Public Split On Question Of Postal Hike
Public opinion in Princeton shows a near even split over postal rate hikes to cover Post Office deficits. Gallup data indicate a slim majority favor raising air mail from 6 to 7 cents, while opposing a 3 to 4 cent first class increase by Congress. Farmers and Southerners lean toward higher rates. Barbara Allard earns inclusion in Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges for 1955 56 as a Peabody College senior.
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Princeton
N. J
Post Office Department
George Gallup
American Institute of Public Opinion
Congress
Barbara Allard
George Peabody College
Nashville
Tenn
Miss Allard
Glenn Allard
Chester
Chester High School
Neil
East Hall
Kappa Delta Pi
Phi Gamma Mu
Gamma Chi
A J F F A Initiation At Anna Jonesboro High School
The Anna Jonesboro Future Farmers of America plans its annual initiation at A J F A High School Thursday at 7 p m. The event marks the new class pledges for the local chapter.
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Anna - Jonesboro Future Farmers of America
Man Found Dead Near Auto In West Frankfort
Charles Nelson aged 71 was found dead beside his auto seven miles east of West Frankfort on Rt. 149 about 7 a m He died of a heart attack while repairing a flat tire The retired miner leaves a wife Ida and daughters Lillian Noonan John Laser Leonard Miles and Willie Dean Nelson Funeral services are set for 2 PM Friday at Walker Funeral Home with burial in Tower Heights Cemetery Friends may call Thursday afternoon
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Charles Nelson
Lincoln St
West Frankfort
West Fran
Rt. 149
Nelson
Ida
Chicago
Lillian Noonan
California
John Laser
Elmhurst
Leonard Miles
Willie Dean Nelson
Walker Funeral Home
Tower Heights
Fire hazard noted as Jackson warns buyers about Christmas trees
Jackson County health department and the National Safety Council distribute cards with fire prevention tips for Christmas tree buyers. County Sanitarian Roy McGee warns trees have caused injuries in past holidays and urges precautions to keep celebrations safe. Suggested measures include never using candles.
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Jackson County
County Health Department
National Safety Council
Roy McGee
Tree safety and electrical tips for holiday upkeep
Guidance on keeping trees in water away from heat, using non flammable metal and glass decorations, avoiding cotton or untreated paper, not smoking during trimming, using approved wiring, checking cords and sockets, avoiding tinsel near sockets, and removing decoration when dry. Also notes 1 600 000 tally deficient children in the United States.
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United States
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Custom
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Trentwood
Crosley
the Larkswood
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Americas
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