Thomas Says Studios Busy Today On Many Hot Subjects
Hollywood studios press ahead on controversial topics as production codes loosen. George Stevens steers film making with Giant facing Texas scrutiny yet drawing strong audiences. Critics note Texas shows little disorder beyond fan reactions as other films like Is land in the Sun and A Half of Rain tackle race and addiction.
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Hunters Warned Of Poison Peril In County Orchards
County Agent Mark Miller warns hunters and the public to avoid orchards sprayed with a new pesticide used to control mice. Four Washington County orchard operators report use, with signs planned to deter entry. Deer season opens soon, and farmers urge contacting landowners before entering to prevent accidental exposure or harm to pets. The chemical, a couple of years old, is valued for winter orchard protection but poses risks if misused or ingested.
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Jeant
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Smithsburg
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Hhawling
Powell Heads Kiwanis Club In Annual Election
J Howell elected Kiwanis Club president for the year at the Hotel Alexander meeting. W Ross Camero named vice president. Powell, Hagerstown Life Insurance manager, becomes treasurer. Retiring president Atlee MacDonald presented 1342 to Underprivileged Children chair William Dalton after Rose Day sales. Bailey Goss guest speaker mocked sports and the Baltimore Colts.
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Kiwanis Club
Atlee F.macdonald
William Dalton
Inet
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Bailey Goss
Wilson iCaskey
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Baltimore Colts
Colts
Tension Is Normal Says Medical Expert in Great Falls
In Great Falls a University of Minnesota Medical School neurology professor, Dr Burtram C Schiele, says tension is a normal daily phenomenon for everyone and serves to keep people alert, active and effective.
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Great Falls
Mont
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Burtram C. Schiele
Groups Fight Grass Blazes Near Halfway
A grass fire along the Halty way railroad rear Halt spread over about a mile, drawing help from Halt and Williamsport Volunteer Fire Companies. Firefighters battled shifting winds to save a farm and outbuildings near the Arnsparger farm behind Prior Publishing.
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Halt
Williamsport
Arnsparger
Goldfish
Suit Settled Out Of Court In Martinsburg
Martinsburg West Virginia November 30 The city settled a condemnation dispute with Fairchild Aircraft Corp out of court. City Council approved a compromise paying 31 200 for 34 acres of land. The deal splits the difference between 22 000 offered by the city and 40 000 favored by condemnation commissioners. Fairchild bought the land for airport runway expansion linked to an Air National Guard unit. Original funding was 173 000 from a bond issue, but extra funds are not yet identified.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Fairchild Aircraft Corp
Fairchild
Air National Guard
Film On Cancer At Henry's Theater December 4
A film titled Breast Self Examination for women will be shown at Henry's Theatre on Tuesday December 4 at 9 30 a m free admission The American Cancer Society urges women to attend The film demonstrates simple self examination techniques. Dr John H Kebne will speak on the program as part of the society's educational efforts to save lives by promoting awareness of cancer signs and prevention
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Henry’s Theatre
American Cancer Society
John H.kebne
Planning group urges reforms to Maryland state planning
A commission led by State Senator Charles L. Downey submitted a detailed report to Governor McKeldin advocating immediate steps to improve Maryland state planning. The group plans to present its recommendations to the Legislative Council, proposing reorganizations of the State Planning Commission and its office, and minor laws to coordinate planning across departments.
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McKeldin
Maryland
Commission On State Programs
Organization On Finance
Legislative Council
State Planning Commission
Department ‘Planning
Soviet Locomotive Tests On Trans Siberian Railway
A new Soviet electric locomotive, 34 percent more powerful than its predecessor, begins tests on the Trans Siberian line. The engine operates at a rated maximum speed of 411 kilometers per hour.
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Super Dupromsk
Russia
Trans Siberian Railway
Man Stung by Snake Says He Was Bitten at Bluefield Sanitarium
An excited man told the Bluefield Sanitarium operator he had been bitten by a snake. He claimed his head ached and his arm swelled as he was rushed to hospital. A surgeon stood by while authorities checked the scene for details.
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Bluefield
W. Va
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