Milk economics and dairy production insights from the era
The article notes a growing need for trained agricultural workers beyond farming and suggests saving up to three cents per quart by store milk. It cites a 1955 US production figure to illustrate scale, saying if all milk were bottled in square quarts the bottles would circle the earth 134 times. It also places the US fifteenth among seventeen nations for dairy consumption per person per USDA data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Prosecution Clashes With Fiancée In Green Courtroom Tale
In Colman County a new prosecutor, Green, faces his first case defending fiancée Ellen Barker. A missing file, color coded folders, and a color blind witness collide as the judge dismisses the case after Ellen proves the file's presence.
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OB Green
Colman County
Ellen Barker
Job
Ellen
Bob
Court House
Ed Jenkins
Queston
Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
Shift in Public Debt Ownership Shifts to Government Accounts
New York reports a notable shift in who owns the U.S. public debt. As of June 30, individuals and groups held about 67 billion in government securities, led by savings bonds totaling 500 billion. Government investment accounts rose to 53.5 billion, narrowing the gap with commercial banks, which held about 10 billion more than six months earlier.
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New York
U S Population Growth Seen Through 1960 Census
Metropolitan Life statisticians project U S population at 178 million by 1960 and a 27 percent rise in the 1950s. Since World War II, about 29 million people were added, with the Far West fastest growing. California gains lead, adding about 3.1 million for a total around 13.7 million, second only to New York State.
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New York
United States
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Far West
California
New York State
Washington Becomes True Diplomatic Center With Embassies
Washington hosts 75 foreign embassies as nearly every independent nation maintains an embassy in the capital. Among 81 diplomatic missions, six are lesser legations headed by ministers or charges d affaires. New envoys include Morocco Sudan and Tunisia with top rank status.
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Washington
Morocco
Sudan
Taniaia
Switzerland
Yemen
Hungary
Romania
Latvia
Lithuania
Tidal Flats Vital Nursery Grounds For Marine Life
Tidal mud flats in estuaries and bays form essential nursery habitats for oysters clams menhaden shrimp striped bass and other species. These flats support multi million dollar fisheries and are threatened by reclamation and dumping.
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Washington
America
Europe and Coal Mainstay of Europe Energy Economy
Washington reports the Organization for Economic Cooperation notes a growing gap between energy supply and demand in Western Europe. COE asserts coal will be the energy backbone for many years, shaping policy and industry outlooks across member nations.
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Europe
Washington
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
Exhibit Shows Everyday Life in Early America
The Smithson ian Institution opened a new 180 by 55 foot hall in Washington presenting domestic paraphernalia and furnishings from seaboard America from initial settlement to the industrial revolution. It uses 17th century house interiors and 19th century schoolroom displays with 52 cases, diagrams, maps, and narrative labels. Interactive lighting and proximity-triggered tape narration add modern dimensions to the exhibit.
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Washington
America
Smithsonian Institution
Seaboard
Hall of Antiquities
Fatal Accidents Rise in 1956 Across United States
New data show about 95 000 lives lost in 1956 due to accidents, the second straight yearly increase. Motor vehicle deaths reached roughly 40 000, a 2 000 rise and a new annual high. Home accidents totaled around 28 000, public non vehicle incidents about 16 000, and occupational accidents about 14 000, with over 3 000 involving vehicles.
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New York
United States
Early Artist Painted Record of Old West
Washington report notes George Catlin, a Philadelphia painter and former lawyer, traveled with dragoons and explorers a century ago to portray eminent Indians and frontier life. His prolific work, often four or five paintings per day, aimed for realism over romanticism and reflects clashes with textbooks. His mother was an Iroquois prisoner in the Wyoming Valley massacre.
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Washington
George Catlin
Philadelphia
Wyoming Valley
Distance No Matter To True Music Lover
In rural zones music fans travel long distances for concerts and rehearsals. Humboldt County Little Symphony members trek 130 miles weekly to rehearsals. Mountain communities in Asheville area drive up to 30 miles for traditional ballads. Colorado teacher Lloyd Bader travels 60 000 miles yearly in a trailer to teach five towns and three rural areas.
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Chicago
California
Humboldt County
Little Symphony
Asheville
Colorado
Lloyd Bader
Ductile Cast Iron Promises Reformed Engineering Metal
International Nickel announces a new ductile cast iron foundry product in 1948. The material is non brittle and bendable, expanding engineering use and expected to rank as a major ferrous metal in tonnage within years.
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New York
International Nickel
Christian Church announces services and Independence Day events
Norman Baptists led by Minister R Able offer Bible school at 9 30 with Earl Le Fever as superintendent. Morning worship 10 30 observation of the Lord's supper every Lord's day. Evening service 7 30 features James 3:1 12 sermon The Unruly Tongue. July 5 sacred concert by Lordsmen and Lincoln Boys quartet. attendance urged.
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Bible School
Earl le Fever
Christian Nursing Home
Ladies Aid
Lordsmen
Lincoln
Pitfalls In America sermon at Marshall church
Congregational news lists Rev. Louis L. Miller sermon topic Pitfalls In America at 10 30 am with a frank warning on dangers in national life. Sunday school at 9 15 am led by Charles Bush. PF sinwiener roast meeting at Renner residence next Sunday 5 pm. Agricultural note discusses corn and soybean planting options after June 2025.
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Charles Bush
America
Pf's
Renner
Festive Holiday Dishes Highlight Olive Cucumber Salad and Lamb Glaze
A flavorful sauce combines olives cucumber and mayonnaise for salads. Lamb roasts with peach halves filled with mint jelly, heated to glaze. Buttered fan tan rolls top with brown sugar walnuts. A bright punch blends sugar syrup lemon pineapple juice with sparkling water. Broccoli with sour cream almonds serves as a party vegetable.
Notice of claim date in estate of Barney Hammond
Estate of Barney Hammond deceased in Clark County Illinois sets August 5 1957 as claim date. Creditors may file claims with Administrator Anna Finkbiner without summons through that date. Omer T Shawler attorney Marshall Illinois adv 24-3.
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Barney Eiammond
Barney Hammond
Clark County
Millnois
Anna Finkbiner
Publication Notice in Clark County Illinois Circuit Court
Grace Orndorff sues Mary Kirby and others in Clark County chancery for partition of south forty acres in section 26 township 12 north range 11 west. Geneva Kirby and Paul Richardson Kirby must answer by July 15 1957 or default will be entered. Ray Burkybile Circuit Clerk. Snavely Miller Meehling attorneys. Marshall Illinois. Ad 24-8.
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Circuit Court
Grace Orndorff
Mary Kirby
Geneva Kirby
Paul Richardson Kirby
Clark County
Illinois
Minois
Marshall
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USDA
Greenland
Didavov
Don Wood
Early
Christian Church
Norman
R. Able
Congregational News Marshall
Louis L. Miller
University of Ilinois Agronomist
Emperor Hirohito
Japan
Imperial Palace
Helen Nale
Audrey Lane Bureau
NWNS
West Adama Street
Board of Review
John van Fleet
Clark County Board of Review
State of Illinois
Clark
Ray Burkybile
Snavely
Miler & Meehling
Keiser Building Marshall, Dunols
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