Area Jobs Rise in Feb through June in Winchester Region
The Virginia State Employment Service reports a moderate rise in non farm jobs from February to mid June in Winchester Frederick and Clarke Counties, led by construction and trade. Manufacturing fell slightly while food processing seasonal work dropped, yet overall employment compares favorably with June 1958 with 700 more employed. A planned industrial plant, college building, and other projects plus increased crop processing will sustain growth. unemployment stands at about 1,250 in June, with about 6.7 percent of the labor force.
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Winchester
Virginia State Employment Service
Tne
Hune
Virginia Woolen Co
Merger Proposed Among Methodist Boards
Preliminary plans outline a merger of three Methodist boards the Board of Temperance in Washington the Board of World Peace and the Board of Social and Economic Relations in Chicago. The proposal will be considered by the denomination s general conference next year.
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Chicago
The
Methodist Church
Board of Temperance
Washington
Board of World Peace and
Board of Social and Economic Relations
General Conference
Steady Rain In Virginia Linked to Cindy Storm
Tropical storm Cindy is blamed for steady rain across Virginia since July 9. The pattern is due to a blocking high over the Atlantic keeping storms in place, with Emporia and Richmond recording multi inch totals while Front Royal Roanoke Staunton and nearby towns reported below normal rainfall.
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Richmond
Cindy
Virginia
Atlantic
Emporia
Holland
Front Royaltas
New Orleans Founded by Sieur de Bienville
The original settlement of New Orleans was founded by Sieur de Bienville and named for the Duke of Orleans reflecting French colonial ties.
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New Orleans
Sieur de Bienville
Duke of Orleans
Television Primetime Schedule Snapshot
A dense list of 1950s era TV programs and times from 4 to 7 plus late night slots. Shows include Woody Woodpecker Popeye Abbott and Costello The Three Stooges Amos n Andy Spotlight News You Asked For It Gangbusters Backstage Northwest Passage Wrestling Sugarfoot Wyatt Earp and many others with films news sports and devotional segments.
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Russ Ward
The
Three Stooges
Amos ‘N’ Andy
San Francisco
Olympic Champ Bob Mathias Returns to Acting Duo
Olympic champion Bob Mathias, who paused his acting dreams for a builders’ yard job, co stars with Keenan Wynn in The Troubleshooters. He remains on leave from a construction firm as he test drives a TV career backed by United Artists. Mathias notes a calm, pragmatic approach to show business.
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Bob Mathias
Keenan Wynn
Mathias
Hollywood
United Artists
Bob
Cool
London
Helsinki
Stanford
Marine Corps
Ward Bond
John Wayne
Wayne
Ire in Ireland bishops oppose Sunday liquor sales plan
In Dublin a government commission's call to relax liquor laws and allow Sunday sales met strong disapproval from Roman Catholic bishops who urged tighter restrictions and stricter enforcement of existing regulations.
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Dublin
Ireland
Symington Backed by Missouri Democrats for 1960 Nomination
Missouri Democrats believe Sen. Stuart Symington can win the 1960 nomination and begin mailing campaign material to delegates and officials. Symington says he is not running and has stifled delegate commitments, while party leaders push a swift rise narrative from his 1958 Senate win by a large margin.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Stuart Symington
Symington
Democratic State Committee
Wilbur F. Daniels
James H. Meredith
Meredith
Daniels
Senate
Democratic Party
Symington's Political Rise and 1952 Senate Victory
The text notes that Symington won the Senate seat in 1952 by about 150 000 votes as Eisenhower carried Missouri by nearly 30 000. At 58, Symington entered government at 44 after a successful business career. He previously served as acting first secretary of the air force, chaired the National Security and Resources Board, and worked as a troubleshooter for the Reconstruction Finance Corp.
Library removes children's book in Shreveport
Shreveport Memorial Library chief librarian removed The First Book of Fishing from circulation due to illustrations showing white and Negro children fishing and picnicking together. Miss Inez Boone asked the City Library Board to review the book before a final decision. The book dates from 1952. Frances E. Willard biography note included.
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Shreveport
Shreveport Memorial Library
Inez Boone
City Library Board
Sears Increases Newspaper Ads To 4 Million
Sears Roebuck and Co reports 1958 newspaper advertising expenditure of 48.6 million dollars, up from 46.4 million in 1957. J. J. Carr notes 950 daily and weekly papers shared the budget, which accounted for 77.8 percent of local retail advertising. Retail and mail order net sales reached 3.7 billion, a firm record, as Sears operated 728 stores as of January 31, 1959.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co
J. J. Carr
Sears
Mr. Carr
Anti Red Recruits Increase in Catholic Church Ranks
Rev James Lloyd director of the Paulist Fathers Information Center reports in the Catholic Digest that many people join the Roman Catholic Church due to its firm stand against communism.
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New York
James Lloyd
Paulist Fathers
Catholic Digest
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Employment Service
Frederick and
Clarke Counties
Loudoun
Woody Woodpecker
Popeye
TV Editorial
Northwest Passage
Wrestling
Sugarfoot
Crusader
Steve Canyon
Jimmie Rodgers
Wyatt Earp
Tell
Peck
Mrs. North
Naked City
Spotlight Playhouse
David Niven
Alcoa Presents
Andy Williams
Mike Hammer
Scotland Yard
High Sierra
Humphrey Bogart
Ida Lupino
Jesse James
Don Barry Peggie
Castle
Jack Paar
the Whistler
TV Reader's Digest
Rich
Dix
Theater of Stars
Joan
Court of Human Relations
Young Dr Malone
Douglas Fairbanks
Grandpa
Truth
Temple
Susie
Milt Grant
Shield
Edmond O’brien
Burns and Allen
Mickey Mouse Club
Carling
Dixie Beverage CO
Democrats
Clah
Sealy
Golden Sk
Enly
Cain Furniture Store
Eel Battery
S. Braddock St
Winchester, VA
Frances E. Willard
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Scott
Scott Headquarters
Miller’s Hardware
N. Loudoun St
Bey
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