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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1954
Page
5
Head coach Art Lewis born near Clifton. Harold Saryers and Gene Corum from Huntington. Ed Shockey from Martinsburg. Freshman coach Quen tin Barnette calls Charleston home.
A columnist recalls his father's advice to mind one’s own business while recounting curious spaceflight items. The Air Force prepares an imitation space ship to study high altitude effects, and German rocket expert Dornberger pitches a 9000 mile range rocket plane. A future space suit vision includes metal braids and built in radios.
Canton Oklahoma AP reports Canton Lake drought leaves 15,000 acres flooded only in high water, forcing cancellation of the planned one mile boat race due to lack of a suitable stretch. No rain fell and the lake receded, leaving insufficient for the event.
In San Diego area, Dr. David Jessop’s Sunday fishing habit drew a family church outing to First Methodist Church of La Mesa. The sermon theme urged a shift from fishing to faith as the service began. The anecdote highlights a lighthearted clash between hobby and worship.
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