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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

8

Globe Circling Radar Sought By Air General

General George C. Kenney urged development of a global radar system to allow airmen to monitor world activity. He warned current warning facilities may become obsolete as future planes fly faster. He called for radar eyes on aircraft and for radar camouflage to preserve surprise in a supersonic war.

Boston United States George C. Kenney Rubber Division American Chemical Society Kenney Air University Maxwell Field Ala

Princess Margaret to Tour Switzerland Next

BERNE May 25 The Swiss government announced Princess Margaret will finish the Italian leg of her continental tour and travel by motor into Switzerland tomorrow.

Berne Switzerland Britain Princess Margaret

Brooklyn Staten Island Span Set as World’s Longest

The Army approved plans for a $78 million suspension bridge across the Narrows linking Staten Island and Brooklyn. The 4620 foot main span would exceed San Francisco’s Golden Gate, with 237 foot clearance at mid span, forming a key link in New York area highways. The project was reviewed by a joint Army Navy Air Force board after a New York public hearing.

Washington W Ins Army New York Harbor Staten Island Brooklyn Gordon Gray Lewis A. Pick Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority New York City San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Gray Army-Navy-Air Force Board New York New England Long Island Manhattan Joint

Wallpaper Hides Fortune Story in Duquoin House

Chicago woman Mrs. Lucille Schader threw away a jar of Mexican gold coins, then tenants renovating her late father's house found jewels, oil stocks and government bonds worth about 40 000 dollars in a hidden box. Attorney Clarence Kimmel reported the discovery.

Chicago Lucille Schader Duquoin Michael Bradley Rudy Schable Mrs. Schader Kimmel

Hen Lays Flat Eggs Stirs Cleveland Gardens

Mrs. Charles Valek of Cleveland reports a Leghorn hen laying flat eggs. She says the bird has produced flat eggs on top and bottom for several weeks, occasionally mixing in conventional round eggs.

Cleveland Charles Valek

Woman overboard for New Perk soap

Mrs. Wm. Henterly of Cleveland says New Perk soap made her clothes whiter than ever after 80 washes. The testimonial touts a miracle ingredient that removes grays and brightens fabrics, claiming Perk is her washday steady from now on.

Wm. Henterly Maplewood Rd Cleveland

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