Finns Take Big Gamble As War Front Improvises
Associated Press war analyst notes Finland rejects Moscow peace terms on eve of a major invasion. Stockholm sources say Hitler may force a stalemate, reflecting German strength. Finns gamble despite Mannerheim’s warning, with unclear public support and possible shift toward Moscow terms.
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Golden Anniversary of H Kempner Galveston Estate
Harris Kempner arrived in Texas in 1870 and built a lasting business empire. The H Kempner estate has operated without partition for 50 years, shaping Imperial Sugar and Sugarland industries. The founder served in the Civil War after arriving to escape conscription in Russia.
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Amarillo
Texas
Galveston
H. Kempner
Imperial Sugar
Sugarland
Harris Kempner
Heirs settle policies by majority rule after dispute
The widow, four sons and four daughters settle all policies and differences of opinion by majority rule. In the same week, 1948 saw 13,894. total cars moved were 35,423 versus 36,340 in 1943. Santa Fe handled 33,207 cars in the preceding week of this year.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe System Carloadings Fall for Week Ending April 22 1944
Santa Fe System carloadings for the week ending April 22 1944 totaled 21 475 compared with 22 446 for the same week in 1943. Cars received from connections totaled 13 957 compared to prior figures.
Wings of Gold and Ensigns Adorn Buddy Meyer's Uniform
Buddy Meyer on leave after Navy flight training in Corpus Christi and Chicago recall. He recalls his first carrier landing as the real thrill, while others in service notes include new officers John M. Cook Jr and Lloyd A. Wakeman earning wings and second lieutenants commissions, plus promotions and assignments across the armed forces.
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John M. Cook, Jr
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Lloyd A. Wakeman
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Army Air Forces Officer Candidate School
Miami Beach
Fla
Weighing an Airplane Baffles Engineers on Rainy Flight
Engineers note weighing an airplane is difficult as rain causes dew buildup. A Boeing Clipper can gain about 60 pounds from dew in a heavy mist, and during a rainstorm a plane may accumulate around 100 pounds in weight.
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