Visiting Soviet Farm Delegates On 4-Day Tour of South Dakota
Soviet farm delegates begin a four day tour of South Dakota farms and institutions starting in Yankton with stops in Mitchell Huron and Aberdeen before heading to Minnesota. The itinerary is crowded as they seek to learn about American farming while Moscow officials discuss broader tours including Canada and possible Mexico visit.
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South Dakota
Yankton, S. D
Yankton
Mitchell
Huron
Hedfield
Aberdeen
Minnesota
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
University
Columbus
Agriculture Committee of the Chamber of Commerce
Behlen Manufacturing Co
Vladimir Matskevich
Washington
Mexico
President Considers Talbott's Successor
Washington says Harold E. Talbott will resign as Air Force secretary after a business probe and the President accepts the move. Eisenhower praises Talbott's service as critics debate ethics. Potential successors named include George N. Craig Carl Hinshaw James Douglas Lee White and Fred Crawford.
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Washington
Harold E. Talbott
Air Force
Eisenhower
Talbott
Defense Wilson
Pentagon
George N. Craig
Indiana
Carl Hinshaw
Calif
James Douglas
Lee White
New York
Fred Crawford
Cleveland
Baltimore Livestock Market Report USDA Prices
Livestock market update from Baltimore shows cattle 100 head not enough to set a basis. calves 75 scattered, high utility to high choice dealers 14.00 to 23.00. Hogs 350 head US No 1-3 180-220 lb barrows and gilts mostly 16.75, 220-240 lbs 16.25-16.50, 240-270 lbs 15.00-16.00, 270-300 lbs 14.00-14.75, 300 lbs and heavier 14.00 down. 120-140 lbs 13.75-15.00, 140-180 lbs 15.00-16.50, top around 15.75 at 160 lbs. Choice sows under 13.50-14.00, 400-450 lbs 12.50-13.00, 450-500 lbs 11.50-12.00, 500-550 heavier 9.00 down. Sheep 50 head, short of early estimate, no sales.
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Baltimore
Stock Not Bonded In Birmingham Financial Statement
In Birmingham a woman filed a statement of financial condition with an application for surplus foods, listing stocks and bonds. The filing appears to contain unclear wording and a possible misentry. Local officials will review the document for accuracy and eligibility.
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Birmingham
Ala
Surfus Foods
Screen Actors Guild Set Friday Start for Strike
Hollywood movement plans a strike by all actors in filmed TV shows starting Friday. The action follows unresolved bargaining over work rules and compensation, signaling a major disruption to television productions nationwide.
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Hollywood
Screen Actors Guild
Detroit Traffic Court Dismisses Bennallack Case
Ralph Bennallack told a Traffic Court judge the policeman witness was right and issued a ticket for jaywalking at a red light. The charge was dismissed after Bennallack explained he started crossing on green but was slower than usual, noting his age of 91.
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Detroit
Ralph Bennallack
Bennallack
5 000 Expected to Attend Annual UMW Labor Day Meet
District 29 UMWA expects about 5000 attendees for the Labor Day observance at Woodrow Wilson High School athletic field Beckley on September 5. Titus Titler and secretary Carl Bunch anticipate speakers from Washington office and multiple counties including Raleigh McDowell Mercer Greenbrier Fayette and Wyoming. plans for first aid contest spearheaded by C E Jones with local unions invited to enter.
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UMW
United Mine Workers of America
Beckley
Carl Bunch
George Titler
District 29
UMWA
Titler
Washington
Bunch
Raleigh
McDowell
Mercer
Greenbrier
Fayette
Wyoming
Woodrow Wilson
Committee On
Oak Hill
Clyde W. Runyons
Umwa International Teller
Lochgelly
C. E. Jones
Jones
West Virginia
G. L. Gilpin
South Kanawha St
Huntington
Expensive Meal Case Attracts City Drive Inn Owner
William Randolph Grose pleaded guilty to petit larceny and fraud in Magistrate Thurman courts. He paid 35 dollars plus costs after last week's arrest for driving off with a tray and food from Pete and Bob's Valley Drive Inn. Bob Long, owner, says theft of trays is common in drive-ins and that car hops often bear the loss. he seeks county law enforcement help to curb the practice.
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William Randolph Grose
Sophia
T. N. Thurman
Grose
Bob Long
Pete
Bob
Valley Drive Inn
Valley Drive
Long
Wyoming Avenue
Congress Seeks Adjournment Amid Tight Senate Vote
Congress works to wind up the 1955 session as hours of debate and key votes loom. Senate Democrats risk losing the majority, with 37 Republicans and 33 Democrats present on a major roll call. Public housing fights return to the House as Eisenhower pushes for broader plans. Senator George of Georgia contemplates re election amid Georgia politics while Dulles may welcome his return. White House hints at a possible special session if housing legislation stalls. Goldwater predicts the public will rebut McCarthy over Geneva remarks and argues for support of the administration.
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Talbott
Washington
White House
Congress
Europe
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House
George
Gay
State Department
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Georgia
Herman Talmadge
Dulles
Rep
Martin
Masachusetts
Senate House
Sen. Goldwater
R-Ariz
Sen
McCarthy
Richard Perdue
Duncan- Catron Motor Co
Beckley
W. Va
Graham-Charlton, Inc
Geneva Nursery Co
Geneva
New York
King Coal Hotel
East Rainelle
St. Nicholas Hotel
Summersville
Carpenter
Oak Hill
Baltimore Market Report On Apples Cantaloupes And Potatoes
Baltimore notes mixed fruit and potato trading with varied price ranges. Apples steady to up slightly led by Williams Red. cantaloupes offered heavily with eastern shrinkage. peaches Golden Jubilee weaker. Potatoes dull as demand soft, with Cobblers, Katahdins, and Sebagoes listed by region and sack sizes.
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Baltimore
Bubkts Usis Pa
Jerseyland
Usis
Bkts
Slappeys & Hiley Belles
Usis Shippers
del Cobblers
Eastern Shore
Sebagoes
Poultry Markets Report Mixed Prices in Harrisonburg and Moorefield
In Harrisonburg Shenandoah Valley live poultry markets remain steady with good demand. Heavy chickens scarce. broilers under 3 lb 26 27 cents, 3 lb and over 27 28 cents, heavy hens 20 22 cents, small turkey fryers 30 30 2, heavy hen turkeys 31 and toms 27 cents by weight. In Moorefield live market firm. demand and supply near balance. Farm prices year ending 9:00 a.m. yesterday show broilers averaging 2.85 to 2.42 per lb with a wide range. South Branch Poultry Auction reports prices about 4 cents higher, broilers 26 29 cents, Beltsville turkey fryers 30 30 2 cents, 184,850 head sold of 225,550 offered. Also noted: buffaloes with hollow permanent horns and antlers shed annually.
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Moorefield
W.va
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
South Branch Valley
South Branch
Beltsville
Jaycee Board Meeting Set for Beckley Beckley Hotel
West Virginia Junior Chamber of Commerce board schedules Aug 15 session at Beckley Hotel with Emile Hodel to discuss community project and Ella Mae Martin presenting Girls State report. State board meeting planned for Morgantown in October and Charleston meeting in January with national president attending.
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West Virginia
Beckley
Emile Hodel
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Girls State
Ella Mae Martin
Beckley Junior Chamber of Commerce
Williamson
Jaycee
Morgantown
Charleston
Four States Move to Halt Charity Rackets Now
Four states Maine Utah New Mexico and Oklahoma enact or tighten charity laws amid AP findings that charity scams fleece the public by as much as 120 million dollars annually. Laws require registration reporting and penalties with exemptions for churches and Red Cross.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Maine
Utah
New Mexico
Oklahoma
New York
State Department of Welfare
Secretary of State
American Red Cross
Kansas
Indiana
Michigan
Texas
Iowa
Wyoming
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Rhode Island
Bombing for Birds in Fort Dodge Causes Cat Fear
In Fort Dodge Iowa a woman reported to police that dive bombing bluejays have begun attacking her pet tabby after initially targeting squirrels. She described the birds’ aggressive behavior and sought help to stop the harassment.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Fiduciary cases before commissioner of accounts West Virginia
The commissioner notes annual settlements and fiduciary actions for Nettie R. Wood as administratrix for James L. Wood and Ruby Mae Canterberry as guardian for Ida M. Canterberry. Raleigh County Bank acts as committee for Bernard L. Armstrong in Raleigh County.
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Nettie R. Wood
James L. Wood
Ruby Mae Canterberry
Ida M. Canterberry
Raleigh County Bank
Bernard L. Armstrong
Leo Bridi
Raleigh County
West Virginia
Memorial notices from Canterbury Fink and Barry area
Obituaries report the deaths of A. Bish Canterbury 54 of 718 Woodlawn Avenue and Nita Brammer Fink 74 of 238 Mercer Street with funeral arrangements. Canterbury’s service at residence August 3 and entombment at Sunset Memorial Park. Fink’s service at Calfee Funeral Home Chapel August 2 with burial at Wildwood Cemetery. Named pallbearers listed for both services along with arranging funeral homes.
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Canterbury
A. K
Bish
Woodlawn Avenue
Keyser Funeral Home
Sunset Memorial Park
Clay McDaniel
T. W. Trent
E. L. Bowman
Ray Harless
I. W. Bays
L. L. Scherer
K. D. Bowers
C. A. Smith
and H. G. Guner
Chris Hinte
Eugene Hinte
Vernon Perry
Cecil Radar
Allen Hall
Pete Massey
Bob Stanley
Shorty McGinnis
Jerry Croft
Pete Diatch
Bob Ward
Mose McSpadlin
John Tassitino
William Kinsler
Eli Egich
Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home
Wallpaper and Paint Offer by W. E. Harvey
Advertisement for painting and wallpaper hanging services by W. E. Harvey at 6081 with beauty suggestions and related supplies.
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W. E. Harvey
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DIAL
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Mt. Hope 21
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Cy" Lilly
Lilly
Midway
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Prospect Rd
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Mt. View
Boston
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Princeton
Oral Griffith
Daniels
Raleigh County Coon Hunters Assoc
Shady Dog Kennel
Shady Springs
Flat Top Lake
Mt. View Road
Paul Nixon
People
Beckley Glass Co
Oakwood Beckley, W. Va
Herbert Eiser
Allstate Insurance CO
Means Lumber CO
Sisson St
WwWhitener ‘Roofing & Heating Co
City Ave
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