Polls Mirror Candid Opinions on Going for 64 000
Interviews across city homes and streets ask if contestants would gamble for the 64 000 prize. Respondents vary from cautious to bold, with reasons tied to personal finances and risk tolerance.
21 Jul 1955
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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1955
Page
1
Interviews across city homes and streets ask if contestants would gamble for the 64 000 prize. Respondents vary from cautious to bold, with reasons tied to personal finances and risk tolerance.
Nine teams will play at Chatham Avalon field and other sites with games Thursday through Tuesday. Chatham All Stars face Oak Lawn National at Marquette field this Thursday at 6 pm, while Avalon meets Archer Manor at Beverly Ridge field Friday.
Citizens Committee Against Fluoridation plans to sue to halt Chicago water fluoridation. Alice Schuringa says the firm Dilling and Dilling will file the suit as Mayor Daley authorizes $150,000 in chemical contracts for the program.
Chicago firms place vast goods overseas with ships sailing to Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond. Harold W. Haight notes 2,500 South Side and Chicago firms now engage in import export, with one company’s overseas sales surpassing $300 million.
Police continued the search for Mrs. Josephine Mannion 28 and her one year old son Michael missing since Tuesday afternoon from their home at 7314 University avenue. Mrs Mannion left telling she would visit an aunt at 7515 S. Dobson avenue. She wore a white blouse black skirt and white oxfords. She is five feet tall 98 pounds with brown eyes and brown hair. Michael is 18 months old two feet tall 28 pounds blue eyes and red hair. The husband Thomas Mannion electrician's helper fears foul play but believes she may call home soon. Mrs Mannion's mother is in Birmingham Alabama under a doctor's care after learning of the disappearance.
Bruce T. Curtis of 8046 S Drexel Avenue has been elected president of Alpha Tau Omega at the University of Indiana Bloomington Indiana.
Mrs. Addie Rigney 77 of 11113 S Avenue G is refused a U S visa to visit her son the Rev Harold W Rigney S V D imprisoned by Red China. State Department cites safety and nonapproval of passport under any circumstances. The case highlights persisting hopes for release and uncertain fate since 1948.
Police hunt a gunman linked by ballistic tests to two tavern slayings as they broaden the probe to potential other robberies. The suspect is described as a 30 to 35 year old black man, 5 ft 10 in, about 150 pounds, armed with a .25 caliber automatic. Five holdups occurred since June 29, with $350 stolen in total and Tobin killed during an 18 dollar theft at 1908 E 73rd St.
Parents of 14 year old Mike Pinkert seek help locating a black medium sized dog with a green collar and chain leash. The attack occurred near his home at 1750 East 68th Street Tuesday afternoon. A blond boy about 10 held the leash. Rabies testing is requested by the doctor.
Patricia Rile and Martha Reed of 74 E Elm St are on a Summer holiday at the Escape hotel in Fort Lauderdale Florida enjoying a seaside resort stay during vacation time.
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