Tangier Island linked to the past with new telephone network
Tangier Island Virginia gains a nearly $250000 telephone system financed by rural electrification. The town, home to 900 residents and a crab-based economy, will get islandwide telephones replacing aging party lines, altering daily life and tourism potential.
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Tangier Island
Tangier
Chesapeake Bay
Crocketts, Pruitts
Parks
Albert Gingrich
Methodists Church
Orummon
Oscar Watson
Sears Roebuck
Alva Crockett
John Smith
June Crockett
Virginia
Crisfield
Sears
Too Fat Even For Santa Claus in Milwaukee
Herbert A. Cohn, 43, of Skokie, once too heavy for a Santa role, shed about 190 pounds to reach 190 or under after joining TOPS Club. He credits the program’s group support and strict diet, including cutting bread and rich foods, with his transformation from 235 pounds to his current weight.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Herbert A. Cohn
Santa Claus
Herb Cohn
Cohn
Skokie
Tops Club, Inc
Wabash College
TOPS
Comedienne Martha Raye Serves as Nurse in Vietnam
SAIGON AP report says comedienne Martha Raye, a veteran of front-line entertainment for 24 years, swapped her routine last week for two days in an Army field dispensary. She cleansed wounds and changed bandages as part of a civilian aid effort.
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Soc Trang Dispensary
Miss Raye
Vung Tau
Saigon
Vinh Long
Anoth
South Viet Nam
Martha Raye
Mercedes-Benz safety engineering blends performance and protection
Mercedes-Benz builds many models from a limousine to a sports car all engineered to high standards. The cars feature unit body crash absorption, safety cone door locks, padded interiors, and spring mounted hood ornaments to reduce injury. Front and rear disc brakes, self adjusting steering, and heavy duty suspension ensure control in crises and everyday driving. The brand touts safety as integral to driving pleasure and notes a world wide reputation with drivers and safety experts.
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Mercedes-Benz
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America
North Americas
Gulf Coast
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Oak Hill Ave
Hagerstown
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