Highway 60 Should Preserve Scenic Beauty Not Sign Overload
Editor Jenkin Lloyd Jones warns that U S Highway 60 could suffer from garish billboards and tasteless signs like old Route 66. He cites Williamsburg Carmel and Coral Gables as examples of preserving beauty to boost tourism and asks for zoning limits on rural advertising.
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California
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Houston
Reader letters defend rail workers amid industry complaints
Keith W. Owen argues that rail unions remain responsible and essential to public safety and service. He contends editors exaggerate labor faults, cites productivity gains, and challenges the ICC rate rulings while urging fair competition and proper management.
Feathered Prop Cracks Property in Guaymas Crash
Ralph Kennedy of Los Angeles feathered his prop when his private airplane collided with a buzzard near Guaymas Mexico. The impact cracked the propeller forcing an emergency landing on the beach near the city.
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Ralph Kennedy
Los Angeles
Kennedy
Just Great Electric Toothbrush Shines On Soles
A tongue in cheek note from Changing Times praises a new electric toothbrush for its surprising ability to polish hard to reach areas around shoe soles, claiming surprising effectiveness in unlikely spots.
Faithful leader turns plant profits to missionary work
R. Stanley Tam, president of the State Smelting and Refining Corp. of Lima Ohio, redirected increasing profits to church and missionary causes from 1940 to 1955 becoming a trustee of his company. He travels extensively to support missions and has funded seven full time missionaries with plans for further outreach.
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Review of the News in Years Past 1943 highlights
Mount Etna line is breached by Allied forces as Axis defenses crumble. Montgomery's 8th Army advances. Roosevelt endorsement of armistice proposal to Italy noted. Local drives raise funds for cigarettes for Yanks. Navy reports a missing sailor. Mayo family kidnap attempt thwarted. NRA code wage gains cited. Local officials elected and regulatory moves announced amid wartime economy.
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Uawa-Cio
Motor Meter Gauge & Equipment Co
St. Paul
Carl Mueller
Herman Rick
Charles W. Mayo
Rochester
Minn
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Surgeon Tribune
R. W. Davis
Verdeta
la Crosse & Southeastern Railroad
Viroqua
Chaseburg
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Get The Economy Flight Out Of Steerage
Inez Robb argues for fundamental reform of transatlantic air travel economy seating. She urges abolishing deluxe and first class, expanding economy space, and creating a one-class system to provide real leg room and comfort for travelers despite fares.
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Atlantic
International Air Transport Association
IATA
Wisconsin Tax Bill Prompts Regretful Legislators Back Home
Madison probes of a new state tax package reveal broad discontent among lawmakers and constituents. The measure taxes beer, imposes a $2 filing fee with no income link, and shifts $7 million from local treasuries, provoking warnings of further ill effects as 1965 approaches.
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Alfonsi
Wisconsin
Air-Conditioning Gains Ground as Everyday Necessity
In the mass of homes and autos air conditioning shifts from luxury to necessity. Costs for home systems run $1,500 to $2,000 for medium homes though smaller window units offer relief. Government data show productivity gains and reduced absenteeism with cooled workplaces, and health benefits support comfortable, healthier living.
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Babson Park
Mass
Potato Chip Gang Baffles Tucson Police
Tucson police seek a gang that has broken into a local chip company for six weekends, stealing only potato chip and cookie packages. Officers say no other items were taken and the motive remains unclear.
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Tucson, Ariz
Tucson
Tucson Youth Seeks More Time to Pay Traffic Fine
Angel Ix Ochoa of Tucson asked Justice of the Peace Clark H. Johnson for extra time to raise 35 dollars for a traffic fine. Johnson refused, noting Ochoa received the citation two years ago.
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Ariz
Angel Ix
Ochoa
Justice of the Peace
Clark H. Johnson
Johnson
Self-styled expert misreads endgame in bridge duplicate
In a Jeopardy of knowledge tale a bridge expert misreads East’s hand misplayed six spades by South. He wins the diamond but West timely ruffs the last trick to set the contract and a pawnshop ad closes the piece offering a copy of Win at Bridge from Oswald Jacoby.
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Bridge
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La Crosse Tribune Masthead and Subscription Rates Notice
The La Crosse Tribune lists editors and staff with pricing for home delivery and mail subscriptions. Rates shown cover within and beyond 75 miles of La Crosse, detailing one year, six months, three months, and monthly options, with separate Sunday edition pricing and advance payment terms.
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