Cheeks Electric Promotes Airtemp Air Conditioning
Cheeks Electric Service of West Monroe promotes Chrysler Airtemp units claiming lower running costs and greater comfort versus cheaper imports. Owner Clyde Cheek stresses a five year warranty and direct service without middlemen, urging homeowners to compare efficiency and total cost of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrysler
Cheeks Electric Service
Woodrow
West Monroe
Clyde Cheeks
John Fogleman
Cheeks
Airtemp
Clyde Cheek
Cheeks Electric
Van-Trow Olds Cadillac Service Leads Twin Cities
Van-Trow Olds Cadillac Company runs the largest auto service department in the Twin Cities area. Factory trained mechanics, modern equipment, and a 17 500 square foot shop ensure prompt attention from Heathcock or an assistant. Located on Louisville avenue, call FA 5 3806 for pick up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heathcock
Van-Trow
Service Department
Heathcock
van Trow
Louisville Avenue
House Group Votes Public Works Funds
The House Appropriations Committee approved 1,074,041,500 for federal public works for the new fiscal year starting July 1, withheld 1,974,500 below President Eisenhower’s request. Funds include 749,445,226 for Army Engineers and Reclamation water projects and 779,638,300 for Army Engineers with additional allocations to the Bonneville and Southeastern and Southwestern Power Administrations and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
Army Engineers
Bureau of Reclamation
Reclamation Bureau
Bonneville Power Administration
Southeastern Power Administration
Southwestern Power Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Plane Crash Kills Three in Butte Area
Three Billings men died when their private Cessna 170 crashed nine miles south of Butte and burned. Coroner Emmett Paulsen identified the victims as Joseph Brocha Wayne Schrunk and R M Wilson all with B and R Boiler Service Billings. The crash near John Galasso home woke no one except the burning wreckage.
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Butte
Mont
Billings
Emmett Paulsen
Joseph Brocha
Wayne Schrunk
R. M. Wilson
B. and R. Boiler Service
John Gallaso
Galasso
Mental Illness Patients Decline In Hospitals
New York AP reports the National Association for Mental Health notes a drop in resident mental hospital patients from 551,390 in June 1956 to 548,563 in June 1957 due to more releases after treatment. Mental illness remains the leading national health issue, affecting about one in ten people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National
Assny For Mental Health
Oyster dredging boats limited to sailing craft in Chesapeake Bay
Law permits only sailing vessels for oyster dredging in Chesapeake Bay and prohibits use of power driven boats. This restriction aims to protect waters and ensure traditional harvesting methods remain in force.
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Chesapeake Bay
Cotton Ginners From La Miss To Hold Meet
Cotton ginners from Louisiana and Mississippi will gather in New Orleans June 18 20 for their 28th annual meeting. Thurman Sensing of Nashville Tennessee executive vice president of the Southern States Industrial Council will be the main speaker. Presiding over the gathering will be John T Carroll of Gilbert president of the Louisiana Mississippi Cotton Ginners Association Inc.
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Jackson, Miss
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Orleans
Thurman Sensing
Nashville, Tenn
Southern States Industrial Council
John T. Carroll
Gilbert
Louisiana-Mississippi Cotton Ginners Association, Inc
Reds Question Sputnik as Spatial Spy
Washington says the Pentagon chief space scientist doubts Russian use of the Sputnik III as a spy satellite. Dr. Herbert York notes no evidence of reconnaissance use and warns it could take 12 to 18 months to orbit such a satellite. He adds the U S is catching up in space and missiles, though the Soviets still lead in booster rockets.
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Washington
UPS
Pentagon
United States
Herbert York
Defense Department
Advanced Research Projects Agency
CBS
York
Alexander Bell Spent 35 Summers at Beinn Bhreagh
Alexander Graham Bell spent 35 summer vacations at Beinn Bhreagh overlooking Baddeck Bay in Nova Scotia.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Beinn Bhreagh
Beautiful Mountain
Baddeck Bay
Nova Scotia
Economy Auto Supply aims to be a house of bargains
P E Massey owner of Economy Auto Supply promotes his West Monroe store as a house of bargains promising quality for quality and customers can buy in confidence. The article notes the store brand and customer trust under Massey’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Supply
House of Bargains
P. E. Massey
Economy Auto Supply
West Monroe
Trenton
West Mon
GOP Count on Eco Recovery to Shift Tide in 1958
In Washington AP dispatch, Republicans pin hopes on an economic upturn to blunt a shifting political tide. Senator Knowland notes California's downturn influenced votes in the GOP governor race, while Senator Mansfield sees early signs of Democratic gains amid improving conditions. The report mentions broad party implications for the November elections.
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Washington
William F. Knowland
Rcalif
California
Knowland
Atty
Edmund G
Pati) Brown
Mike Mansfield
Senate
Montana
Van Trow Service Center Liner Stands Largest Twin Cities Shop
A factory trained mechanic at Van-Trow on 1204 Louisville examines a customer’s car on a lift in the department’s service area. The shop emphasizes use of the best equipment for repair and upkeep. Photo credit Bill Coleman.
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Ben Woods
van Trow
Van-Trow
Louisville
Bill Coleman
Tuareg Women Assert Equality in North African Society
Nomadic Tuareg Berber women challenge traditional roles as narratives from the National Geographic Society describe them as seeking equal status with men. They marry at will and demand to speak in councils, reshaping gender norms among their communities.
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North Africa
National Geographic Society
Johnston's No-Roach Advertising Claim
Scientists recommend modern pest control with Johnston's No-Roach. The colorless coating targets roaches and ants on table legs cabinets and sills providing months of effect. Sold at Childs Food Stores Dixie Dandy 7 11 Triple S Caldwell's Sellaliotas and local stores.
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Johnston
Childs Food
Dixie Dandy
Triple S
Caldwell's
Sellaliotas
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Chrysler Airtemp
C. E. Crossland, Jr
Pargoud Boulevard
Monroe
Moore and Breckinridge
Twin Cities
Wworld
James
OcSiard St
Everest & Jennings
Hollywood
Cesters Snell’s Limbs & Braces
Catalpa ST
Chrysler Corp
Monroe Steam Laundry
St. Grand St
ASA Tls
Winn Trim CO
W. M
THE
Lieber Company
Eleventh St. Dial
Monroe Builders Specialties, Inc
Formica
Desiard
Oldsmobile
Cadillacs
Olds Cadillac Company
Twin City
Olds
Cadillac
House Group
Public Works
Miss
Sputnik
Roe
Dial
GOP
Mansfield
Herman Williams
Kellogg Oil Company
Twin City Neon Sign Co
Powell Sheet Metal Works
Signs, Inc
Howard Griffin
Chain Saw Headquarters
Cypress ST
West
United Machinery Services
General Motors
Little Mule
Cypress
Pan-Am
Kellogg Oil Co., Inc
Danny Frantom Glass CO
Monroe Dial FA
Gene’s Sporting Goods
North Louisiana Tractor Co., Inc
Monroe, LA
Luther
Dixie Moving & Storage
ROYAL
Scott Truck & Tractor CO
Farmall TrActors—International TruCks
Dessard ST
Ray
Brown-Rivers-Scogin, Inc
McCain-Richards
Bridge St. W. Monroe
Venetian Blind CO
Sterlington Road
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