Mayor’s Ante for Pool Falls Far Short
Brilliant Ohio mayor T. V. Oltman reported 476 dollars raised in a 25000 dollar letter campaign to fund a swimming pool. He received about 5400 letters from mayors and citizens nationwide, with many sending one dollar donations to help cover the deficit after three local drownings near a quarry. A California resident cited the Tremonton Utah mayor’s small contribution as a sign of broader efforts.
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Three Directors of C of C Named
Albert Davis, the chamber president, announced the approval of three new directors to fill vacancies on the chamber of commerce board. William Harrington of Bethlehem Steel, Lawrence McDowell of radio station KFOX, and H. G. Appleton of Advance Truck Lines were named to join the board.
Price decontrol widens gaps as some items fall
A 23 city Associated Press survey after price controls ended shows meat prices dropping while items like cigarettes coffee and gasoline rise modestly or stay steady. Consumers report mixed effects with few big shifts besides meat and some kitchen goods. forecasts expect further price moves in fabrics steel and building materials.
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Peoria elects first woman alderman in history
Peoria mayoral election results show Mrs Myrna J Harms 33 and mother of three leading a field of 16 candidates to win a alderman seat. She polled over 15000 votes while fellow candidate Mrs Anne Uppendahl trailed with about 8600 votes in a city of around 112000.
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East German racer Lazarius jailed for escape bid in Berlin
Nacht-Depesche reports Siegfried Lazarius sentenced to five and a half years hard labor for attempting to flee the Russian zone in a racing car. Officials say 2145 east zone refugees entered West Berlin Tuesday, doubling the usual influx and swelling weekly April arrivals to about 000.
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No Lien Bill Aims to Shield Guests’ Property
Sacramento bill bars hotels and motels from placing liens on musical instruments and artificial limbs owned by guests. The measure moved to the governor today, prompted by disputes over creditors’ claims in lodging houses.
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