Nation's street lighting declared sub standard
Washington report on a meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers warns that about 90 percent of U S streets are poorly lit. Experts urge switch from incandescent to fluorescent and mercury vapor lamps to improve efficiency, longevity, and cost savings.
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Washington
Ninty
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
E. B. Karns
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Cleveland
America
John W. Young
Natwick
Mass
Young
Karns
Autograph Wall Never Papered at Porters Hall
In Kin nelon New Jersey the Oscar Porters left their hall wall bare after visitors filled it with autographs from congressmen senators mayors and other friends who visited since 1955. The wall was supposed to be papered later but the gag grew into a permanent autograph wall.
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Kinnelon
N. J
Oscar Porters
Oscar
Printed Pattern 4673 Waist Size Wide Flattering Skirt
Textile notice advertises Printed Pattern 4673 for a waist size range 30 to 46 inches with 8 gore skirt style. Instructions include fabric yardage 39 inch width and tab detail option. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents additional for first class mailing to Anne Adams in New York pattern department.
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Anne Adams
Winchester Evening Star
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Final Attendants In Queen's Court Named for Apple Blossom
The Apple Blossom Festival announces the final four princesses for Thursday and Friday. Sharon Ellen Siegesmund, from St Marys Seminary, is princess from St Marys. Sylvia Haddock, from Westhampton College, is princess from Richmond. Antoinette Weber, of American University, represents Washington. Barbara Ann Mohrman, from West Virginia University, represents Fairmont and is majoring in home economics.
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B. Beverley Wright
Department of Queen and Court
Sharon Ellen Siegesmund
William Siegesmund
George G. Meade
St. Mary’s Seminary and Junior College
St. Mary's City
Siegesmund
Sylvia Sydney Haddock
Grace Haddock
Fredericksburg
Westhampton College
Richmond
James Monroe High School
Haddock
Orchesis
Pi Mu Epsilon
University of Richmond
Antoinette Krem] Weber
Walter A. Weber
Oakton
American University
Washington, D. C
Pairfax High School
Barbara Ann Mohrman
Mary Mohrman
Fairmont
W. Va
West Virginia University
Queen's Court
Mohrman
Barrackville
West Virginia
Alphahi
Women’s Hall
Home Economics
Newman
Air Force Rotc
Antoinette Kreml Weber
Twining Says U S Can Strike Back In 30 Minutes
Gen. Nathan F. Twining told Congress that U S forces are ready to strike within 30 minutes of an attack without new legislation. He testified as House Armed Services critics pressed Eisenhower defense reorganization proposals and questioned command authority under current law. Rep. Hebert urged selling stronger direct command while Twining avoided details behind closed doors.
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Washington
Nathan F. Twining
Congress
Eisenhower
House Armed Services Committee
Twining
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Rep
Hebert
D-La
Rep. Price
D-Ill
Charles A. Coolidge
Secretary of Defense
Naval Operations
Air Force
Army
Rep. Durham
D-Nc
Chinese Experiment Taught To Virginia Elementary Pupils
Fifteen sixth graders at Patrick Henry school Richmond study Chinese as an experimental language experience. Teacher Pris cilla Humbert notes the class interest as Principal Malcolm A. Pitt Jr. says the program is an experiential offering, not a standard course.
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Richmond
Patrick Henry School
Priscilla Humbert
China
Malcolm A. Pitt, Jr
Johnson urges faster public works or tax cut remedy
Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson says speeding up public works is the only cure for the recession unless a tax cut is enacted. He criticizes the Eisenhower administration for slow execution of authorized public works and notes House-originated tax legislation, warning action is needed soon.
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Washington
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Eisenhower
Congress
House
White House
Sen. Knowland
California
You Can Do It If You Believe You Can 1958 Sales Blueprint
Doc Rutan extols improved habits and mental attitude as keys to higher income for workers and salesmen in 1958. He links batting averages to earnings, urges goal setting, and presents an alphabet of self improvement plus a call to advance through discipline, integrity, and planning.
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Texas
Doc Rutan
Rutan
America
Dale Carnegie
13Th St. N. W
Washington
D. Cc
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Shenandoah
U. S
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Carnegie
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D. C
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Mon
Alex
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
College Park
Maryland
P. G. Kiwanis Club
Prince Georges Chamber
Stewart Honeck
Wisconsin
Honeck
Ephesus
Theodosius II
Madison, Wis
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Strong
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
U.S. Highway No. 1
Fine Chain
Front Royal Insurance Agency, Inc. Real Estate Brokers
Bowen
P. O
South Royal Avenue
Front
Royal, Virginia
Kevlon, Joe
Winchester’s Shopping Center
Willi
Wm. G. Power
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