TVA Group Raps Memphis Action
Four Arkansas civic leaders on a TV program accuse Memphis officials of trying to build a municipal power plant after failing to dictate TVA. They warn of a 100 million bond financed project and say TVA cancellations affect payroll, while the Atomic Energy Commission would fund Dixon Yates power. Mayor Tobey defends TVA as needed for growing Memphis.
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Memphis, Tenn
TVA
Arkansas
Jim Hale
West Memphis
Ark
Memphis
Hale
W. K. Ingram
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Dixon-Yates Power
Frank Tobey
Blanchardville Expands School Board to Five Members
In Blanchardville, 65 voters approved a five member board for 1955 56, raising from three. The budget of 125 404 21 was approved with Mrs F L Kingeter reelected for three years and Bernard Gant Milton Frank named to two year terms. Hold over members are Milton Skaife and Eldon Hird. W E Gould chaired the meeting. Ballot clerks were John Metzger and Harold Saether.
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Blanchardville
F. L. Kingeter
Bernard Gant
Milton Frank
Milton Skaife
Eldon Hird
W. E. Gould
John Metzger
Harold Saether
Volunteer Clears Ship Traffic Tioup At Little Chute Span
Little Chute officials spar with Outagamie County over bridge control as traffic jams persist. Arnold Johnson opened the span for free for three commercial vessels and a yacht, after taking over from John Wiley. Johnson planned 8 am to 4 pm service, charging a $5 fee only if operators paid.
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Little Chute
Outagamie County
Arnold Johnson
Fox River Canal
Johnson
John Wiley
Wiley
Paul Kostka
Slayer of 'Healer' Ruled Incompetent
OSHKOSH Leo Paulick 41 of Oshkosh, accused slayer of a self styled faith healer at Neenah, remains incompetent to stand trial per a psychiatrist report filed with Municipal Judge S J Luchsinger. Victim E H Feaver was shot to death July 30 1952. Paulick committed to Center State hospital Aug 12 1952 after ruling of incompetence.
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Oshkosh
Leo Paulick
Neenah
S. J. Luchsinger
E. H. Feaver
Paulick
Center State Hospital
Army Seeks Permanent 578000-Man Peacetime Force
In testimony to a House appropriations subcommittee, former Secretary Stevens said the Army plans a permanent peacetime strength of 578,000 men as the maximum funded for permanent barracks and construction. Under Eisenhower cuts, active strength would drop to 1,027,000 by mid-1956, with no timeline given for reaching 578,000.
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Washington
Congress
Robert T. Stevens
House Appropriations
Eisenhower
Stevens
Higher School Levy Approved for Albany
A tax levy of 48000 dollars was voted for the 1955 56 school year at the annual meeting of Joint District No 8 Monday night at the high school. Walter Fahrney was re elected clerk for a three year term. Other board members are Ralph Jones director and Mrs Ivan Whalen treasurer.
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Albany
Times
Walter Fahrney
Ralph Jones
Ivan Whalen
Agricultural fairs attract six times major league gate
Agricultural fairs draw gate receipts roughly six times those of a typical major league baseball game, highlighting fairs as major regional economic events with strong attendance and spending.
Grandmother Chooses $32,000 on The $64,000 Question
Mrs. Catherine Kreitzer, a 54 year old grandmother from Camp Hill Pennsylvania, declined to risk her $32,000 winnings on a final question for the $64,000 top prize on CBS The $64,000 Question. She cited biblical guidance and said she would keep the present amount in the bank for the time being.
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New York
Catherine Kreitzer
Camp Hill
Hal March
French Resident General Fires Nine Moroccan Officials
Rabat Morocco Gilbert Grandval in six days since assuming the post as French resident general in Morocco dismissed nine French administrative officials in a swift purge.
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Rabat
Morrocco
Morocco
Gilbert Grandval
Seven Boys Die In Banff Avalanche On Mt Temple
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police report seven American boys, six from Philadelphia and one from St. Louis, were killed by an avalanche while attempting to climb Mt Temple in Banff Alberta. The group of 11 Wilderness Club expeditions members faced the fatal slide within 2000 feet of the summit. Park officials say the climb was not known to authorities.
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Banff, Alta
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Mt. Temple
Wilderness Club of
Banff Park
National Park
Secret trial opens for British seaman in Portsmouth
A seaman in Britain's submarine service goes on trial behind closed doors in Portsmouth charged with revealing secret information. The defendant is Able Seaman Michael Ronald Andrews.
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Portsmouth
England
Britain
Michael Ronald Andrews
Amazing bargains in The Times classified
Classified listings highlight daily bargains across categories. Readers are urged to check The Times for updated deals, prices, and notices.
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