Hero Korean saves American in Korean War tale
Lt. Joseph Hicks recalls being lost behind enemy lines for 69 days after a machine-gun ambush. A rare Korean farmer risked his life by hiding Hicks near Heinsa temple and later guiding him through mountains to American lines. Hicks credits the anonymous savior with his safe return.
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Hal Boyle
Korea
Kochang
Taegu
Joseph Hicks
Cobden, Til
Hicks
Natong River
Heinsa
Reds
Bang-bang
Friday's Horoscope by Stella
Horoscopes note a student at heart with lifelong learning, plans for legal or judicial paths, and a calm humorous outlook. Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo highlight cautions and social opportunities. Distributed by United Feature Syndicate.
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Taurus
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Cance
Leo
Virgo
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Northwest Texas Hospital to expand despite spending cuts
County Judge Gene Jordan said federal funds for the 100 bed addition are already set aside and will not be affected by reduced non defense spending. The county commission will accept bids on October 30 for the hospital enlargement.
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Budget Bureau
Northwest Texas Hospital
Gene Jordan
State Health Department
Jordan
County Commission
Workers Hit 21,000 at Convair B-36 Plant
Fort Worth dispatch reports Convair plant employment reached 21,000 as B-36 Superbombers are assembled. VP R O Ryan says hiring will continue at several hundred per week for weeks, even as one quarter of work is outsourced to other firms under expanded production plans.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Convair
R. O. Ryan
Texas Lumber Use in 1947 Emphasizes Domestic Share
In 1947 Texas consumed about 1% billion board feet of lumber with 60 percent from within the state and 40 percent imported, highlighting local production versus imports.
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Texas
Hadacol Helps Arkansas' Oldest Timber Estimator
Arkansas timber estimator B J Chandler of Hot Springs National Park, set to turn 85, credits Hadacol with relief from deficiencies in vitamins B1 B2 niacin and iron. He reports better sleep appetite and reduced pains after using about 35 bottles. The ad touts Hadacol as a quick absorbed vitamin mineral formula easing aches and run-down conditions with a money back guarantee and prices from 1.25 to 3.59.
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B. J. Chandler
Lacer Blvd
Hot Springs National Park
Ark
Arkansas
Mr. Chandler
Hadacol
Thomas
The
LeBlanc Corporation
Texas Sawmills Hit record lumber output in 1947
In 1947 Texas produced over 11.3 billion board feet of lumber, ranking fifth among Southern states for lumber output. The figure reflects a strong postwar timber industry with significant regional production and economic impact.
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Texas
South
Post Office Heist Sparks Quick Postal Inspector Sweep
A Midway Washington robbery led to a Reno gambling den cashing spree, a Woodrow Williams capture near Ogden, and a New Orleans arrival before arrest. Police recovered all cash, money orders, and stamps, with Williams and Wilson held on $25,000 bond, facing up to 25 years. The tale, framed by Harman W Nichols, ends noting Congo minerals.
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Harman W. Nichols
Washington
FBI
Post Office Department
US Mail
Midway
Wash
Reno
New
Southern Pacific
Ogden
Utah
Woodrow Wilson Williams
Western Union
Cephas R. Wilson
Pennington
Spokane
Seattle
Wilson
New Orleans
Williams
Recreation Leadership Course Set for Oct in Amarillo
City Recreation Department announced a leadership training course for recreational workers from October 23 to 30 at Polk Street Methodist Church. Instructor Mildred Scanlon of the National Recreation Association brings years of experience, including Red Cross service in World War II and Army Special Services Europe. Registration is $2.50 with advance sign ups to Jack Haas at the Municipal Auditorium and more information from the Park and Recreation Commission office.
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Polk Street Methodist Church
City Recreation Department
Jack Hans
Mildred Scanlon
National Recreation Association
Miss Scanlon
Red Cross
China-Burma-India
Army Special Services
Europe
Lowell College
Mass
University of Vermont
Jack Haas
Municipal Auditorium
Amarillo
Park and Recreation Commission
Junked Ship Burns At Faslane In Scotland
The Aquitania, once queen of the seas, was struck by a fire while in a Faslane shipyard to be broken up for scrap. No cause is known as the blaze was spotted early today aboard the famed old transatlantic liner.
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Scotland
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