Postwar Pan American timetable hints at global air travel reach
The article notes Pan American Airways plans round the world flights starting July 15 1948 with five New York departures daily. Fares listed include London at 196.30 dollars and about 18 48 hours, Moscow and Rio de Janeiro options near 250 dollars round trip. It contrasts with rapid progress exemplified by Howard Hughes' 2300 mile flight in seven hours and predicts further speed gains.
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Ning
London
New York
Amarillo
Moscow
Rio de Janeiro
Paris
Fairbanks
Singapore
Berlin
Cairo
Tokyo
Howard Hughes
Ireland
Ford cites House of Representatives as least enlightened group
Thomas F. Ford of California, a Democratic member, declined to seek re nomination and described the House as the dumbest bunch he ever had to work with. He noted no unusual accusation beyond his exit statement from Congress.
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House of Representatives
Thomas F. Ford
California
Survivor's cryptic note from Liscome Bay liner
Capt. John G. Crommelin Jr, survivor of the carrier Liscome Bay, reflects on escaping danger with minimal gear. His terse remark hints at a life risk during the attack and a comic, grim memory of losing clothing but keeping a part of his identity.
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John G. Crommelin, Jr
Carrier
Liscome Bay
Soldier Problem Judge Economic Paths For Postwar Veterans
The article argues Congress weighs soldier bonuses and education aid while the RFC under Jesse Jones funds small business loans. It contrasts immediate cash handouts with long term loans to stimulate entrepreneurship, warning inflation and political motives in postwar policy.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Congress
American Legionai
WAVES
WACS
U. S
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Babson
Axis Sally heard by troops at Anzio radio
In the Anzio beachhead diary a soldier recalls listening to Axis Sally, a German English program. He notes the show's entertainment value, frequent air time, and general failures to persuade, citing mispronunciations and mistaken place names as undermining propaganda.
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Italy
Anzio
Sally
Cads
George
Jerry
Bing Crosby
Houston
Tex
Columbus Square
New York
Columbus Circle
Otto the clever mouse loves sugar and chaos at home
Evelyn Boyd recalls Otto a tiny grey mouse that rules a cupboard fortress. The creature cracks sacks and runs a cheeky cheese buffet, throwing tantrums when diet plans curb his sugar feast, while dreaming of marriage and a clever mouse family.
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Otto
Ohio GOP Favors Bricker in Early Survey
The American Institute of Public Opinion finds Ohio Republicans back Governor John Bricker as presidential hopeful, though Governor Dewey leads nationally in Ohio’s East Central bloc. Dewey 53 percent, MacArthur 20, Bricker 19. Willkie's former supporters linger for first-choice votes.
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Princeton
N. J
Ohio
John W. Bricker
Thomas E. Dewey
Bricker
Institute
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Cincinnati
Youngstown
Dayton
Toledo
Columbus
Akron
Canton
Wendell Willkie
East Central
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Dewey
General MacArthur
Bicker Goerie
Dewey Chet Pe Sea Uas
Macaterut
Iases Ceeds
Suasrom
Sens
Seeu Willkie
Invasion Plans and Public Warnings Ahead of D-Day
War analyst DeWitt MacKenzie surveys Allied invasion timing and tactics for western Europe. He notes flexible dates, airborne operations, and potential unit delays while urging resolve and framing public concern through cautious messaging from leaders and officials.
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Europe
Ernest Bevin
Crossword Clue Stump Solved in Historic Page
A historical page presents a large vertical list of clues with numbers and words across topics from geography to language and chemistry. The partial OCR mixes across dimensions including Egyptian abbreviation and Long Island as sample entries.
Buck Buchanan Fox Tale Moral Echoes In Everyday Struggles
Polk Street Professor Buck Buchanan shares a fable about a choosy fox who seeks the far shore of a lake, only to discover he is already there as sundown nears. The piece ends with a pointed twist on workaday frustrations and a broader note on force behind order.
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Buck Buchanan
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