Women Reach Higher Political Role Across States
A 1919 milestone and recent shifts show American women voting in greater numbers and entering politics. States like Florida and Montana sent delegations that were half female, while many others exceed forty percent femininity. The trend reflects decades of wartime and postwar change and a cultural move from garden clubs to political convention floors.
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Eisenhower to Campaign in Sharp Contest Areas
President Eisenhower plans to campaign in GOP battleground regions in September. White House secretary Hagerty noted the approach aims to energize supporters while avoiding detailed blueprints for speeches or travel amid tough races.
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Eisenhower
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Bank Teller Arrested For Shortage In Morgantown Area
Robert Dredge 27, a bank teller and part time pastor, confessed to a $22,500 shortage at First National Bank of Morgantown after a Mt Morris service station operator reported losses. He told authorities he suffers a split personality while handling funds and used some money to aid relatives and to improve his home. The case arose after Ray Fisher discovered the shortfall during vacation coverage.
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Weeresis Draige
Pittsburgh Methodist Conference
University of Pitsburgh
Mt. Morris
Davistown
Baldil
Greene County
Thomas Boyd
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Sun and Air Among Hidden Costs in American Life
United Press reports that sun, air, and light add about 36 per person yearly, amounting to roughly 6 billion dollars annually in hidden costs from metal corrosion and wood decay. Corrosion causes over 5.3 billion in losses, with wood decay adding about 0.5 million, while underground corrosion costs about 1 billion.
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Robert G. Shortal
United Press
New York
U.S
National Association of Corrosion Engineers
Forest Products Laboratory
Heale
Dewey Shunned Politics Yet May Help in Campaign
In San Francisco amid the GOP convention, former candidate Tom Dewey declines a political comeback while indicating he may assist in campaign efforts. President Nixon hints Dewey will handle heavy bombardment duties as the party faces Democrat pressure. Also noted are dairy- and livestock-related rosters and anecdotes from the event.
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Bob Considine
San Francisco
Nixon
Tom Dewey
Dewey
Mit
Denham Brothers
LaGrange
Wisconsin Inventor Promises Gas Savings Via Vacumatic Jet-ing
Wisconsin inventor claims a new Vacumatic Carburetor reduces fuel use by automatic jet-ing and vacuuming supercharged mixtures. Easy to install on cars trucks and tractors. Vacumatic Carburetor Co. invites trial installs with free details by mail from Wauwakesa Wisconsin.
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Vacumatic
W. State
Wauwatesa Wis
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Public service information published in cooperation with The Advertising Council and the Newspaper Advertising Executives Association.
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Advertising Council
Newspaper Advertising Executives Associaton
Be Sure You’re Registered and Vote Wisely
A civic message urges voters to verify registration and study issues and candidates. It recommends marking a sample ballot in advance and setting aside time to vote, warning against snap choices that may not select the best officials.
Area Cows Complete Records
Official production records of cows in four area herds have been completed according to the Holstein-Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Vermont.
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Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Brattleboro
Judge explains odd conduct in Los Angeles trial
Federal Judge Peltson Hall drew shock and embarrassment by sticking his tongue out during a trial. A lawyer, bailiff, and court staff witnessed the incident. the judge later apologized, saying a recent dentist visit and a shot of local anesthesia affected his facial muscles.
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