George Washington Bridge Expansion to Open New Six Lane Level
The George Washington Bridge will gain a six lane lower level dedicated mid river by Governors Rockefeller and Hughes. The $145 million addition brings total cost to over $200 million making it the world’s most expensive bridge and a 14 lane crossing. The project includes tunnels, the George Washington Bridge Expressway, a new bus terminal and expanded approaches on both riverbanks.
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New York
Washington Bridge
le Corbusier
Hudson River
New Jersey Palisades
George Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Morgan F. Larson
New Jersey
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Richard J. Hughes
Othmar H. Amman
Fort Lee
Hudson
178Th Street
Manhattan
Harlem River
Fasteeth advertised for secure dentures
An advertisement promotes FASTEETH powder to stabilize dentures. It claims the product fixes insecure plates, prevents wobbling, and allows eating talking and laughing without worry. The powder supposedly has no sour taste, causes no nausea, and reduces denture odor while being alkaline and non acid. It instructs readers to obtain FASTEETH at local drug counters in New York.
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Fas
Ny Drug Counter
Bulgarian Anthem Destalinized by Communist Central Committee
Belgrade dispatch reports the Bulgarian Communist Central Committee ordering a new anthem that reflects the heroic struggle against fascism and capitalism and the triumph of peace and communism worldwide. The directive aims to replace the previous tone with a destalinized message.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Central Committee
In Or
Aging Ammann Guides Bridge Expansion Efforts
The 83 year old designer Ammann, once Druing’s boss, serves as consultant on the bridge expansion he created in 1927. He also designed the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge currently under construction across New York harbor from Brooklyn to Staten Island.
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Druing
Ammann
New York Harbor
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Plane Crashes On Golf Course In Summersville WV
A small airplane carrying four men crashed on the Summersville golf course after engine trouble following takeoff from the Summersville airport. Pilot David C. Weakley died at the scene while passenger Charles Everett Woodson died later at Montgomery hospital. Garland Clinton Francis and his son Garland Ray Francis were in satisfactory condition at the hospital.
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Summersville
W. Va
Sae
Soen
Lewisburg
Buckhannon
David C. Weakley
Ronceverte
Charles Everett Woodson
Montgomery
Weakley
Garland Clinton Francis
Garland Ray Francis
Charlton Heights
Fayette County
Stenographers Sought by Civil Service in Washington
Joe Haines announces vacancies for Clerk stenographers in the Washington regional Office. Immediate employment for those who have passed the Civil Service exam. Applicants not yet tested may be hired temporarily at a lower grade for up to 60 days to pass the exam. Apply to Mr Haines at the Post Office Building.
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Joe Haines
Board of
U.S. Civil Service Examiners
Washington
Haines
Mr. Haines
Post Office
Stolen Bus Rams Towboat in Baltic Incident
Two drunk Finns early Monday stole a bus and rammed a towboat, linking the theft to a collision on the Helsinki waterway. Police traced the suspects, arrested them, and potential charges include vehicle theft and reckless operation.
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Helsinki
Finland
Bus Rams Towboat and Sinks It in Helsinki Harbor
A bus plowed into a towboat in Helsinki harbor, causing the towboat to sink with the bus atop it. Police captured both men. The bus driver, reportedly intoxicated, sustained minor injuries while his companion was found on the bus floor, seemingly unaware of the events.
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Helsinki
Peacock's Imperial Creme Promises Quick Wrinkle Repair
An ad touts Peacock's Imperial Creme as a quick fix for wrinkles rough skin and brown age spots. It claims improvements by morning after a six day test with a money back guarantee at Drug Fair. The copy emphasizes rich oils clear pores and blemish reduction with no questions asked refund.
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New York
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William D. Rafferty
Emily Johnson
Churchland Blvd
Portsmouth
Lloyd Lewis
Norfolk-Portsmouth Ledge- Star
George Washington Bridge
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Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company OF
Virginia
By Marie Dovant
Shell
Hawkins
Shell Service
Millwood Ave
Winchester
Gene’s Shell Service
Winchester Park & Shop
Berryville
Shell Service Corner
Buckmarsh & Main Sts
Berryville, Va
Toms Brook, Va
Buncutter Oil Corporation
H. W. Ebert
Buick
N. Loudoun St
Buncutter Tire Co., Inc
S. Braddock St
Shell Service Center
Shenandoah Ave
Front Royal
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