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Newspaper

Marshall Herald

Location

Marshall, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1955

Page

6

Government information probe questions secrecy in agencies

A subcommittee of the House Government Information Committee leads a broad inquiry into government secrets and disclosure practices. Congressman Moss distributes a five and a half page questionnaire to all departments and media outlets to gauge transparency and the public’s right to know.

Mark Twain House Government Information Committee John E. Moss California Washington Congressman Moss American Society of Newspaper Editors American Newspaper Publisher's Association Sigma Delta Chi Journalistic Fraternity Country Ging Moss Clare Hoffman Michigan Defense Department Hubert Humphrey Minn

The Pennant Hope Rests With a Rookie Pinch Hitter

In a tense series opener veteran Clay Hawkins reluctantly passes the at bat to a sandy haired rookie who hits two home runs and three singles. Chev Nichols, the manager, notes the shift as Hank, newly mortgaged to the big moment, earns a full-time spot. Clay admits aging and a new wife change his role as the season unfolds.

Clay Hawkins Hawkins Nichols Clay Hawking Chev Chevy Ball Park Chev Nichols Hank

Millionth Book Added to Library of Congress Shelf

Washington notes the Library of Congress added its 10 millionth item among 306 746 books and pamphlets in fiscal 1954. The 1600 established library, once damaged by fires and later expanded, served lawmakers with 69 000 legislative reference requests last year.

Washington Library of Congress British Museum Bibliotheque Nationale Paris Capitol Thomas Jefferson

Moderate Decrease In Traffic Deaths

Hartford report shows 1964 traffic deaths at 35 500 down from 38 500 in 1963 with injuries at 1 960 000 versus 2 140 000 prior year. Excessive speed remains top cause with 12 380 deaths. weekend crashes total 13 980 killed and 678 000 injured. Pedestrian deaths fell to 7 700 from 6 600. Saywalking cited as main pedestrian danger. Saturday most dangerous day. first yearly decline since 1940.

Hartford Conn Travelers

Don’t Blame Corn When Things Don’t Pop

East Lansing, Mich. A Michigan State College farm expert explains popcorn pops from Kernel moisture. If moisture is low, steam is insufficient and pops are weak or none. Excess moisture is rare in stores but can occur in homes with low humidity.

East Lansing Mich Dexter Farm Crope Michigan State College

Judge Dodges Answer To Defendant's Quiz

In Chicopee Massachusetts District Judge Daniel M Keyes dodged a defendants question in a drunkenness case The defendant asked if the judge could ask a question The judge replied he could and refused to answer citing potential self incrimination The judge then ordered psychiatric tests for the defendant.

Chicopee Mass Daniel M. Keyes Keyes

Japanese Prince Mikasa Teaches History at Tokyo Women’s Univ

Young brother of Emperor Hirohito, Prince Mikasa, has started a part time lecture role in ancient oriental history at Tokyo Women’s University. University officials report the monthly salary of six dollars and forty eight cents.

Tokyo Prince Mikasa Hirohito Women’s University

Farm Advisers Desk Highlights Wheat Dates and Local Ag News

The Clark County advise on wheat sowing stresses a October 4 to 6 fly free date to curb Heasian fly buildup. Dual wheat resists the fly. Paul Behner and Roy Newman will plant some. Soil tests are cost effective for precise plant food use. The Clark County Hereford Breeders plan a fall sale on October 12 with 10 bulls 20 bred females 14 cows with calves and fat open heifers. Harnett Wright was named to the Agricultural Economics advisory committee at the College of Labor. Pawnee wheat is on not on the price support blacklist. confirm variety. Advice on gilt selection stresses twelve nipples and eight+ pig litters. Poultry lice control tips include dipping or painting roosts with nicotine sulfate. Illinois corn harvest tips emphasize careful operation of the mechanical picker to reduce losses.

Clark County Paul Behner Roy Newman Martinsville Clark ‘County Hereford Breeders Association Harnett Wright West Union College of Borer Harnett Illinois Farm Bureau Pari ‘Management Service Earry

Safety rules for corn picker operation this fall

The passage warns about corn picker accidents and advises stopping the picker before leaving the tractor seat. It stresses turning off power before clearing rolls, keeping guards in place, and maintaining safety shields on power take-offs. It urges keeping equipment clean to prevent field fires and watching for leaks and trash near manifolds and exhaust pipes.

Tractor safety note warns of fuel leak and fire risk

A fragment warns about metal sediment bulbt on a gas tank that may prevent a fire. It advises keeping a fire extinguisher on the tractor or picker.

Card of Thanks from Mrs Ray Spittler

Mrs Ray Spittler expresses gratitude for cards, flowers and prayers sent during hospital stay and after returning home.

Mrs. Ray Spittler

Actor's heartfelt wish to play Curley in Oklahoma fulfilled

Jaenly Ad mits that he never wished so hard for anything in his life as he did for the role of Curley in the film version of the phenomenal Oklahoma. The superb singing and acting in the role attest to his wish coming true. Tenny Marvin, an nouncer who still works for Arther

Sordor Jaenly Curley Oklahoma Tenny Marvin Arther

Unforgettable Show Tunes Span Love and Mystery

The list catalogs songs like Se Im Love Belle Young Lovers Stranger im Paradice Strange Music and I Love You. The phrases hint at themes of romance identity and wonder across a theatrical repertoire.

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