Goin' Places Tonight At The Nat And Local Notes
Ada Leonard and her All American Girl Orchestra showcase at the Nat. Eddie Storseth visits family in Plainview and trains as a Flying instructor awaiting a Ferry Service transfer. Amos n Andy scripts draw real world gifts and calls from Harlem listeners. Howard Miller, former photographer, now Army private in Lubbock, asks for mail. Banner Bowl hosts bowling with John Patterson admiring a pledge wearing ribbons. Freddy Martin Bobby Byrne Sammy Kaye Duke Ellington Ted Weems bands announced for Spotlight Champion of Champion Bands lineup.
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Sammy Kaye
Duke Ellington
Ted Weens
Ill luck into success in Ray Streeter's post office turnabout
In 1930 at Sturgeon Missouri Ray Streeter faced a post office fire and outfitted his own with secondhand gear. He then sold surplus equipment, bought more supplies and built a regional post office gear business delivering across six states. His spin on misfortune became lasting wealth and a life lesson.
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Ray Streeter
Carnegie
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Oregon
What Would You Do About Social Cigarette Etiquette
A guidance piece answers five questions on bridge gatherings and manners. It says yes to supplying cigarettes for hostess guests, no to blanket smoking refusal, no need to declare dislike of mixing talk and bridge with strangers, a maid need not wear a cap, and printing a thank you card is not required though a personal note is best. For addressing an older man, the preferred answer is (a) Say yes sir, though (c) Yes would not be incorrect.
Thoughts on Humility and Unity in Service to Others
A brief reflection quotes Philippians 2 3 urging humility and consideration of others above self restraint from strife. It emphasizes lowliness of mind as a guiding virtue for community conduct.
Noted Puzzle Clues Reveal Names and Aircraft Terms
A challenging crossword lists horizontal clues from 1 to 62 and vertical clues 1 to 56 with numerous aviation related terms and era references. Answers include references to pilots, aircraft components, and nautical and geographcal terms, indicating a themed puzzle likely honoring early women aviators and wartime service.
Astronomical trip leaves author humbled at Tulane observatory
Henry McLemore recalls a visit to Tulane Universitys Cunningham Observatory and Dr D Acair Lyon where repeated failures to glimpse Saturn reveal human vanity. A passing airliner lights the sky and the author confirms there is no man or woman on the moon, only awe at the cosmos.
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New Orleans
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Mars
Saturn
Cunningham Observatory
Tulane University
D. Acair Lyon
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James Thurber
Ohio State
Mr. Thurber
Lyon
Dr. Lyon
World of Science
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Tulane
Jackson
Mississippi
Dallas
Observatory
WAACS
Dr. Lyons
Around Town Highlights from Amarillo Gazette
Featured items include Mrs. Rolla Townsend's visit to Lexington and family trips to Norman for the O U Missouri game. Army and civilian movements are noted with new Amarillo residents, births, travels, and social events across several streets and local addresses.
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Lipscomb Street
Lexington
Gilmore Nunn
E. B. Johnsons
M. T. Johnson
Norman
Dallas
J. N. Childers
Terry Thompson, Jr
Malcolm Shelton
New Mexico
Jim Bynum
Abilene
B. C. D. Bynum
Monroe Street
Capt. Bynum
Camp Barkey
Ultra thin plastic masks reveal metal surface flaws
In Schenectady a science editor describes masks made from transparent plastic under 1/10 wavelength thick. These masks, peeled from polished metal faces, capture the surface irregularities as shadow photos in electron microscopy, magnifying metal faces about twenty thousand times.
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Wide World Science Edito
Schenectady
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The French War Opinions on Giraud and De Gaulle
Dorothy Thompson argues that U S policy toward Vichy, De Gaulle, Giraud, and the French people has created disunity in France and among allies. She urges honest diplomacy to unite anti German factions and avoid favoring one leader over another.
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America
Diary of a Washington Correspondent 1940 42 in wartime
David Lawrence surveys America's move toward war from 1940 to 1942 through his columns and private letters. The work emphasizes interpretation over reporting and notes the public outpacing the government in preparation for a national effort. Also reviewed is Tod Claymore's Flare Path Morrow a British flying officer novel about North Atlantic bomber patrols and convoy escorts.
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