Air Force crewmman survives fall from cargo plane
Pfc. Robert A. Foelske of Waterloo Iowa, a C 119 technician, was knocked from an 8000 foot drop when cargo shifted aboard near Changjin reservoir Korea. He parachuted to safety after a 800 foot fall, evaded armed Koreans, reached Hungnam air strip, and later returned to the Changjin sector with the same plane and crew.
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Tokyo
Korea
Far East Air Forces
Pfc
Robert A. Foelske
Waterloo
Changjin Reservoir
Foelske
Floelske
Hungnam Air Strip
Changjin
Too Much Ambition Results in Arrest
Robert Wardwell, 26, admitted to robbing small businesses and a September bank hold up for 1461 dollars after traveling from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. He pleaded guilty before a U.S. commissioner and was held on 15000 dollars bail.
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Los Angeles
Robert Wardwell
Santa Barbara College
U. S
Exciting Faces Named Among America’s Ten Stimulating Faces
The National Association of Women Artists announced its ten most stimulating faces in America. The list assigns distinct traits to figures such as George Marshall, Ava Gardner, Alben Barkley, Arturo Toscanini, Rosemary Clooney, Yogi Berra, Perle Mesta, Ernest Hemingway, Dan Seymour and Lauren Bacall, pairing each with a so called defining facial quality and mood.
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New York
National Association of Women Artists
America
George Marshall
Defense
Ava Gardner
Alben Barkley
Arturo Toscanini
Rosemary Clooney
Kid Alster
Yogi Berra
Perle Mesta
Luxe
Veterans aid to WWII ex servicemen tops 7.7 million
The Veterans Administration says about 7.77 million World War II veterans have received education or job assistance from the government. The program cost is reported at about 12 billion dollars.
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Washington
Veterans Administration
White Christmas Tree Makeshift Snow Idea
You can make artificial snow for your Christmas tree with soap suds. Use little water and whip thick dry soap suds with an egg beater or mixer. Apply to the tree and the snow will cling indefinitely.
Water for Pigs Drives Efficient Hog Production
Water for pigs and continuous clean supply is crucial for successful hog farming. Adequate water supports faster growth and economical gains, ensuring pigs stay healthy and productive.
Flameproofing Yule Decorations Advised by Fire Bureau
Fire prevention officials advise flameproofing holiday decor as no official fireproofing for Yule trees exists. A home solution uses borax and boric acid in warm water to treat garments and fabrics. repeat application needed after washing. Commercial products may suit some fabrics better.
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Atlantic Fire Department
Taxi Driver Receives $1000 Tip Check in Dallas
D L Grissle, a Dallas taxi driver, received a $1000 check said to be a tip from a Chicago bank. The Grissles plan to deposit most of the money, hoping luck improves after a period of hardship. The signer’s name was not recalled.
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Dallas
D. L. Griasle
Chicago
Mercantile National Bank of Dallas
Grissle
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