Fewer Children Receiving Second Salk Shots Nationwide
About 20 percent fewer youngsters are getting a second shot in the Salk polio drive. AP survey shows 3,627,036 have received the second vaccination, with 7,754,354 first doses. Reasons include distrust of the vaccine amid early program incidents. 21 states completed the second round, 4 near completion, 21 ongoing, Idaho and Massachusetts not participating.
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Washington
Associated Press
Leonard A. Scheele
Idaho
Massachusetts
Haun's Used Furniture Store Auction At Cost
Closing out business will sell at cost all used furniture stores of all kinds rugs mattresses living room suites and many other articles at Haun's Used Furniture Store 102 South Kent St. Dial 2-1220.
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Haun’s
South Kent St
Dial
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Alfred Wright
The Wright family thanks neighbors and friends in the city and county for kindness and sympathy during their bereavement following the death of wife and mother Mrs. Alfred Wright. Alfred Wright and daughters acknowledge support since her passing.
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Alfred Wright
Edward T. Martin Dies at 41 in Clark County
Edward Thomas Martin 41 of Clark County died at 6 15 p m yesterday while en route to Charlottesville Hospital. He was born June 25 1914 in Rappahannock County to Frank D Martin and the late Mrs Martin. Survived by his wife Dorothy May Lee Martin a son Harry in Korea three daughters Betty Barbara and Linda all at home three sisters Mrs Jesse Newlin Mrs Margaret Dillon and Mrs Marie Hinkins and six brothers Ralph Lewis Joe Hilton John and Harvey. Funeral arrangements pending. Body at John H Enders Funeral Home Berryville.
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Edward Thomas Martin
Clark County
Charlottesville
Rappahannock County
Frank D. Martin
Martin
Dorothy May Lee Martin
Harry Martin
Korea
Betty
Barbara
Linda
Jesse Newlin
Margaret Dillon
Marie Hinkins
Ralph
Lewis
Joe
Hilton
John
Harvey Martin
John H. Enders
Berryville
First 3 Cent Postage Stamp Issued in 1851
The 3 cent stamp debuted in 1851 four years after adhesive stamps began. It was brick red and featured a George Washington profile from a bust by sculptor Houdon. Over time this denomination generated the most revenue of any stamp.
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George Washington
Houdon
Busy Schedule For Frederick County Fruit Growers Wednesday
Local growers have a full day with three demonstrations on pruning and mouse control. Endrin ground spray demo led by Dr. Howard Rollins at Robert Russell’s Apple Pie Ridge orchard starts 9 a.m. A second pruning demo follows at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Faye Marker Miller’s Cedar Creek Grade orchard. The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association meets at 7:30 p.m. in the county courtroom to discuss peach production, ground spraying, advertising, and social security impacts on growers. Refreshments follow courtesy of Farmers Merchants National Bank.
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Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Robert Russell
Apple Pie Ridge
White Hall
Howard Rollins
Winchester Fruit Research Laboratory
Fred Dreiling
Faye Marker Miller
Cedar Creek
Fruit Growers Association
Presbyterians Elect 13 Elders Deacons at Meet
Six members of the Session and seven of the Board of Deacons were elected for three years at a congregational meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Named to the Session are Homer Alberti Russell Bell S C Brooks Ernest Fernandes Robert Heltzel I Fred Stine. Deacon nominees are Marvin Gore W Austin Havermale W H Lawrence II Donald Stewart Paul Vance W Jackson Welch and Orville Wine. They replace retiring members under the rotation plan.
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First Presbyterian Church
Homer E. Alberti
Russell Bell
S. C. Brooks
Ernest Fernandes
Robert E. Heltzel
I. Fred Stine
Stewart Bell, Jr
A. Ryland Conner
J. A. Hotsinger
D. E. Leatherman
James A
Comet III Sets 11,440 Mile Flight Record
Britain s De Havilland Comet III jetliner completed an 11 440 mile journey from Hatfield England to Kingsford Smith Airport Sydney in 24 hours 23 minutes with stops in Cairo Bombay Singapore and Darwin Group Captain John Cunningham praised the craft saying its initial shortcomings have been overcome.
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Australia
Britain
Hatfield
England
Kingsford—Smith
Cairo
Bombay
Singapore
Darwin
John Cunningham
de Havilland Co
Virginia Farm Price Outlook Seeks Price Trends
The Virginia Department of Agriculture released a weekly forecast on farm prices. Officials warn price predictions are never certain while outlining current market expectations for Virginia farmers.
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Virginia
Virginia Department of Agriculture
Poultry and egg market outlook ahead of Christmas
The heavy type turkey market is expected to hold through Christmas with hens at 32 to 33 cents and toms 26 to 27 cents. Light types averaging 28 to 28.5 cents show steadiness to slight weakening, and broilers may drop slightly. Virginia regional prices range 19 to 21 cents with outside markets slipping post Thanksgiving. Eggs stay steady toward Christmas with Grade A Large at 5 cents and Grade A Medium 43 to 47 cents. Hog prices remain in the red with possible further weakening. Virginia auction average at $12.60 and Richmond yards $12.25 to $12.50.
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Virginia
Valley
Delmarva
Richmond
Troutville
Georgia
North Carolina
New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Norfolk
Market Outlook for Virginia Hogs Veal Corn and Hay Prices
Virginia hog prices hover around 9.55 in Virginia with regional ranges 8.5 to 13.5 for commercial grades. Vealers show strength with an average of 25.70 and top around 31 for 180 to 215 pound stock. Corn prices hold steady with Richmond 1.14 and Norfolk 1.10. hay supplies remain ample with prices steady to lower into 1956. Over 22 000 vessels transit the Sault Ste Marie locks annually.
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Virginia
End of First Atomic War Games at Sagebrush Exercise
In Louisiana, Sagebrush ends after three weeks of testing 110000 Army troops and 20000 Air Force personnel in a simulated atomic war across seven million acres. General Weyland declares hostilities finished at 6 pm. General Taylor notes new weapon insights gained, including Corporal, Honest John, Matador, and 280 mm atomic cannon.
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United States
Louisiana
O. P. Weyland
Tactical Air Command and Maneuver
Maxwell Taylor
Army
New Orleans
Home Display Rules Mention Local Collectible Limits
Reader notes suggest a location of customary residence and advises keeping a small collection of specimens at home. The guidance implies modest display practices and storage within a private dwelling.
Bicycle usage surges with 23 million riders in U S
Bicycle experts estimate 23 million people ride bicycles in the United States. The figure highlights rising urban cycling and potential impacts on transportation, health, and environment.
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United States
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