Volunteers Revive Steam Railroad for Tourist Trips
In Kempton Pennsylvania the Wanamaker Kempton and Southern Railroad resumes steam service as a non profit tourist line formerly run by Reading Company. Volunteers staff the line with ad executives painters and engineers from local firms. Runs May to mid November daily in July August 9 to 5 with other times on weekends and holidays. Fares cost 1 for adults and 60 cents for children. The Kempton to Wanamaker ride covers three miles each way with plans to extend six miles next year and acquire more tracks from Reading Company.
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Kempton
Wey
Wanamaker, Kempton and Southern
Reading Company
Glidden Company
Reading
Kempton Civic Association
Wanamaker
Westinghouse unveils tiny lightning protector for outlets
Westinghouse Electric Corp introduces a two ounce device that plugs into standard 110 volt wall sockets to protect TVs and other appliances from lightning. It is expected to sell for under $3 and safeguards all equipment connected to the outlet.
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Pittsburgh
Westinghouse Electric Corp
Rise in U S income bands 1953 to 1961 reported
Department of Commerce data show that between 1953 and 1961 the share of families with total money income of 5000 dollars or more rose by 53.8 percent. The period reflects rapid growth in household earnings across the nation.
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U.S. Department of Commerce
Teen goat girl runs 300 quarts weekly farm dairy
St Louis story profiles Marco Griffin 17 who operates Xander Goat Milk Co delivering 300 quarts weekly. She milks 74 goats daily on a 54 acre Jefferson County farm aiding her father J C Griffin and a dog named Ring helps herd the goats.
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ST. Louis
Marco Griffin
Xander Goat Milk Co
St. Louis County
Miss Griffin
Marea
Ring
Marco
Griffin
Jefferson County
J. C. Griffin
Color panels trend for kitchen cabinet doors
Pastel colored plastic panels are gaining popularity as sliding doors for wall hung kitchen cabinets. Housing specialists at Allied Chemical's Barrett Division note the trend.
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New York
Allied Chemical
Barrett
Rough and Ready Star Bob Fuller Embraces Home Life
Hollywood profile of Wagon Train actor Bob Fuller detailing his desert escapes and hunting trips with dogs and gear, his wife Patty Lyons, their semi modern San Fernando valley home, and his shift from wild bachelor days to a settled life with two suits and a modest wardrobe.
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Hollywood
Bob Fuller
Fuller
Desert
Patty Lyons
San Fernando Valley
Universal Studios
Bob
Robert Jr
Trooper
Georgia Bell
Montana
Utah
Patty
Chicago
Florida
Laramie
Fullers
Smokey
Punkin
Television in Review and Teen Culture Critique
A critique of teen idol culture and network programming argues that prime time mostly targets adults while neglecting youths. It notes Richard Chamberlain and the Beatles as admired figures, calls for more teen oriented shows, and highlights NBC Sunday Anthony Quinn interview ABC Wide World of Sports Ascot Gold Cup coverage CBS Barbara Streisand long term contract negotiations.
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Hollywood
Dick Clark
Richard Chamberlain
Mr. Novak
Beatles
Swim
Anthony Quinn
NBCTV
ABCTV
Eddie Arcaro
Cbs-Tv
Barbara Streisand
Alignment’s Important New York Driving Woes
A car with wheels misaligned by one degree wears tires seven times faster than proper alignment, says Tyrex Inc the rayon tire cord association. If alignment is two degrees off wear rate can reach fifty times normal.
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Tyrex Inc
Association of Rayon Tire Cord Producers
Easy Sauerkraut Bacon Apple Pork Roast Side
Easy saucepan kraut bacon apples dish combines crumbled bacon with grated apple and undrained kraut. Cook on low heat twenty minutes until hot. Finish with brown sugar if desired. Serves six.
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Owens Corning Fiberglas
William Fuetterer
Fuetterer
Xander
Alexander the Great
Alexander
Alex
B. F. Goodrich
BFG
Television In Review
By Rick DuBrow
Barbara Wall
Science Institute
Indiana University
Miss Wall
Linton-Stockton High School
Gary Evans
Terre Haute Wiley High School
J.U
John G. Cramer
I.U
Mutual and Investment
Maynard H. Baggio
K. J. Brown & Co
East Main St
Bloomfield
Kroger
Everyda
Bayer Aspiria
le Vitalis
Mee
Polident
Gillette
Seve
Gillette Blue Blades
J&j
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