Twenty two face indictment in Pennsylvania Turnpike fraud
Twenty two persons faced possible indictments after a special grand jury report alleged a conspiracy to defraud the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission of 19 million dollars. The panel implicated former Chairman Thomas J. Evans and James F. Torrance of Export. Torrance declined comment. Evans will speak with his attorney. Governor Leader called the alleged scheme one of the greatest public swindles.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
Thomas J. Evans
Coaldale
James F. Torrance
Torrance
Commission
Evans
Huette F. Dowling
Dauphin County
George M. Leader
Turnpike Commission
Manu-Mine Research and Development Co
Reading
Manu-Mine
Texas to Hold April 2 Election For U.S. Senate
A special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by Gov. Price Daniel will be held on April 2 on a winner take all basis with no runoff. Democrats fear vote splitting among six Democrats and one Republican could hand the seat to the GOP. If a Republican wins a 48 48 tie would require Vice President Nixon to break it.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Price Daniel
Daniel
Knowland
California
Texas
Nixon
Sled and vehicle crashes spill into city streets
A series of winter accidents includes two sled collisions injuring youths, a three vehicle crash on Brad dock and Peyton streets leaving Marylin Chaplin with concussion and leg laceration, and a minor crash on Boscawen Street with limited damage. Police noted icy roads and limited visibility contributed.
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Marylin Chaplin
North Ave
J. E. Hoover
Braddock
Peyton St
Chaplin Ford
Braddock St
Morton Stimler
Silver Spring Md
Stimler
Ruth Lewis McDonald
Front Royal
W. Boscawen St
Washington St
Fred Hildebrand
James Harman Berg
N. Loudoun St
Boscawen St
Chavrott
Charles Franklin Stollemyer
Cameron St
Polly's Cab Co
M. M Adams
Rt. 2
Wheat germ yield per bushel and mill efficiency
The Agriculture Department notes about 0.8 bushel of wheat yields one pound of wheat germ. Mills with germ milling gear can produce one pound of germ from 1.6 bushels. Normally operated mills yield one pound of germ from eight bushels of wheat.
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Department of Agriculture
Daily Across Stream Clue Set Likely Includes Hawk
A crossword clue trio lists definitions for 15 Across Like a wing 16 Across Correspond 17 Across Supply again 20 Across Hawk. The compact puzzle hints at bird related terms and verb forms forming a themed lineup. The clues invite solving to reveal a connected answer or phrase.
Crossword clues snippet with multiple entries
A fragmented crossword listing several clues including Writing Army group Greek letter Place Weigh down Old weight for wool Neuter pronoun Company More rational Frustrate Fencing sword On the ocean Chills and fever Pay attention Knock lightly Girl's name
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Company
Dominican Republic Becomes First to Contribute to UN Police Fund
Ambassador Dr. Enrique de Marchena delivers a $5,000 check to UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold in New York City, marking the Dominican Republic as the first member state to contribute to the UN Emergency Police Forces Fund.
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Dominican Republic
United Nations
U.N
Enrique de Marchena
Dag Hammarskjold
New York City
Group Plans House Show Here Sometime in March
The Operation Home Improvement group met at the George Washington Hotel for a luncheon and mapped a House Show for March. Frank Whitesell chaired the meeting and presented the treasurer’s report in Paul Plumly’s absence. Details on dates, location, and committees will be announced at a later special meeting.
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Operation Home Improvement Organization
Frank Whitesell
Paul Plumly
Whitesell
Civilian Defense Films Shown at Clarke County High
Clarke County will screen Civilian Defense films at Clarke County High School on February 4. Kenneth N Gilpin Jr coordinator says one film shows the first H bomb detonation in Pacific experiments. Free coffee and doughnuts will be served after.
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Berryville
Clarke County High School
Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr
Clarke County Civil Defense
Pacific
Evangelist Smith Revival at Timber Ridge Church
Evangelist Joseph Smith will conduct a revival at Timber Ridge Assembly of God Church near Whitacre starting Tuesday January 22. Services are nightly at 7 30 except Mondays and open to the public led by Pastor Linwood Wilkinson. Philadelphia's near move to be capital is noted with historical context.
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Joseph Smith
Timber Ridge
Front Royal Livestock Market Hog and Veal Prices
Prices listed for hogs veal slaughter cattle and stock feeder cattle at Front Royal market. Barrows gilts weights 175-300 lb with prices, veal by weight with varying grades, slaughter cattle by grade and weight, stock feeders and calves with price ranges. Includes heifers steers bulls cows and canners with multiple weight bands.
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Choice & Prime
Good & Choice
Cutter & Utility
Local Stocks Quotation Highlights From Winchester Office
The list shows bid and par prices for regional companies including American Furniture, Bank of Clarke County, Commonwealth Natl Gas, Farmers & Merchants Natl, George Washington Hotel, Green Chemical Co, Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar, Shenandoah Valley Nat Bank, Potomac Edison, Investors Loan Co, Life Insurance Co of VIS, Potomac Edison second entry, O Sullivan Rubber and O Sullivan Com, Winchester Storage, Victor Products, and National Fruit Product. Items include bids around 1 to 5 percent, par values at $100 or $10, and several 1 percent to 4 percent ranges, reflecting a varied local market.
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American Furniture
Bank of
Clarke County
Commercial and Savings Bank
Commonwealth Nat'l Gas
Farmers & Merchants Nat
Covene Ae
George Washington
Green Chemical Company
Life Insurance Company of
Vis
Dee National Fruit
Songs by Jim Durante Include His Own Compositions
The singer Jim Durante performs much of his nightclub and film material as his own compositions. He also sings well known tunes without relying on others for most of his catalog.
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Jimmy Durante
Bank assets rise as 1956 ends with gains across three banks
The report shows end of year 1956 assets higher than the prior quarter and year for Commercial and Savings, Farmers and Merchants, and Shenandoah Valley banks. December 31 totals exceed September 30 by $544,672, $1,556,732, and $1,018,580 respectively, lifting overall assets to $33,258,523 from $32,502,531 in Q3.
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Shenandoah Valley
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Hartsdale, N.Y
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