Poison Ivy No Threat in State Parks
Parks chief Kermit McKeever says poison ivy is almost eliminated from West Virginia state parks thanks to modern chemicals and careful checks. He notes only two poisonous plants cause serious skin irritation locally and warns against burning ivy or oak as fumes spread oils. emphasizes washing hands and wearing gloves after yard work.
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Virginia
March of Events Inside Washington on Hydrogen Weapons
Central Press Association reports United States officials insist the Pacific tests will prove the U S not lagging behind the Soviet Union in hydrogen weapons. They claim a full stockpile and progress toward guided missiles with hydrogen warheads, with most tests defensive but including an airburst H-bomb to counter Soviet boasts. Ground detonation chosen for power demonstration.
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Central Press Association
Washington
United States
Pacific
Soviet Union
Russia
Eisenhower
Congress
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Aldo Icardi
Icardi
Italy
House
Brief Facts From Early American River Travel and Agriculture
The Hudson River saw its first steamboat navigation in 1807. De Soto reportedly landed the first pigs in America in Florida in 1539. It takes about 34 man hours to produce 100 bushels of U S corn.
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America
Florida
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U. S
Epilepsy Hire Rights Advocated by Nichols Sugar Letter
Nicholas P. Sugar of Chicago urges removal of archaic health laws that bar epileptics from Civil Service jobs. He argues epileptics can perform ground and safety roles, cites a low congressional response, and urges federal reform during National Job Safety Week with alarming 1955 injury statistics.
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Chicago
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Congress
Civil Service
Eisenhower
U. S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Fire wagon ride with Miss Lee in New York
In New York Miss Russell Lee of Charlottesville escorts a red fire wagon through downtown with a blond firewoman at the wheel. Hollywood visitors Bob Goldstein and Irving Hoffman join the ride to Max Asnas Stage Delicatessen and Lindy's as the scene shifts toWardrobe chatter and a psychiatry joke amid a Holiday Magazine contest prize setup.
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Russell Lee
Charlottesville
York
Miss Lee
Hampshire House
Hollywood
Bob Goldstein
Irving Hoffman
Max Asnas
Lindy’s
Goldstein
88Th and
Park
Jim Moran
Holiday Magazine
Ad Agency
Pretty Gal in Firewagon Puts Out Broadway Heartburns
A jumble of entertainment notes mentions Miss Lee a 1950 UVA grad who taught history and dreams of TV acting. It recounts a playful scene with a baby fire extinguisher and a $10,000 bill, plus broader showbiz tidbits about Zanuck Fox Burt and other stars, with light humor and radio era gossip.
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Miss Lee
University of Virginia
Earl
Case Records of a Psychologist The Worry Clinic Case
Terry L. aged 44, manager of an automobile agency, argues that engineers focus on trivial innovations like push button windows while neglecting critical safety features such as brake pedal placement. He critiques corporate boards, monopolies, and lack of real consumer surveys, urging better sales insight and human-centered design in industry.
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Terry L
Dr. Crane
America
Henry Ford
DuPonts
Elaine Aiken rises from Queens to Hollywood stardom
Elaine Aiken, a blonde beauty signed by Paramount, is poised for a major film career after training at the Actor's Studio. Born Elena Arizmendi in New York to Spanish parents, she grew up speaking Spanish, worked various jobs in Manhattan, and moved from summer stock to acting, aided by a drama coach and TV commercials.
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New York
Sach
Marlon Brando
James Dean
Rod Steiger
Paul Newman
Eva Marie Saint
Julie Harris
Jo van Fleet
Marilyn Monroe
Shelley Winters
Elaine Aiken
Paramount
Hollywood Hills
Elaine
Elena Angela Arizmendi
Spain
Queens
Empire State Building
Fifth Avenue
State of
Mountains God Gets His Due In The Blue Ridge Inn
In Burnsville North Carolina the Blue Ridge region honors Julia Wray 86 who runs Nu-Wray Inn with her son Rush and daughter in law Jane. The 1833 built inn grew from 8 to 40 rooms as she recalls old times and serves a famed 2.50 Sunday dinner in a family style spread. She still tends the kitchen daily, preserves hundreds of jars, and reflects on longevity and purpose.
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Highlands
Julia Wray
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Rush
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Julia
Mrs. Wray
Daily Prayer Blessing on Home Life and Opportunities
Today's prayer expresses gratitude for a new day and global health, asks blessings on homes to strengthen unity, and wishes for opportunities to be met with industry and good will. It ends with a commitment to the Lord in Jesus' name by M Ray McKay, Wake Forest, professor of preaching.
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Shuttleworth
Rita Gam
Ted Husing
Don Ameche
LA Soon
Hollywood
Buddy Hackett
Mae West
Earl
Lebanon
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Times
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M. Ray McKay
Wake Forest
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South Eastern Baptist Seminary
Military Men in News At Home and Overseas
Cecil C. Chittum Jr. completes recruit training at Parris Island S C with drill, first aid, hygiene, history and rifle range. Teddy N McMillan Air Force specialist in jet maintenance in Japan with 90th Bomb Squadron. Pvt Jim Ross Allen stationed at Quantico after boat training. Bernard W Wooten completes basic training at Fort Jackson. Kenneth Allen also enters service after working in Columbus. Hobart Booth Jr Marine major placed on temporary disability retirement after parachute accident. Booth flew 96 combat missions in World War II and later served in the House of Delegates.
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S. C
Cecil C. Chittum Jr
Elsie L. Chittum
Guyandotte Ave
Mullens
Carl C. Chittum
Miami
Fila
Marine Corps
Air Force
Japan
Teddy N. McMillion
Flat
Johnson Air Force Base
Fifth Air Force
Nell
Gary
Terry
Quantico
Jimmy Ross Allen
Earl C. Allen
Heights
Camp Lejeune
N.C
J. R. Allen
Mount Tabor
Baltimore
South Pacific
House of Delegates
Sarah Kerby
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Bob Sylvester
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Jimmy Savo
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Jana Mason
Henry Kaiser
Hal Boyle
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