The Pontiac Press: 1955-05-13

Abstract

Work on new junior high to start in June: Board asks bids on $1 million school project ; Pontiac Army depot contract awarded: Near $2 million building slated to house tools ; To head PHS ; Francis Staley named principal at Pontiac High ; T-Men, sheriff hit county still: Operator is arrested for violating federal liquor laws ; House raises business tax ; Friday the 13th? Phooey!" 1955 shows true colors of business superstitions ; Manpower cuts OK'd by House ; Plant to resume polio shots here ; Kidnap-rape trial here moves into fourth day ; Way is cleared for conventions during August ; Raiders spill moonshine ; Citizens League holds meeting ; The day in Birmingham: Ban on lawn sprinkling goes into effect Sunday ; 7 Red nations approve pact ; 2 committeemen named by Community Chest - UF ; Ike nominated chief of Army ; JC 'Road-E-O' scheduled here Sunday, May 22 ; Deadline near to file petitions for June elections ; Upswing is reported in cases of mumps ; Police trial board completes hearing ; A-heat for sale on West Coast ; Students present Cadillac to show esteem for dean ; Baldies may have last laugh on gals ; Ad agency acts as 'salesman'