daddy
Sergeant Mercey
Davay
Caral
Bayvey
Dayves
Betty Hee
Solunar Periods For Fishing And Hunting By John Alden Knight
Solunar periods from John Alden Knight outline daily Major periods lasting about an hour and a half around the printed times, with shorter Minor periods in regular type. The schedule tabulates Alaska dates with Saturday Sunday Monday to Friday entries, showing major and minor windows for optimal sport.
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John Alden
Knight
Wanted Accountant In DeQueen Ark Aimed At Young Applicants
An employment ad seeks a young man with private accounting experience and a college degree to relocate to DeQueen Arkansas. Applicants mail to P O Box 389 DeQueen Ark. The ad notes emphasis on accuracy and readiness to work, with no further details provided.
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DeQueen
P.O
Ark
Wate
Vice President Nixon 47 on Saturday
Vice President Richard M. Nixon will observe his 47th birthday on Saturday by taking the day off to spend with his family. His press secretary Heepert a Klein said the highlight will be a birthday dinner with Mrs. Nixon and their two daughters.
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Washington
APH
Richard M. Nixon
Heepert A. Klein
First Quarterly Conference and Community Meetings Listed
Calendar notes a Jan 10 11 First Quarterly Conference at Bethel AME Church with Rev A L Harris presiding elder, plus Union Service at 2 pm featuring Ward Chapel AME Prescott St James AME Texarkana Emmet Fulton Ashdown circuits and a 7 30 pm business session. Also Hempstead County Teachers Association executive meeting Jan 11 at Yerger High Study Hall, Lonoke Baptist Church installation Jan 10, Attar Guild meeting Jan 10, Lincoln High School plays Jan 12, 4H meeting Jan 32, and Mt. Ae EME Church men event led by Verger principal Rutherford.
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Bethel Ame
A. L. Harris
Hot Springs
Prescott
Clhiugeries
Ward Chapel
G. Paschal
St. James
Texarkany
J. W. Jones
Emmet
M. Barnes
Fulton
Isiah Lewis
Ashdown
O. W. Walker
Fhureh
J. S. Morgan
Lonoke Baptist Church
James Coby
Sarah Davis
Greenhill
EH. L. Ford
Casey Smith
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Herndon-Cornelius Funeral Home and Burial Association
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Roy Fulton
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Rosston
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Prescott Transfer & Storage. CO
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Attar Guild Club
BeBeer Memorial
Lincoln High School
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Herman McFadden
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Memphis
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Texas Bank
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Oklahoma City
Associated
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Cobb Mattress Shop
West 4Th
Singer Swing Machine CO
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L. E. Booth
Ralph Montgomery
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Cecil
Remale
Beanch Hospital Annex
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Pedroom
M. Walker
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Tate
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