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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1957
Page
2
A town faced frequent accidents at four way stops. City Fathers imposed five dollar fines on violators and gradually, repeated tickets increased fines. Citizens resisted but stopped running signs. Traffic penalties cut crashes to zero and town prospered.
The Agriculture Department forecasts higher prices for beef pork lamb and chicken with turkeys remaining relatively cheap. Top round steak averages 90c per pound up from 84c in 1956 with Washington prices around $1.15 at summer’s start. Rib roasts rise from 66c to 70c per pound, chuck roasts about 50c, hamburger 40c.
An airport is essential for future industry locating in Mississippi. Big industry relies on air service to reach ground facilities and private craft access. The state uses aircraft heavily for agriculture with small yellow planes buzzing Delta farmlands for pest control and farming tasks.
A Benson aide downplays higher costs by saying increases don’t hit housewives since 1956 prices were low. A recall check shows 1956 food prices were near their peak for the era, suggesting memory gaps or misleading statements.
The Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association will hold its 16th annual convention at the Buena Vista Hotel in Biloxi on November 3 4 5. M EB Gavin of Lucedale pres ident says arrangements are nearing completion for a program featuring national and state speakers on dealer concerns. Registration from about 330 members is being received by Carl Wallace, Manager, 730 Electric Building, Jackson. Other officers include Homer McLeod, Earl Fyke, James B Estabrook, J D Wise Jr and L Flowers.
In Philadelphia Mayor Richardson Dilworth keeps a Hate File on his desk. He files anonymous drop dead letters and shows them to visitors curious about the pressures of mayoral duties.
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