Homegrown Christmas Trees Rise in Zanesville Market
In Zanesville area markets this Saturday, homegrown Christmas trees show sharp growth. Local and Ohio-grown trees may constitute about 40 percent of sales, up from 5 to 10 percent three years ago, with 18 growers selling roughly 5 000 trees this season and aiming for 25 000 within three to four years. Varieties include Scotch pine Red pine Norway spruce and White pine. Top grades sell for 4 to 8 dollars and lower grades for 1 50 to 3 dollars.
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Secret Service Warns Against Counterfeiters
Washington police report a Secret Service warning about Christmas time counterfeit money. Chief A. E. Baughman urged the public to study genuine currency, noting that counterfeit portraits look dull or smudged and the background lines are irregular.
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Yugoslavia Spurns Further U.S. Military Aid
Belgrade reports quote well informed Yugoslav sources saying Tito declined any additional U S military aid after a Brioni Island meeting with U S Ambassador James Riddleberger. They claim reappraisals by the United States were humiliating to Yugoslavia and note Belgrade seeks continued friendly economic and political ties.
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Enquirer Demands Ike Resign Over National Survival
The Cincinnati Enquirer calls for President Eisenhower to resign citing concerns about his physical condition and ability to withstand sustained stress. The front-page editorial was published to Sunday readers, signaling a strong demand for leadership change.
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Former Sheriff Herbert Hasaum Dies at 70 in Jefferson
Former Ashtabula County sheriff Herbert D. Hasaum, 70, died in Jefferson today. He served as sheriff from 1923 to 1927 and later became county probation officer.
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Ashtabula County
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Wife's Kiss Triggers Wreck in San Antonio
Arlen Craig Williams 27 and Lois Ann Williams 24 were hospitalized after a car wreck in San Antonio when Williams swerved to avoid a curve following a kiss from his wife. Police quoted Williams describing the incident and the couple received treatment for head injuries and lacerations at Santa Rosa hospital.
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Santa Rosa Hospital
Toy Sales Hit Record Pace Amid Holiday Crunch
A New York industry survey finds toy sales moving toward a record pace as 1957 volume nears an all time high. Late buying signals potential shortages before Christmas while manufacturers struggle through a sluggish earlier season and now push overtime to meet demand.
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James
Air Force Thor Test Shot Over Atlantic
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla Dec 1 An Air Force Thor missile launched from its pad at 309 p.m EST rose straight up then arced southeast. The orange flame and thunderous roar were seen for over two minutes by beach watchers before sighting was lost in overcast skies. The missile can hit 1500 miles and may carry an atomic warhead.
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SAC Backed for Big Defense Budget Boost
The Strategic Air Force is seen as a main beneficiary of a proposed two billion dollar hike in defense spending with emphasis on missiles and long range bombers. Senators Robertson and Johnson say SAC remains essential for deterrence until missiles are fully ready, while Humphrey warns against abandoning manned aircraft too soon.
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French Irritated By U S Stand On NATO Plans
Paris reports French officials express irritation over lack of U S consultation on proposals for the December NATO summit. They warn of rising talk of neutrality as heads of NATO governments prepare for a three day session in Paris to bolster the alliance against the Soviet menace in the missile age.
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Navy Rocket Sled Breaks Land Speed Record
China Lake California tests report a new land speed record for a rocket sled at 2 5751 miles per hour on a four mile monorail near Mojave Desert. The unmanned sled weighed 152 pounds and reached max speed 1.9 seconds after launch.
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China Lake Navial Ordnance Test Station
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U.S. Atomic Energy Com
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Spain Receives U.S. Nuclear Materials by Plane
American nuclear material worth 112 million dollars arrived in Madrid today from New York by air. The consignment was flown to Spain amid ongoing postwar security and energy aid arrangements.
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Spain
New York
British Rush More Troops To Central American Colony
Belize reports Britain sending 700 troops from Bermuda to reinforce Belize City amid a political conflict over possible union with Guatemala. Prime accusations involve PUP leader George Price and talks with Guatemalan officials. Guatemala and Mexico claim the colony amid oil signs and independence sentiment grows.
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Gary Is Named To OMHA Board In Dayton Meeting
Probate Judge Holland M. Gary was named to the executive committee of the Ohio Mental Health Association at a Dayton meeting. Other committee members include Judge Rodney M. Love of Montgomery County, Mrs. Ladonna Quinn of Sidney, Dr. Harry Wein of Mansfield, Rev. Bob Taylor of Warren, and Bishop Hazel of the Methodist Church Ohio area. Walter G. Norde of Oberlin was re elected president, with Rev. Kay Glaesner of Springfield as second vice president and Robert Maxon of Akron as secretary and C. E. Boyd of Toledo as treasurer.
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Ohio Mental Health Association
Aid
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Montgomery County
Ladonna Quinn
Sidney
Harry Wein
Mansfield
Bob Taylor
Warren
Hazel
Ohio
Methodist Church
Walter G. Norde
Oberlin
Kay Glaesner
Spring
Robert Maxon
Akron
Evan Marks
Toledo
C. E. Boyd
Dover man fined after third gambling raid of year
Dover Ohio December 7 1947 Samuel Tornabene 48 was fined 300 dollars and costs and Robert Heinz 38 was fined 200 dollars and costs on gambling charges after a third raid in the year.
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C. C. Froelich
Samuel Tornabene
Robert Heinz
Sixteen Miners Burned in Lancashire Pit Explosion
In Golborne England on December 7 a tunnel explosion at a Lancashire coal mine injured sixteen miners. Rescue teams pulled all workers to the surface within an hour from a shift of about 260 miners. The cause was not immediately known.
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Navy Seeks Cause Of Rocket Failure
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida investigators probe the Vanguard TV-3 failure that destroyed the first U S satellite bearing rocket. Officials examine thrust loss at takeoff and a toppled launch, with a renewed effort to prepare a second Vanguard using the same 72 foot vehicle and launch stand.
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Rainfall Tops Inch In Zanesville Area Flood Watch
Rainfall exceeding an inch in 24 hours sent streams rising in the Zanesville region with an eight foot rise on the Licking River near Teboso. The Muskingum River stood at 10.15 feet, with forecasts of calmer waters as colder weather approaches. a light snow is possible today and Monday with temps from 25 to 35.
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Muskingum Scientist Sees U S Bounce Back Amid Missile Race
Dr. 5 J Vellenga chair of Muskingum College science division warns about a crash Russian program in missiles and atomic weapons. He argues Western civilization can rebound and stresses values beyond technology. He says mechanistic leadership is insufficient and notes Germany’s tech bias did not win the war.
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Muskingum College
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Wisconsin
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