Maverick Local Retains Control of Coal Mines
In Lansford Pennsylvania the Maverick locals protest with pickets at Lehigh Navigation Coal Co mines after miners were urged to return to work. Despite a mass meeting of over 1,200, the 3 500 miners did not report, and pickets withdrew without crossing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maverick Local
United Mine Workers
Lehigh Navigation Coal Co
Panther Valley
John L. Lewis
Lansford High School
Tahaqua
Lewis
UMW
Tamaqua
BSA Open House at Egyptian Council Camp
Specially trained Boy Scouts from all seven districts of the Egyptian Council will guide visitors through the Little Grassy Lake Scout Camp during an open house weekend. Gates open at 5 p m Friday for scouting demonstrations including a two hour Indian pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Grassy Lake
Freedom’s Foundation
Tilden Woman Dies Funeral Service For Mrs Wilkerson
Mrs Mary Elizabeth Wilkerson 73, former Tilden resident, died at her son Willard's home in Marissa. She leaves three sons Willy Missouri Manfield and Willard of Marissa and two daughters Lola Lively Sparta and Lela Franklin Tilden. Funeral services set for Wednesday afternoon in Marissa with burial in Marissa Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Wilkerson
Tilden
Willard
Marissa
Willy
Missouri
Manfield
Lola Lively
Sparta
Lela Franklin
Poisoned people at Rongelap exiled after atomic blast
Rongelap Atoll natives exposed to radioactive ash from a March hydrogen bomb test are banished for a year on Ejit island, while Utirik islanders return home under conditions. 82 Rongelapers, about 45 burned, lost hair. a U S medical team aided them at Kwajalein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwajalein
Marshal Islands
Rongelap Atoll
John Anjin
Marshall Islanders
United Nations
United States
Marshall Islands
Hawaii
Philippines
U. S
U. N
Bikini
Eniwetok
Rongelap
Anjin
Kwajalein Atoll
Ejit
Majuro Atoll
Randolph Cancer Drive Totals Five Thousand Twenty-Two
Randolph County's spring cancer fund drive raised 5022.38 dollars with Mrs. Ted Search, chairman. Local contributions listed include Chester 1610.45, Sparta 744.51, Red Bud 590, Evansville 170, Prairie du Rocher 272 and others from communities and Federal employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph County
Ted Search
Chester
Sparta
Steeleville
Modoc
Percy
Plum Creek
Tilden
Coulterville Home Bureau
Palestine
Prairie du Rocher
Bremen
Evansville
Red Bud
Baldwin
Ellisgrove
Wine Hill
Schuline
Ruma
Rockwood
Walsh
Kaskaskia
Federal
Area Man Transferred in Korea Duty
Pfc. Frank D. Holzer son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holzer 106 W 17th St Metropolis Ill was transferred from the 40th Infantry Division to the 7th Division in Korea Holzer entered the Army in June 1953 completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Mo and arrived in Korea the following November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Holzer
Frank Holzer
17Th St
Metropolis
Ill
40Th Infantry
Korea
Holzer
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Hair Loss Reversal Brings Hope to Lost Hair Wearers
Reported advances show individuals who experienced hair loss regrowing hair. Medical researchers and cosmetic startups are highlighting treatments, therapies, and products that may restore density and confidence for patients.
Chester Music Students Enroll in Camp Program
Chester High School music department students join the Egyptian Music Camp at Du Quoin with first week attendees Donald McGee and Thera Gail Boxdorfer and third week attendees Judy Maes, Charlotte Blechle, Betty Cushman, John Spitz, Bob Segar supported by Chester Woman's Club Music Patrons' Association Ellis VEW and Lions respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Music
Chester High School
du Quoin
Donald McGee
Thera Gail Boxdorfer
Judy Maes
Chester Woman’s Club
Charlotte Blechle
Music Patrons’ Association
Betty Cushman
Ellis
John Spitz
VEW
Bob Segar
Lions
State bird selection begins with Kentucky Cardinal choice
The National Geographic Society notes that the modern practice of choosing state birds started with Kentucky in 1926 when the Cardinal was adopted as the state bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
National Geographic Society
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Lansford, Pa
N Mines and Collieries
Mexico
BSA
Mary Wilkerson
Rongelapers
Williams
J. Waugh
The
Associated Press
Randolph
West Monroe
Herrin
Optometrist
A. R
Doerr’s Drug Store
Walnut
Murphysboro
Detroit
Plymouth
Parisons
Eleiler
Egyptia
Blind Factory
Illinois
Carbondale
Jackson County Bar Asso
Ciation
Holmes Brick Veneer Company
Marion
Brown & Colombo
Kelvinator
North 14Th Street
Herrin Jaycees
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