Senate votes for free polio vaccine for millions
The Senate approved a bill to provide free Salk polio vaccine to millions of children under 20 and pregnant women, with the measure to be considered by the House Commerce Committee. Debate cited Cutter Laboratory safety and calls of a cover up by federal health officials. The proposal would let the government buy vaccines for distribution through states, without a means test.
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Fly Half Roll or Half Loop Says Memphis Columnist
Lyde Sims of the Commercial Appeal assigns a playful SLURP study to Ben P. Douglass at Malden air base. Douglass observes speed determines maneuver, fast flies favor half-roll and slow flies half-loop to avoid wing stress.
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Rising prices and strikes squeeze copper in U S industry
The Business Mirror reports steel, copper costs rising and wage hikes pressuring makers. Price wars and aggressive competition complicate passing costs to consumers, while a major Eastern oil firm cuts wholesale gasoline prices to curb discounts. Copper strikes shut capacity, worsening shortages as demand grows.
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Baltimore Livestock Prices and Boyne City Proposal Gone Wrong
Livestock market notes from Baltimore show cattle, hogs, and sheep trading. hogs 180 to 220 pounds 18.25, 240 to 270 pounds 16.75 to 17.75, and other weights listed with varied bids, while cattle and sheep lack enough sales to establish a basis. In Boyne City a wedding proposal plane banner ends with a private rejection from Evelyn Brant, a divorcee, after the humorous stunt.
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Homecoming at Windermere during Maggie’s illness
Landon returns with Rowena Hatch to Maggie’s home after a church visit. Family roles emerge as Landon adapts to new duties while Eric balances work on a university history project and household tasks. The scene blends tenderness and humor as Maggie fights illness and memories of a wedding linger.
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Rail status and public service notes from Mt State
The Baltimore and Ohio requests approval to discontinue its two remaining Kenova to Pittsburgh passenger trains, citing a monthly loss of 13 783. If approved only a mixed local Kenova to Parkersburg service would run on alternating days. Huntington post office drivers train to reduce accidents. Milk break program in Cabell County schools reports 1 192 502 half pints and 45 schools involved. Walter F. Snyder named Naples? at South Charleston High. WV State Fire School set for July 25 29 at Morgantown with about 200 firefighters. Pocahontas coal output up to 13 391 265 tons by July 9 versus 11 299 794 in 1954. Mayor of Moundsville pushes gross sales tax to raise 52 000. Glen Dale rejects 1 monthly trash fee. Weirton Steel 25 Year Club honors long-serving employees including founder Ernest T. Weir. Parking reforms in Wheeling yield increased revenue via wharf lot after initial meter restrictions.
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Poultry Market Reports From Harrisonburg and Moorfield Areas
Live poultry markets in Harrisonburg Virginia show steady broilers with scarce heavy chickens and higher prices for whites while farm prices end Friday afternoon list broilers under 3 lbs at 25 to 26 cents and over 3 lbs at 26 to 27. heavy hens 24, small turkey fryers 30 to 31, breeder hens 23 to 26, and toms 18 to 22. Moorfield West Virginia reports a firm market with supply short of demand and farm prices through yesterday morning at 2.85 to 3% lbs averaging 26 to 28 cents. South Branch Valley Auction notes poultry market about 0.5 cents higher than last week with broilers 25 to 28 and sale average 27.50. Beltsville turkey fryers 31 to 31.5 cents sold. 200,000 lots offered in 76 lots.
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Baltimore Apples and Peaches Market Report Notes
The report lists apples and peaches pricing across Maryland Pennsylvania and Virginia with slight increases for several varieties. It covers Williams Red USIs Rambos Red Havens Golden Jubilees and White Clings with price ranges per 100 lb or 50 lb sacks, plus noted steady pota toes and regional Western Shore and Eastern Shore market terms and lots.
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Funeral Announcements for Bailey Dragon Huff families
Obituaries for Cora Lee Cook Bailey 61 of Hotchkiss Wallace Kincaid family listed Pallbearers. Mike Dragon 75 of Prosperity buried at Prosperity Cemetery with Quesenberry and Webb Funeral Home. Frank James Huff 57 of Lester funeral at Lester First Church of God with Cana day Cemetery burial. Active pallbearers named for each service.
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Beloved Family Finds Small Joys Amid Gray Days
Landon notes time moves quickly as Merry adjusts with cheer and a silver lining. Rowena adds surprises while Maggie issues a playful edict for normalcy. Gran shops sales, lands cane at counter, and starts a new needlepoint as Eric sleeps badly and tobacco smoke lingers at night. To be continued.
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Griffiths suit for divorce in Raleigh County chancery
In the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Raleigh County West Virginia a divorce suit is filed by Billie F. Griffith against Joyce Mae Griffith. The defendant is a non resident of the state and must appear within one month after first publication to protect her interests. Attest Van Hunter Clerk. Scherer Bowers File attorneys for plaintiff. 7 26 Tuesday 3 R R.
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