Car Shortage Fears Improve Market Momentum
Detroit reports from auto dealers show a cheerier tone as talk of a new car shortage gains credence. Dealers note some popular models are already in short supply, with steel strikes cited as a spark for improved demand and higher future costs possibly lifting 1956 values and 1957 prices. The Northern Ireland Plowing Association selects Ballysallagh land for the 1959 World Plowing Championship across 200 acres.
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Detroit
Northern Ireland
Ballysallagh
Don’t Hold Your Nose at Passing Freight
Kalamazoo Michigan brakeman E L Chapman saw a motorist stop at a crossing waving and holding his nose. He stopped the New York Central freight when a journal box overheated and caught fire, igniting a car loaded with creosote logs. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. the motorist’s identity remains unknown, suspected to be a fellow trainman.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
E. L. Chapman
New York Central
Chapman
Texas Prison Population Rises 1.3 Percent in 1955
The Federal Bureau of Prisons reports Texas state prisons held 8,622 inmates at year end, up 511 from 1954. Admissions totaled 4,683 with 3,897 discharged. 36.8 percent of releases went on parole, while 285 discharged inmates were repeats.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Texas
Locking Car No Guarantee Against Theft, Police Told
Fort Worth report on a 16 year old armed robber who hijacked four firms and stole cars. He demonstrates a foil ignition trick to start cars and says any car can be stolen even with keys in pocket. officials warn against leaving keys in vehicles and doubt manufacturers can stop the thefts.
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Fort Worth
Joe Thomas Burke
Joe
Cody Rodgers
Archie Harrison
Arlington Heights
Fournier
Seaman Pays $3 Fine After Cafeteria Bill Dispute
Elliott Everett a Pawtucket sailor stood by principles paying a $3 fine rather than 39 cents alleged by a New York cafeteria manager. Arrested for disorderly conduct he claimed he was overcharged 90 cent breakfast priced at 1.39 and paid a dollar refusing further payment.
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New York
Elliott Everett
Pawtucket
A. L
Everett
Ankle Judging Contest Delights Hereford Crowd
Judge Dr Cyril Francis selects the prettiest ankles from 24 entrants in an age spread with 19 to 40s. Curtain rises to reveal the owners, with Mrs Gertrude Pritchard winning the top prize.
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Hereford
England
Cyril Francis
Gertrude Pritchard
Lost Pocketbook and Hardware, Florals Advertised in Local Sun
Lost pocketbook containing money receipts etc. Reward offered by M L Burk. WIRING Supplies including romex boxes, fuse boxes and receptacles from Dollarhide Hardware. Flowers for all occasions from The Flower Shop. United States wire-flowers service. Save money with weekly grocery specials in The Sun.
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M. L. Burk
Ida
Dollarhide Hardware
United States
Horses to wear reflectors for night riding in New Zealand
Wellington New Zealand. Horses with reflecting tape on their tails may appear on roads at night as the New Zealand Pony Club Association urges members to use reflectors after dark. Trials of arm and hat bands for riders and nose and tail bands for horses have shown great success against motorist danger.
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Wellington
New Zealand
New Zealand Pony Club
Navy pilots complain of arrows at Glenview landing
Navy jet pilots at Glenview Naval Air Station told police they were targets for arrows during landings. Police advised two young boys to move their target area away from the flight path.
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Chicago
Navy
Glenview Naval Air Station
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