Virginia teachers to aid reporting of voting returns
The Associated Press and Virginia Education Association arrange for 2 002 precinct reporters to call in results on election night. VEA members will relay returns to a Richmond AP central office, with AP distributing to AP member papers UPI and major networks.
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Richmond
Associated Press
Virginia Education Association
Virginia
VEA
United Press International
Robert F. Williams
WEA
Richmond AP
Frank H. Fuller
UPI
Columbia Broadcasting System
American Broadcasting Co
National Broadcasting Co
Ferry
Williams
Fuller
Rise in Steel Orders Signals Possible Price Upturn
AP analysis notes rising steel orders as a bellwether for inflation. Increases reflect expectations of sustained economic upturn and stockpiling to hedge against higher costs or possible labor disruptions. With steel tied to auto production, contracts hint at upcoming wage talks shaping prices and output.
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AP Business News
NEW York
ABC Drops Four Series in Return to Familiar TV Style
The ABC lineup features Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, No Time for Sergeants, Wendy and Me, and The Bing Crosby Show. Viewers see familiar plots, stars, and formats with commentary on the lack of fresh concepts.
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New York
American Broadcasting Co
ABC
Arctic
Ralve Hilbilly
Air Force
Sammy Jackson
Andy Griffith
Wendy and Me
Connie Stevens
George Burns
Miss Stevens
Tate
Gracie Allen
Bates
Bing Crosby
Crosby
Bing
MacArthur Award Honors General Posthumously
The Republic of Korea’s highest honor for a non citizen was presented posthumously to Gen. Douglas MacArthur for his immeasurable contributions to Korea’s liberation from Japan. Ambassador Chung Yul Kim announced the award, accepted by Norfolk Mayor Roy B. Martin Jr. on MacArthur’s behalf.
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Norfolk
Republic of Korea
Gen
Douglas MacArthur
Imperial
Japan
Chung Yul Kim
Roy B. Martin Jr
MacArthur
Adjustments Continue in Corn Prices and Farm Prospects
Virginia farmers face volatile prices as harvest grows and forecasts show a national corn crop of 3.64 billion bushels, down 11 percent from last year. Combined state crops for Maryland Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina rise 20 percent, with Virginia corn up about 2 percent above five year average. Soybean production seen near last year and Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina South Carolina expect soybeans 23 percent higher than last year.
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U.S
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Richmond
Petersburg
Norfolk
Shenandoah Valley
Roanoke
Neck
Chicago
Delaware
Women urged to back school prayer amendment
In Williamsburg Virginia Mrs J Blair Buck a former Virginia and General Federation of Women's Clubs leader urged district directors to contact congressmen urging a constitutional change permitting voluntary prayers in public schools. She praised the movement saying Congress would pass the amendment if enough interest is shown.
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Williamsburg
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
J. Blair Buck
Richmond
Virginia and
Congress
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By Sam Dawson
Cynthia Lowry
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Roman
Donna Reed
Virginia Department of Agriculture
Cline
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Winchester
Miller
Frigidaire
New Frigidaire Ranges
Virginia Power
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