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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1956

Page

3

Mystery on the Molly B ends in standoff on waterfront

In a tense scene aboard the Molly B and Silver Song, Alvarez faces Bill and Priscilla as government men close in. Chests hidden from view spark a high-stakes confrontation about who controls the loot and the next move. Alvarez insists on silence while Bill presses for the chest location.

Alvarez Rita Priscilla Lookout House Gallagher Bill Urough Peggy United States Iswarthy Varez Silver Song Bey Theithere Apalachicola

White Paint Becomes Whiter With A Drop Of Black

A small amount of black pigment added to white paint unexpectedly lightens it by bleaching effect. The incident suggests chemical interaction altering hue, producing a brighter white appearance than original. Further tests proposed to confirm the phenomenon.

Rats Battle in Mexico City Campaign Against Rodents

In Mexico City a major rat control drive claims the rodent population is twice as large as people in the Federal District of four million. Rats reportedly cause about eight dollars of damage per year per rat, according to Dr. Alberto Enriquez Chavez, head of the campaign. The piece notes historical rat counts eight years ago and mentions Bell's telephone as silent during his funeral in 1922.

Hong Kong Red China Kowloon Mexico City Alberto Enriquez Chavez Chavez

Miss World Contestant Fiends Up London Evening

Finland entrant Sirpa Helena Koivu aged 18 drew attention at Cafe de Paris in London as she smoked a large cigar while representing Finland in the Miss World pageant.

Iss Finland Sirpa Helena Koivu London

Wage gains push several industries past $5 000 annual pay

A New York Stock Exchange study in The Exchange magazine notes rising capital investment and higher earnings across 20 manufacturing sectors. Four industries already exceed $5,000 yearly pay, with four more nearing that level as wage increases loom. productivity also climbs about 3 percent annually, led by petroleum and coal products with top per worker earnings and investment.

Sam Dawson Transportation Equipment New York S'st New York Stock Exchange the Exchange U.S. Labor Department Petroleum & Coal Products Industry

Nationalization and Foreign Property Seizures Debate

The article discusses whether nations profit from seizing foreign property, noting large overseas investments by Americans and rising nationalizations. It cites the Suez Canal example and references the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. seizure in 1951 and other oil industry nationalizations as evidence of mixed outcomes and increased risk for investors.

New York Suez Canal First National City Bank of New York Anglo-Iranian Oil Co Abadan Mossadeqsh Iran Lin Bolivia Associated Press Iraq Nasser

Goldfish Banned In Inland Water In Connecticut

In Connecticut it is illegal to liberate goldfish in inland waters without written permission from the state boards of fisheries and game. Offenders face fines up to 100 dollars and jail up to 30 days. The board notes goldfish rapidly reproduce and disrupt pond ecosystems by stirring up bottoms and harming native fish.

Hartford Connta Connecticut State Boards of Fisheries and Game

Salesman Age No Barrier for Cleveland Firm

Bracks Chemicary Inc seeks a mature salesman in his 30s to handle a Cleveland territory. The manufacturer, established 1856, supplies specialty industrial items and offers $300 for 10 days travel, liberal drawing against high commissions, national advertising, and favorable credit terms. Apply with qualifications to Mr. Fred J. Macks at 9401 Eatith Street, Cleveland by Ohio.

Fred J. Macks Bracks Chemicary Inc Eatith Street Cleveland Ohle

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