Water shortages loom nationwide as droughts bite
The Geological Survey warns of widespread water risk with over 10 000 towns facing shortages. One in seven cities with 10 000 residents restrict usage at times. A national conference on water resources will meet in St Louis January 24 25 under the U S Chamber of Commerce to outline a unified policy and coordinated planning.
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Frederick
Geological Survey
St. Louis
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Modern Girls and Fashion Through the Ages
The piece contrasts past and present female attire, detailing undergarments and outerwear from earlier decades versus today. It notes ankle length skirts with petticoats, black stockings, and horsehair furniture protection, then describes teenagers in tighter nylon attire and the shift toward slacks and a different aesthetic.
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Jong
Oklahoma
Brooklyn
Optician
Home Rule Brightens Local Government Prospects
Maryland embraces home rule to empower counties and cities. Frederick reports show charter reforms lowering inventory assessments for manufacturers and businesses. A federal commission praises flexible local governance as states like Wisconsin New York and Texas illustrate improved charters and services. Lutherans in New York grow to 2,206,280 members, up 2.93 percent from 1954, per the 1956 yearbook. Ben Nevis stands at 4,460 feet in western Scotland.
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Maryland
Frederick
General Assembly
Federal Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Wisconsin
New York
Texas
Commission On Intergovern
Washington
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