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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
2
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A dated radio television programming page lists shows and times for June 30 and July 1, including Howdy Doody, News, Today in Indiana, Dragnet, and Starlight Theater. Interspersed are trivia lines: incisor teeth of pocket gophers grow an inch weekly, one billion dollars in U S juke boxes yearly, moose size and belligerence, quill pens dating to 19th century, and Japan's royal throne as the oldest. WBTO 1800 KILOCYCLES LINTON RADIO.
A 1937 column praises the Boy Scouts of America for youth rehabilitation, noting over a million active members as of April 1937 and highlighting Cleveland’s crime reduction through Scout programs. It mentions a July jamboree with 400 Scouts from 24 lands and 25 000 American youths, plus a civic improvement board formed by reformed youths.
A record 3 644 polio cases have been reported in the United States this year, the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis said Monday. Florida Texas Nevada California and Montana lead in cases, with Basil O’Connor noting the surge strains funds and announcing an emergency drive to replenish resources.
Miss Estelle Phillips announces the 10:00 a.m. Thursday project meeting for Food Preparation groups 2 through 5 is cancelled due to a called gathering of all leaders of girls 4-H projects.
In the first half of 1954 the March of Dimes distributed over four million dollars to local chapters and sent 900000 dollars in emergency aid in June. The emergency drive will run August 16 to 31 to raise twenty million dollars for this year’s program while continuing aid to 67000 patients from prior years.
From its size and breadth and the magnificent modern styling, the car exudes custom stature. Buick offers horsepower, coil springs, fur wheels, and Safety Power Steering for smooth handling. Buy with prudence and arrange a demonstration this week.
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