10 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1956
Page
1
North South players sealed a slam dream as cards aligned for a decisive bridge match. The deal featured strategic bidding and precise play, delivering a landmark triumph for the team.
Oswald Jacoby reviews a bridge hand and the passage of a federal charter for Boys' Clubs of America. The article notes President Eisenhower signed the bill, the Senate and House sponsorships, and the organization’s growth to nearly 500,000 members in 435 clubs as it marks its Golden Anniversary.
A rural New York Hambletonian tradition faces move to bigger tracks amid talk of harness racing’s growth. The piece notes Goshen's heritage, the U S Trotting Association, and Indiana Fair’s harness program. It also warns about sun exposure and skin health as summer tempers rise at the fairs.
A Civil Service exam for engineering and public roads work is announced by Mr Lehmer, Secretary of the Board of U S Civil Service Examiners. Posts in multiple states offer $4,525 per year, based on training and experience. Applications accepted at the Executive Secretary’s office in Arlington Virginia until further notice. The piece also notes a trend toward dancing in business culture and includes odd digressions about dancing lessons and social polish. The midsection includes unrelated remarks about dancing and exotic foods.
Councilmen of Swissvale Borough reversed a monthly salary hike after taxpayers protested a 400 percent rise for part time work. The six councilmen had boosted pay from 25 to 100 dollars monthly last month and rescinded the action last night returning to 25 dollars.
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