davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Milford chronicle., 1956-02-03
vide AWAKE FIRES

ENID. Okla. - up Enid fire.
men said cigarettes were probably
responsible for two divan fires in
the same day recently-but they
couldn't blame the blazes on per-
sons falling asleeh while smoking.
The two UnOccupied divans were
sitting outside stores in the down
town section.
Milford chronicle., 1956-02-03
SELF DEFEATING

CHARLESTON. S. c. - (P) ~
Mrs Frank T. Cawley volunteered
20 show a toy Manchester terrier
IN the Charleston dog show when
the owner became i'll and was un-
eble 20 appear.
Mrs Cawley handled the g.
month-old pup so well it was
judged the best top group dog in
the show. Among the toys it de-
feated was Mrs. Cawley's own.
Milford chronicle., 1956-02-03
JUST FOR PRACTICEq

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. = Up
This burglar may have been
holding a practice run.
He took $573 from a safe in a
food market, but left another $977
also in the safe. The next day he
called the store owner, Robert L.
Ward, and told him the stolen mon
ey was in a telephone booth some
blocks away. Ward found the mon
ey
The caller gave Ward no reason
for his actions.
Milford chronicle., 1956-02-03
Hollywood Diner
Serving Family Meals
(Continued from first Dagel

CONTINUED from fTst Dage)
Mr.. Ward and Mrs. Ward, the
former Miss Jeannette Kirby
daughter Of Mr.. and mrs. Joseph
Kirby. formerly Of Milford Neck,
now living in Dover, together with
their family, are residing for the
present in Dover.
Milford chronicle., 1956-02-03
nefnhlnnrne

When Delphinuns have finished
their display Of blooms. cut away
the flower stems before the plants
expend their energy on seed forma-
ton
Milford chronicle., 1956-02-03

Although bald eagles often eat
mammals or birds, they prefer
fish.
Milford chronicle., 1956-02-03

NOW! Ends Saturday,, FebrUury 4th
CONTINUOUS SHOWING SAT- STARRING At l2.4s p N.
Milford chronicle., 1956-02-03

At 6s, William Henry Harrison
was the oldest Z. s. President.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02
December 5

5-The frankie Loine Show.
9-Piek Temple. Kids.
| Hour. Troll to Fort Hozord."
Bill WiIlions.
4:15
5-Secret Storm. Serial.
4:30
5-The EorIy Show. Movie.
! Hour, Is min. "confidenee
GirI." 1852. Tom Convoy. Hill
lory Brooke.
7-CIown Corner. Kids.
4:45
4-Modern Romonees. Serial.
7-S0nto Claus. Kids.
500
4-comedy Time. Joan Davis.
Unlikely Mouse Club. Kids.
Mouseketeers visit DisneyIond
Park for trip through Tomor-
rowland.
9-Amos n Andy. Comedy.
classified Ad." Alvin Childress.
Spencer Williams.
$500
4-FootIight TheateF.
Hour. Trouble With Fother."
Stewort Erwin. Susie" films. Al
Ross, host.
9-My Little MGEgie. Comedy.
Cole Storm. Charles Farrell.
5:55
5-Motthew Warren. News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02
Evening

500
5-BiIIy Johnson Show.
7-JunsIe Jim. Kids.
Precious coreo." Jim reseues
the kidnapped fomiIy Of a young
oil tycoon.
9-Ciseo Kid. Western.
Cisco and Poncho ore held up
and relieved of their cotte by O
pseudo sheriff.
$50
4-S0m and Friends.
Stun House. Billy Johnson.
7-Town and Country Time.
Jimmy Deem. Texas Wildcats.
9-Spotlisht. News. Weother.
0oIloher. Cushing. Douglas.
6:45
4-Weother. News. Sports.
Strlnoer. Mccormick. Michael.
S-Dous Edwords. News.
6:55
7-Louis Allen. Weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02
Afternoon


1900
4-Tic Toe Dough. Quiz.
Jock Berry, host.
5-Pete's Place. Kids.
9-VoIiont Lody. Serial.
I2:I5
9-Love Of Life. Serial.
1870
Alt Could Be You. Variety.
5-AfteFnoon Movie.
lH Hours. Docks of New Or
ieons.'" le48. Rolond Winters.
7-Clown Corner. Kids.
9-Seoreh for Tomorrow. Ser1.
MAS
9-Guidins Light. Seriol.
loo
4-FeotuFe Playhouse. Movie.
| Hour. The Sundowners."
1851. Robert Preston.
7-Studio 7. Drama.
9-WoIter Cronkite. News.
I:I0
9-Donno Douglas. Women.
l:30
Inject coFIiss Archer.
9-As the World Turns. SerioI.
200
4-Inso. Women.
5-Lodies Be Seated. Movie.
w Hours. "RoiIrooded." l947.
John lrelond. Hugh Beaumont.
7-FoVorite Story. Dromo.
9-Our Miss Brooks. Comedy.
$3.50
4-Tennessee Ernie Show.
7-Publie Defender.
9-House Porty. Variety.
800
4-Motinee TheateF. Color.
Hour. Julie" A teen-oqer
tries TO reform her delinquent
boy friend.
7-Film Festival. Movie.
] " Hours. THE Perfect Wom-
on" lo49. A scientist constructs
robot women and hires man.
about town to aid him. Potricio
Roc, Nigel Patrick. British.
9-The Big PoYoff. Quiz.
$3.50
r.. kA...s. LII
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-12-02
WEDNESDAY Program Listings

6:35
4-Todoy on the Farm. News.
$50
4-Look to This Day. Prayer.
6:55
9-Meditotions. Inspirotionol.
TOO
4-Todoy. Voriety.
S-6ood Morning. Variety.
500
S-Ceptoin KonsoFoo. Kids.
S:55
4-Ineo. Cooking.
5-Thought. Inspirotionol.
800
4-LiftIe RoscoIs. Our Gang.
5-kGFtoon klub. Kids.
9-TheoteF Of StoFs.
"Governess. Ellen Drew.
$3.50
4-RompeF Room. Kids.
9-MaFk EVons Show. Voriety.
1000
4-Dins-Dons School. Kids.
5-The Morning Movie.
IA Hours. Mississippi Rhythm"
l949. Jimmy DoVis.
9-GoTry Moore. Variety.
1890
4-The Price Is Right. Quiz.
Bill Cullen, m. c.
9-Arthur Godfrey. Variety.
400
4-Home. Arlene Francis.
1880
5-Life With Elizabeth.
9-StFike II Rich. Quiz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-15

best known in Europe was his puppet
rabbit, a capriciouS little animal that
makes sad mistakes in card Selec-
tionS but eventually comes up with
the correct answers The rabbit,
manipulated by three of the magi-
clans fingers. is sometimes blind
folded He makes many Saucy COM
mentS to his master, paws over cards,
scratches his chin and leads the APP
plauSe for himself Spectators accept
the puppet as the center of interest
and regard the magician as an
other observer, directing most OF
their comments toward that clever
little animal"
Mr. Taylor is primarily interested
in card effects and illusions with
ropes, silks and other small pocket
articles Unable to carry much equip
ment with him. he considers it a
greater challenge to entertain a
group of friends around table than
to perform with props on a stage.
In Washington, he is affiliated with
the local chapters of the Society Of
American Magicians and the Inter
national Brotherhood of MagicianS.
Six feet four inches in height with
grazing hair, Mr. Taylor has quiet
approach and soft voice in his magic
demonstrations and prefers that
people remember his tricks for their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-15

entertainment value rather than with
shock or amazement. He frequently
refers to the tests of Dr. j. B. Rhine
at Duke University when performing
his favorite mentaliSm act. In this
feat, he asks a person to select sew
eral cards which when totaled give
a two or three digit number. The CO.
operating subject is then requested
to choose a book from the library,
open it to the page corresponding to
the total previously reached and the
magician then tells him what he is
reading silently.
Mr. Taylor was entertaining friends
at a party in 1855 in Vienna when
he met his wife, the Chicago-born
daughter of Dr. Ludwig KleinWaech-
ter, former Austrian Ambassador to
the United States They were mar
ried in January of this year. Accord
ing to Mr. Taylor, his wife shares his
love of magic and his related hobby
of collecting odd and unusual play
ing cards, ranging in size from a
quarter inch to two feet and repre-
Senting many countries. They live
at 6208 Thirty second place NV
She helps me with my demonstra-
tionS, but she doesn't understand
how they work" he says, adding with
a smile: IT'S against the rules to
give away the secrets of magic"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-07-15
Magic In The Voice
By EMILY TOWE
IITF A ONE-ARMED magician can

66TF A ONE-ARMED magician can
perform astonishing featS with
cards and pocket illusions, should
be able to do all right with two
handS-and two big hands at that"
Fred G. Taylor. Voice of America
official assigned here a few months
ago as chief of the German Service,
made that observation in 1910 when
he was a radio administrator in Salt
Lake City. He was so impressed with
a handicapped entertainers skill he
adopted magic as his favorite hobby.
Later, when he spent more than a
decade in Europe as a radio official
for the Army and the United States
Government, Mr.. Taylor found that
his skill in magic opened doors to
many homes, including those of lead
ing Germans and AuStrianS. While
he was informing overseas peoples
of United States aims and policies
through radio broadcaSts, his leisure
interest enabled him to present an
other side of American life and won
for him outstanding honorS from
amateur magicianS' organizations in
the two countries where he was
assigned.
Mr. Taylor remembers that when
he went overseas for psychological
warfare of the Army in 1915, his fell
low officers chuckled as he waded
ashore from the landing craft in
France Juggling tremendous bedroll
that contained all his magic equip
ment under one arm and a guitar
under the other.
Our first job was to get the former
Nazi radio station in Stuttgart in
working condition" Mr.. Taylor re-
calls. I'VE needed to get 1000 yards
of copper wire for a radio transmit
ter from a French army officer.
had learned to speak German back
in 1929, when l was Mormon mis-
Sionary in Europe, but l knew prac-
tically nothing about French. At
first, the interview seemed impoS-
Sible. but after 1 had shown him a
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few magic tricks, he became inter-
eSted in our project and We left with
the renovation equipment"
He was executive officer and then
chief of Radio Stuttgart from 1945
until l949. when he became director
of RIAS Radio in the American
sector in Berlin, which broadcaStS
news of the free world to people in
the Soviet Zone of Germany While
in Berlin. Mr. Taylor was invited to
become a member of that city'S
chapter of the Magic Circle of Ger
many, which later recognized his
talent by giving him the first hon
orary membership ever awarded a
non-German.
In 1858, he went to Vienna to head
the United States Information Agen-
cy'S radio station Red-White- Red,
where he remained until the station
was dissolved two years later. For
outstanding merit and contributions
to the art of magic in Austria" he
received awards from the Magic Club
OF vienna ana the ASSOCidIlOIl VI
Magical Arts of that city.
Recalling another incident in which
his hobby helped him directly in his
work of dealing with foreign peoples
Mr. Taylor says:
In 1949, members Of the radio
committee of the Baden Wurttem-
berg Legislature were asked by the
military government to suggest sat-
iSfactory legislation so that radio
stations in the United States Zone
could be returned to German control.
Six times the committee proposed
unsatisfactory legislation and 1t
seemed as if we had reached dead
lock. At a luncheon one day,
thought of entertaining them with
my trick in which it appears that
a glass is pushed through the table.
They all left in jovial spirits and
agreed to review the legislation
again. A short time later, they came
up with an acceptable proposal"
The trick for which Mr. Taylor was
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
STORM RESPONSIBLE FOR SMALL ATTENDANCE AT HEARINGS

A small number of valley resi- dents were able to negotiate the heavy snow fall that hit Palmer last Thursday to attend the pub- lie hearing meetings scheduled that night at the high school.
 Jim Hurley, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, spoke to the small group on proposals that are before the group of dele gates at this time. He explained some of the basic reasons why the proposals have been presented how they will most benefit each locality and Alaska as a whole He distributed copies of various proposals which have already been made, but which have not yet been accepted by the dele gates. In speaking to the group, Hurley encouraged public inter est in what is going on at that Convention.
 The Fish and Wildlife Service annual game hearing, formerly scheduled to immediately follow Delegate Hurley's hearing, were postponed until January be- cause of the weather.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
CITY CELEBRATES QUIET NEW YEARS

"A very quiet New Years, ], City Police Chief Bernard Bou- wens reported this week. There were lots of cars around-people out enjoying themselves, but no trouble he said.
 We had only one call during the holiday, he said. That turn ed out to be a couple of local funsters playing a trick. The por lice department received a call that a woman in pick up need ed some help. Answering the call, the police discovered a truck go- ing up the street-a woman's leg sticking out the window and loud screams coming from within. Turned out to be in fun. The leg was that of a store dummy and the screams? Added for color.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
HOSPITAL MEMBERSHIP SALES GOING GOOD. COMMITTEE REPORTS

Hospital membership sales are coming along very well, a board member said this week. Mem befs of Palmer Kiwanis are sell ing memberships, as well as hos i2ital board members. Funds rais- cd through the membership sales are used to pay off bonds that were purchased by area residents several years ago.
 No local organization has yet requested a board member to ap- pear at a meeting to explain the operations of the Valley Presby- tefian Hospital. The board of di- rectors of the hospital association have volunteered their services in this line and will be happy to attend any organizational meet ing where the membership is in- terested in learning more about the local hospital.
 Dr. Allan Mick reminded or ganizations this week that any group desiring membership tick cts for their group may obtain them by contracting him at the Experiment Station or by con tacting other board members.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
DIRECTOR TO MAKE NEW CIVIL DEFENSE APPOINTMENTS

A number of new appointments will be made in the area Civil Defense program during a staff meeting which has been schedul- ed for Tuesday, January 31, ac- eerding to an announcement made by Alfred Hagen, CD direc- tor for the Greater Palmer area.
 The meeting will be held in the basement quarters of the Valley Theatre, in the section which is soon to be designated as head quarters for Greater Palmer Area and Palmer City civil defense di- rectofs.
 All area directors, deputies, and service department heads are urged to lend meeting.
 The Greater Palmer Area is made up of Palmer, Wasilla, AL pine, and the Butte region Each district has director who works under the correlated su- pervision of the Greater Palmer Area director
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
WIND STORM HITS AGAIN; CANCELLS
 MEETING, SCHOOL

Using a mild statement, the January 4 meeting of the Mat anuska Valley Chamber of Com merce was cancelled because of indictment weather Operation Strong Blow, originating at the Matanuska Glacier few miles north of the valley, called howl ing halt to several scheduled events, including a day at school for the areas near'y 300 students.
 The. wind storm the fifth this season, came up late Tuesday night and had lots of material with which to work. The record snowfall which hit the valley Thursday and Friday of last week had hardly had time to set tie. A large percentage of that snow is now deposited on the farm roads and in the wooded sections south of town.
 Just before noon on Wednesday the fire siren summoned volun- teer fire fighters on the run for fire in a house trailer on the Palmer highway. Little damage was. reported. The firemen re turned the trucks almost immed- lately to the fire hall, relieved that the fire was Of no more ser1- ous nature.
 During the -sttoeFf771ial the the telephone lines to the fire sirens went out. In such an emergency the MTA determines that someone is avail able to sound the siren manual ly, as happened during the storm on Wednesday,
 Telephone and electric lines Withstood the gale type winds. with very few outages and dam ages reported. The new telephone cables which the Mataruska Tele- phone Association have put up to replace the miles of single strands, is paying off in these storms, Robert Partridge, MTA manager said this week. Had the old lines been in use, work crews would probably still be repairing damages from the previous storms.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
RITA Engineer Reviewing MTA Construction Plans

Plans of the Matanuska Tele- phone Association are being re- viewed and approved this week by Earl Sisk, Rural Telephone Administration field representa- tive engineer who arrived in Pal mer January from Seattle. He expects to conclude his work to- day.
 While in Palmer Effgg..s-eer Szsk has been going over plans with project engineer, J w. Bauler. Sisk's presence in Palmer, and the work he is doing. will save considerable delay, according to Robert Partridge, MTA manager. MT. Sisk is checking our plans now and by receiving his appro- val, on the spot, we will be able to go ahead without waiting for approval from Washington, D. C. As soon as our plans are approv- ed, and revised if necessary, we will be ready to call for bids, ]" Partridge said. This should be within the immediate future, he added.
 Approval has been received, Partridge, said, for the installa- ton of lines to the Big Lake and Knik areas. However, he point ed out, telephones in these two sections will be small in number because so few persons got their applications in to MTA in time.
 Shuf-Off Date
 In speaking of the time ele- ment, Partridge said that any ap- plications received of this date can no longer be assured of tele- phone service. We will accept the applications, he said, but we can not give any indication of when we will be able to offer service to these persons. We have said again that there would have to be shut-off date This is it.
 In speaking of his visit to Pal mer, Sisk said that he was glad to have witnessed the wind storm that hit the valley. This is his first trip to Alaska and by actu- ally having seen the velocity of the wind and the damages it causes utility lines. Sisk said he Is now better influenced to the requirements of the system.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS SET

The Joint Board of U. s. Civil Service Examiners, Anchorage, announces open competitive ex- aminations for career conditional appointments to positions of Tele- phone Operator (Trainee), GS-1, Telephone Operator, BS-2 and 3. and Telephone Supervisor, GS-4. 5, 6, and T Salary range is from $269000 to $5335.0O per annmm, plus 25 percent Territorial Cost of Living Allowance. Additional information on this examination may be obtained at any First or Second Class Post Office.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
SEMINAR JANUARY 6 AT EXPERIMENT STA.

Entomology and plant pathol- ogy will be discussed at the Janu- any 5 seminar at the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station, 1t was announced this week. The topic discussions will be led by Dr. Richard Washburn and Dr. Charles Lodgsdon, Station staff members.
 The seminar, like previous ones, is open to all other govern ment agencies and will begin at 400 pm.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
Credit Union SIaies Annual Meeting Jan. l6

The annual membership meet ing of the Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union will be held January Is at 8 pm. in the Ma tanuska Electric Association meeting room. 1t was announced this week.
 All members Of the local Un-
 ion are urged to turn out. .It looks like the membership will be able to vote themselves a good dividend again this year., a spokesman said.
 In addition to voting on the dividend, members will vote for board of directors seats.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
Moose 10 Meet Airmen Friday Night, Here

Tn their last game before meet ing the Fairbanks Malemutes on January B and IA, the Palmer Moose will tangle with members of the Air Transport Squad from Elmendorf AFB tomorrow night at the Central School gym. This is the second time the Airmen have visited the local court and basketball fans who saw the first meeting of the two teams know that the game will be a fast, interesting one.
 A preliminary game will be played at 7.30.
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
Reporters
 No1look

Mrs. Marylou Rldeout, home demonstration agent with the lo- cal Extension Service, present ed program on ''How to Avoid Clutter when she appeared on the Extension program over teIe- vision station KTVA on Wednes- day of this week.
 4 regular meeting of the Mat anuska Valley Health Council will be held this evening, Janu- ary 5, at the Health Center in the Valley Presbyterian Hospital. Tine meeting is scheduled to get under way at pm.
 Dr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Colberg Of Palmer had three of their children who are away from home, at home for the Christmas holiday. Lois Colberg, a public health nurse and missionary in Japan was home and has now left for New York where she plaYls to continue her schooling; Carol Colberg, student at the University of Alaska was home for the holidays, as was her bro ther Jim who is attending Pacific Lutheran college.
 Mrs. Gladys McMahon was guest of honor at a birthday party held in her honor New Years eve at the Harry Wimmer home. Mrs. Ed Barrett was hos tess for the surprise party. A tur- key dinner ,and all the trimmings, was served to the group of l2 w8re were in attendance.
 Several Palmer youths, enroute back to colleges in the States, were among those boarding plan es this past Sunday at Interna- tlonal Airport. Included were Ar leane Benson, daughter Of Irene Benson, student at the University of Washington: Janice Barry, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Earl Barry of Fingeflake, student at Seattle University; Sheila {Pat) Hagen daughter of Councilman and Mrs. Alfred Hagen, student at Annie Wright Seminary in Seattle; Douglas Bixby, son of Mir. and Mrs. Larry Bixby, stu dent at Michigan State; Jim Col berg, son of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Colberg, student at Pacific Luth- eran; and Margaret Cope, dau- ghter of Mrs. Margaret Cope, stu dent at Willamette College.
 MT. and Mrs. Courtney Elem ing, and two children, formerly of Wasilla, recently moved into q new home purchased in Valdez.
 Dr. Allan Mick of the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Station, is at the University of Alaska this week on routine business. He travelled via the ARR new pull man car.
 Stewart Durrant, Coop gen. ersal manager, is expected back in Palmer late next Wednesday He will be returning just in time to take off the following day for Homer where he will be guest speaker at a meeting of farmers of that area.
 Friends are invited to attend the wedding of Genevieve De- Land Adams and Clayton LeRoy L 40Ir gat ' pm. at the Church of God Janu- any 2, and to the reception which will be held immediately follow ing al Eiks hall.
 James Hurley, area delegate to the Constitutional Convention, was guest speaker at the Janu- ary meeting of Palmer Kiwanis. He spoke on Constitution propos-
The frontiersman., 1956-01-05
Few Seats Available On Fairbanks Fliqhf

Between 12 and Is seats on a plane to Fairbanks remain open, William T. Zahradnicek, said today. The Palmer Moose will be flying to Fairbanks for a two-game series in the Rail- belt Conference January 13 and If. The fare will be $15 round trip. Anyone interested in seeing the Moose Malemute game-or anyone wanting to make the trip to Fairbanks, should contact Zahradnlcek at Central School as soon as pos sible to make reservations.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-12-14

with accent On ethics. Reformed
gncl7n Rory Calhoun saves com
n.aEity Adults and young people
coed children mature.
Pearl Of the South Pacific An
island which treasures its black
rearlS and Utopian society is in
6aded by highly unpleasant fortune
seekers Adults poor: young people
and chldren-no.
He Laughed ESTABLISHMENTS
henrhnGn plots to regain control of
ackat"er'S domain from girl singer
to whom it was willed Adults
voting people. and childven-good.
humorously told
"hbdullahs Ha"em" formerly
The Royal Bed"l-Gregory Ratoff
IS combination Of Henry VIII.
Nero and SogloW's Little King in
this burleSque of the caviar-eatino.
''1'''v-l wing. girl-chasing monarch
of a fictitious but vaguely far1jliar
Nodle-eastern country Adults.