Death by DIY TV Antenna Dangers and Safety Rules
A warning from the Western Pennsylvania Safety Council links rising home television antenna installations to deadly accidents. Faulty wiring, improper ladder use, and near power lines cause electrocutions, falls, and fires. Advice emphasizes sizing up the job, avoiding utility poles, metal ladders, and keeping clear of power lines, with steps to ensure safe installation and compliance with building codes.
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Ial & Yard-Stick
Western Pennsylvania Safety Council
Holidays Hold Dangers For the Small Children
Fire safety advice warns parents about holiday hazards for young children. Guidelines include flameproofing loosely woven clothing, using UL labeled electrical toys, supervising play, avoiding flame or pressure toys, and not leaving children alone. Fire deaths among under fives and ages 5 to 14 are cited to stress caution.
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Na ‘Tional Board of Fire
Many Cities Plan Welcome For GLS During Yuletide
Many cities and nearby military installations plan joint Christmas celebrations under the theme Let There Be No Strangers Here. The National Recreation Association promotes civilian military events nationwide with New Brunswick and Camp Kilmer cited as a model for inclusive festivities. San Diego and Norfolk plan joint activities and sailors will host parties for needy children aboard Navy ships during the holidays.
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National Recreation Association
New Brunswick
Nat
Camp Kilmer
San Diego
Cal
Norfolk
City Park and Recreation Department
Navy
United Defense Fund
Community Chest
United Fund
Framingham Teachers College Marks Daylight Saving History
An 8- to 9-sentence fragment recounts a 100 year reflection on daylight saving and school appreciation. It mentions J Benjamin Franklin in 1784 proposing time shifts and notes College officials urging such a proposal. The text references Cal vin Hall gratitude to the town and aims to conserve daylight for residents.
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Framingham
State Teachers College
J. Benjamin Franklin
Calvin Hall
Annica
Real estate loans rise in Pennsylvania banks in 1953
James Brucklacher reports Pennsylvania bank real estate loans grew more than ten percent in 1953. Total bank real estate investments at June 30, 1959 stood at 1.616 billion, up 162.3 million from 1952. FHA and VA insured residential loans led gains with FHA up 16.3 percent. Mortgage loans reached over seven of ten applicants, averaging above 6000 dollars.
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Pennsylvania
James &. Brucklacher
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
Cumberland County National Bank & Trust Co
New Cumberland
Brucklacher
FHA
Federal Housing Administration
Pennsylvania Bankers, Association
Christmas trees Seen as Major Fire Hazard Says Radio
A Moscow radio report warns Christmas trees are a serious fire risk when indoors. Advice stresses cool placement away from heat sources, water, and flame. turn off lights when unattended. inspect needles for dryness. avoid wrapping lights around the trunk. use only safe electric sets and keep trains away. The note cites Andrei Vishinsky and a UN session anecdote amid broader safety tips and a Chicago bridge note.
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London
Moscow
Andrei
Vishinsky
United Na
Toma
Yional Board of Fire Underwriters
Seaton
Jan Pretty
Havelysninsky
Soviet
Vishingky
U.N
General Assembly
New Sori
Laundry Set with Washing Machine and Iron Ad
An early 20th century laundry set features a washing machine with iron, large adjustable wringer, revolving clothes dryer, and cloth basket. Includes high steel ironing board, enamel iron, clothes pins, and folding table with removable seats. Frames offered in white with green brown or red upholstery.
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Zelzinski
Chicago (Sf
United States
Imerican Laboratoriet
Lodi
California
Trane
Chubby Walker
Rickey, Jr
Santa
U. S. Army
Bronk
Junior
mo+torman
Rocker
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