Connecticut Faces Large Flood Cleanup With Federal Aid Pledged
Connecticut the hardest hit among six Northeast states reports smashed homes and debris filled factories and stores. President Eisenhower promised federal aid to New England and qualified Pennsylvania Massachusetts New York New Jersey and Rhode Island for relief. Governor Ribicoff toured Fairfield County meeting business owners and homeowners in Norwalk Danbury Stamford Georgetown New Canaan and Greenwich as Gilbert & Bennett Mfg. Co. in Georgetown estimated a half million dollars and two to three months to recover.
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Chevrolet Sets Record on Pikes Peak with Secret 1956 Model
A camouflaged 1956 Chevrolet reportedly set a NASCAR certified stock car record on Pikes Peak, achieving a breakthrough run on the famed 170 turn course. The recount emphasizes the car’s performance and safety as it becomes the first new model to prove itself on the mountain road.
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Pikes Peak
Saved 17 Years To Purchase Car, Finally Gets It
Akron Ohio Frank Lomax a 68 year old railroad mechanic finally took delivery of a new automobile after saving since 1921 for a down payment. He paid 300 dollars toward the price and the dealer added 102 dollars interest. He cannot drive until he passes a license test.
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Akron
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Frank Lomax
Lomax
Miracle Cushion Holds False Teeth Tight and Firm
Snug Denture Cushions claim to secure loose dentures, easing sore gums. Applied in minutes, they supposedly keep plates in place without adhesives, peel out when replacement needed, and cost money.
Oklahoma invites Princess Margaret to state celebration
Oklahoma City plans its semicentennial for 1957 inviting Princess Margaret to attend. R G Miller a commission member notes the flag history and the possibility of an English visit if she remains unattached.
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Princess Margaret of England
Oklahoma
Semicentennial Commission
Princess Margaret
Carolina
R. G. Miller
Commission
Dallas hat designer sends blue bonnet hat to Princess Margaret
Dallas designer Richard Englander sent a blue satin heart shaped hat with pearl trim to Princess Margaret. The hat, inspired by Texas blue bonnet, is adjustable and intended as a symbolic romantic gift.
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Texas
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