Doubling Up Effort Urged for March of Dimes Campaign
Idaho county March of Dimes chairmen were urged to redouble their efforts for a January campaign led by Donald S. Whitehead. He stressed the need for increased funds for polio research, noting gamma globulin tests in Provo, Houston, and Sioux City as steps toward a polio vaccine, and urged the public to contribute to the 1953 March of Dimes.
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March of Dimes
Idaho
Donald S. Whitehead
State March of Dimes
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Whitehead
Provo
Houston
Tex
Sioux City
No Suspenders Causes High School Locker Room Laughs
After a tough loss to Cascade a Riggens High School football tackle hid in embarrassment as his pants remained crouched during the final play. The humorous mishap drew chuckles from teammates and spectators.
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Cascade
Riggens
Polio Crisis Deepens in Idaho as Costs Soar
Whitehead warn polio toll pushes Idaho and county treasuries into a financial crisis. The March of Dimes funds cover current patients and lingering post polio care, with many cases requiring years of treatment and emergency equipment.
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Treasuries
National Foundation
Idaho
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March of Dimes
Price Reductions Announced by Pontiac for 1953 models
Pontiac Motor division, first GM unit to unveil the 1953 line, states price cuts up to 100 dollars on select models with no overall increases. New body, longer wheelbase, interiors and features spotlighted. Prices start at 1788.36 for the Chieftain Special six, 2009.51 for the deluxe Chieftain eight. wagons cut up to 100 dollars. All 1953 Pontiacs offer six or eight cylinder engines with Hydra-Matic drive optional. The rifle note appears unrelated.
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General Motors
R. M. Critchfield
Pontiac Motor Division
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