Building of Airplanes in U.S. Shows Decrease
Washington reports 6069 airplanes produced in the first half of 1993. Of these 306 were for domestic civil use, 212 for military delivery, and 151 for foreign customers. The 1932 figures show a higher output across sectors, with a notable drop in military production. Monoplanes, biplanes, and autogiros comprise the domestic mix.
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Atlantic fish found in Pacific coast waters
A lancet fish from the Atlantic was captured by Charles W. Farnsworth along the Oregon coast. The four and a half foot creature with a three foot dorsal sail and long teeth appeared far from its native range, a rare occurrence since it is normally found off Mexican and Japanese coasts.
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Birthplace of Calvin Restored as Museum in Noyon
The Calvin birthplace in Noyon France has been rebuilt after wartime destruction and opened as a museum. A chapel, Protestant history library and rooms filled with relics of John Calvin welcome visitors.
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Milano School Dismissed For Holidays After Friday
Milano School closed Friday at 2 pm and will resume January 2. Fifth and sixth graders under Mrs Winkerton staged a play The Light in the Window on Wednesday night. A Christmas tree event Friday morning gave gifts to each child and teacher. Local families plan holiday visits to Thorndale Temple Liberty Buckle Rosenberg Gatesvil and Dallas visitors
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Mrs Margaret Swanzy Buried in Sharp Community
Mrs Margaret Swanzy, 89, longtime Tracy resident, died Monday. Funeral services held Tuesday at Sharp. Burial followed at local cemetery.
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Funeral of Mrs Swanzy Held in Tracy Church
Night on December 11 she was laid to rest in Sharp cemetery Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services were at Tracy Methodist Church with Rev. Moon of Thorndale officiating. Mrs Swanzy, widow of T. A. Swanzy, longtime Milam County farmer and former county commissioner. He was a Confederate soldier and settled the Swanzy homestead. Survived by son R. L. Swanzy, prominent Tracy farmer.
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Christmas Dinner On A Battleship In 1932
Chief Jimmy recalls a Christmas meal for 1,100 crew plus 200 orphans aboard a battleship costing $1.10 per man. The menu lists celery, olives, turkey, cranberries, potatoes, pies, ice cream, cigars, and cigarettes. Food is prepared by twenty cooks and eight bakers under strict government inspection with power peelers and large steam equipment.
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