TV crime shows worry youth impact says writer in Hampton
Writer Robert Shaw from Mr. District Attorney and Rupert Montgomery Presents told a Virginia convention that the TV industry is seriously concerned about crime programs on youth. He noted parents should guide children as he cited an average 11 to 12 hours of daily TV viewing and potential objections to broad audience programs. Officers of the Virginia Wholesale Wine Dealers Assn were re-elected Ralph A. Elmore president R. J. Cheatwood vice president and A. W. Bischoff secretary treasurer.
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Hampton
Robert Shaw
Virginia Malt Beverage Assn
Virginia
Shaw
Rupert Montgomery
Hotel Chamberlin
Wine Dealers Group
Ralph A. Elmore
Richmond
R. J. Cheatwood
A. W. Bischoff
Summer freezing tips from Northern Virginia Power Co
Home Service tips suggest making lemonade ice cubes for iced tea and keeping a supply on hand. Advice covers freezing fruit with freezer cellophane, storing frozen desserts, and using coffee ice cubes to chill iced coffee without dilution. Free booklet on home freezing available by mail to the Home Service Advisor in Winchester Virginia.
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Home Service Advisor
Electric Company
Northern Virginia Power CO
Winchester
Virginia
Inspector cites faulty 1942 sedan under WV inspection law
State Police Supt. R W Boyles recounted an unnamed motorist who brought a 1942 sedan to a Charleston garage to meet West Virginia inspection rules and ended up junking the car. He cited three brake defects two broken windows and fog lights that would not burn or focus.
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Charleston
W. Va
R. W. Boyles
West Virginia
Cep
Pittsburgh Airport to unveil grand entrance fountain
The Greater Pittsburgh Airport, completed three years ago for 33 million dollars, will gain a new entry feature. Workers install a 240 thousand dollar water fountain, set in a plaza and landscaping costing 30 thousand dollars, plus a 90 foot floral display to accent the approach.
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Pittsburgh
Greater
In Memoriam for Robert T Anderson
A mother's memorial note marks two years since Robert T Anderson's death on August 31 1953. She recalls August as the saddest time, memory keeping him near, and prays for strength as she awaits the day they reunite.
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Robert T. Anderson
Robert
Twining warns Soviet plane production catching up
General Nathan F Twining warned that Soviet aircraft production is increasing in both quantity and quality. He cautioned that if the Reds catch up in air power a Soviet attack would be more likely. He noted progress on U S radar lines but said DEW in the Arctic is just starting and interceptor missiles are a year away.
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Boston
Nathan F Twining
Soviet Union
Air Force
United States
Veterans of Foreign Wars
U.S. Air Force
Twining
U. S.-Canadian
mid-Canada
Arctic
Air Defense Command
U. S
County Children Aid Red Cross Flood Campaign
Three young county children raise funds for Red Cross flood relief. Mary Virginia Grayson 12 Ebnor Grayson 19 and Jimmy Grayson 8 sell vegetables and cold drinks at a Route 50 booth near the Stuart Perry quarry with permission from the Highway Department. They are children of Mr and Mrs Ernest Grayson of the Northwestern Grade and will donate all profits to relief.
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Red Cross
Mary Virginia Grayson
Ebnor Grayson
Jimmy Grayson
Route 50
Stuart Perry
Ernest Grayson
State Highway Department
How Electric Eels Catch Their Prey
While cruising about, the eel emits a weak electric current that acts like radar to locate moving prey. It swims toward it and releases enough current to stun without killing. Sense organs in the head help locate prey. Eels seem unwilling to eat fish they have killed, study suggests.
Democrats Plan Broad Attack on Farm Policy After Price Drop
A 2 percent fall in farm prices spurs Democrats to form a nationwide agricultural advisory committee led by Clayton Fritchey to craft a 1956 farm plank. The move signals a pledge to push rigid price supports as August prices slip further amid rising surpluses and easing federal support.
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Washington
Clayton Fritchey
Congress
Eisenhower
Agriculture Department
Reserve Units Accepting Enlistments in Virginia
Virginia Army reserve units begin accepting enlistments under the 1955 Reserve Forces Act. The plan offers two programs: six year enlistment in the Army Reserve with two years active duty and three years ready reserve plus one standby year. and draft deferred enlistments for under 25 year olds with six months active training and eight year total enlistment. High school volunteers may defer active training until graduation or age 20. Enlisted men completing active service between Aug 9 1955 and July 1 1957 may fulfill remaining obligations by one year in a Reserve unit.
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Richmond
Virginia
Thomas M. Tarpley Jr
Virginia Military District
Tarpley
Army Reserve
Convict Gibson Escapes Front Royal Area Pursued South
William Henry Gibson a 25 year old Black convict escaped Sunday from State Road Camp No 7 near White Post. He was seen three times yesterday in the Front Royal area and is being hunted toward Little Washington and Sperryville. Bloodhounds were not used today.
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William Henry Gibson
State Road
Double Toll Gate
Front Royal
Gibson
Portsmouth
Remount
R. R. O'Meara
White Post
Happy Creek
Benny Goodman Seeks Beloved Selmer Clarinet in Hollywood
The clarinet used for Lets Dance and One O Clock Jump, serial No L3682, a 17 key Selmer model, is urgently sought by Benny Goodman. G M Music Center owner contact at 38 W. Boscawen Street if located by Sept 30 for a possible $500 Omega loan reward.
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Benny Goodman
G & M Music Center
Harry Geiman
Moisture content range for paper types
The normal moisture varies from 5.2 percent in calendared book paper up to 8.2 percent in newsprint. Normal moisture assumes 70 degrees Fahrenheit and 50 percent relative humidity as maintained in paper testing rooms.
Drying Process in Paper Making Described
The text discusses drying machine-made paper after pressing, noting that remaining water content is about five percent and emphasizes the need for uniform drying to avoid defects.
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Wolfe St
Reddy
Potomac Edison System
Junk Report
Memoriam
Ethel A. Anderson
TAY Plan
J. J. Newberry CO
Newberry
N. Loudoun St
County Children Aid
Shenandoah River
Riverton
19Th St
The
W. Boscawen Street
California
SAFEW
P. S
Cities Service
T. Kremer
Beauty Center
Boscawen St
Helen R. Collier
D.C. T
Goodyear
Buncutter Tire CO
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