B-29 Crashes At Fairfield Kills 17 On Takeoff
A crippled B 29 crashed during a midnight training flight at Fairfield California killing 17 men including Brig Gen Robert F Travis. The bomber exploded moments after belly landing and detonated 10 12 demolition bombs. Firefighters and air force families nearby were among the injured.
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East
Chicago
Ind
Deputy Assessor Approved Leave for Military Duty
The city council approved leave of absence for John J. Newcomb deputy city assessor ordered to active duty as a sergeant in the air force reserve. He has served four years in the assessor’s office and earns 3700 dollars yearly.
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Air Force Reserve
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James F. Scolaro
County Board of Supervisors
Camp Warren
Wyo
Scolaro
Columbus Letter: Early Printing of American Discovery
The earliest known printing about America is the 1493 Columbus Letter, a two leaf news sheet announcing the discovery of the Indies to the Spanish court.
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Cedar Rapids Indians Host Quincy In Last Home Game
KCRG radio schedules the Cedar Rapids Indians last home game in the current series against Quincy with Bob Brooks on play by play. Also featured is a morning feature on great inventors born too soon and a weekday mystery serial Flight To Death at 10 15 AM on KCRG.
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Bob Brooks
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Morning Radio Program Highlights and Stormy Schedule
A jumble of show titles and times outlines a morning lineup featuring News Top 0 and various musical acts. Highlights include performances by the Michael Rabin Band of America and the Ronald Reagan Broadway segment with a wide range of entertainers and public affairs segments.
Schedule fragment shows weekday TV lineup
Monday night through Tuesday afternoon listings present times for Telco-Test News Sports Parade Proudly Hail Modern Mood and C. R. Quincy with Henry also noted in evening segments. The text reads like a local station program grid with multiple time slots and show titles.
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Radio Schedule Fragment 1458 Kilocycles AM
A radio station listing shows a daily schedule with racing and dining programs, news blocks, musical programs, a police blotter, matinee, trading post, and various artists including Eddy Arnold and Eddie Lemar. The text presents times and program names in a fragmented format.
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All-Iowa Fair Adds Three Attractions for Weeklong Event
All-Iowa fair headquarters announce three new features for the event opening Saturday at 9 am. additions include an under-16 bicycle racing event on Kids day with cash heats and a champion prize, Jose Chitwood Auto Daredevils adding Yvonne LaCosta of Tampa to perform in a Roman steeplechase and high ramp stunts, and a Better Homes for Better Living exhibit with 50 drawings from a Chicago Tribune sponsored national competition on display in the Farm Youth Center building.
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Free Outside Gate for All-Iowa Fair Carnival Prevue
A free outside gate will be open Saturday after 4 p.m. for the Carnival Prevue and the night grand stand midget auto races announced by Fair Manager Andy Hanson. The Johnny J. Jones Exposition arrives this afternoon with a 45 car railroad show from Muncie Indiana set up by opening day. Reduced prices will apply for youngsters on Kids day Monday August 14 with all 20 rides nine cents.
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Cedar Rapids
Muncie
Ind
Record B-29 Fleet Strikes North Korea Rail and Oil Dumps
The largest B-29 formation yet attacked Pyongyang railway yards and an arsenal, and oil dumps at Wonsan, dropping 540 tons of bombs. An expanding strategic air command unit joined the strike, anti aircraft fire hit several bombers but caused only fuselage holes and no injuries to airmen.
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U.S
Pyongyang
North Korea
Wonsan
Smoke Nuisance Complaints Brought Before City Council
The city council heard two smoke nuisance complaints. One by W C Gregory against Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Illinois Central and Milwaukee railroads citing NW wind blowing smoke over his property. The second petition with 17 signatures led by Lamir Hanzik against Polehna Market at 96 Sixteenth Ave SW for smoke cinders and dirt from its smoke stack.
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A Avenue
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
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Fifteenth Avenue
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Dozens of Famous Water Falls Exceed Niagara Heights
A survey notes many celebrated waterfalls surpass Niagara in height. It lists several peaks, highlighting geography, scale, and notable locations around the world. The piece contrasts height with visibility and tourism appeal.
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Niagara Falls
Synthetic Rubber Quota in Tires Is Due for Increase
New York AP report notes rising natural rubber prices and tire hoarding push toward higher synthetic rubber use in tires. With synthetic plants reopening, 60 percent synthetic in tires could be ordered, risking fewer tires if supply stays tight. Trade sources warn the shift hinges on plant restart speed and styrene availability.
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U.S
Tire Prices Rise Amid Rubber Market Uncertainty
Producers of industrial rubber goods pause price changes as the natural rubber market vacillates. Until synthetic plants ramp up, tire makers stay cautious. Tires have gone up 5 to 7.5 percent and tubes 10 to 30 percent, with further increases possible.
Evening Showtimes Across Paramount Iowa State Palace and More
The Gazette lists today and tomorrow theater schedules for Paramount Iowa State Palace Strand Marion and drive in venues. Feature films include Caged South of St Louis In a Lonely Place Rider from Tucson Samson and Delilah Stage Fright Unmasked That Midnight Kiss Barri cade Ichabod and Mr Toad The Kid from Texas Savage Splendor You Were Meant for Me The Bank Dick A Ticket to Tomahawk and 12 O Clock High Plus multiple short subjects and matinees.
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Iowa
State
St. Louis
Duchess of Idaho
Ichabod
Mr. Toad
the Kid
Texas
Marion
The anableps fish with two pupils per eye
The anableps, a tropical American fish, has two pupils in each eye. Each pupil works independently to provide simultaneous above and below water vision.
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America
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