Heavy-Lifting Air Transport Tests Under Snow and Water Runways
Trenton reports the YC-134 cargo carrier flying publicly for the first time. Test pilot Bernard J. Hughes lifted over 100,000 pounds of machinery and crew in 860 feet using Wright engines. The aircraft features retractable skis, wheel gear, and boundary layer control for very short takeoffs and landings. Designed to carry 73 men or 25,000 pounds, it will undergo snow and ice testing in Bemidji, Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renorler
Trenton
N. J
Air Force VC
Bernard J. Hughes
Stroukoff Aircraft Corporation
Air Force
Bemidji
Finn
Medal of Honor Awarded Colonel Page for Korea Heroism
Washington reports the Medal of Honor is awarded posthumously to Colonel John A. D. Page of Saint Paul for selfless actions in December 1950 during the withdrawal of American troops from North Korea. He died covering the withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medal of Honor
Washington
Rmny
Ward
John A. D. Page
St. al
Korea
New Toothpaste Bupe Promises Bright Smile Innovation
In New York AP report, Ed Morse describes a new toothpaste named Bupe test marketed in select arenas by Lover Brothers. Promoted as a miracle for enthusiastic brushers, it touts a single promising ingredient and bold claims of brighter teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Morse
New York
AP3
Lover Brothers
Bupe
Groups Join in Drive To Curb Holiday Deaths
A broad coalition including business leaders and law enforcement launches a drive to reduce holiday traffic deaths during the peak Christmas period. The effort highlights driver fatigue, alcohol, weather, and visibility as key factors and promotes coffee breaks and safety measures to cut fatalities projected to reach around 660 over the four day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dateun
New York
National Safety Council
Fraternal Order of Police
Philadelphia
Institute For Safer Living
American Mu
Ad Liability Insurance Company
Anl
Boston
Midst Golf, Inc
Geerem- Noy
Cait
Mness
National Licensed Beverage Association
National Retail Liquor Package Stores Association
Senerams Distillers Company
Institute For Safer Tiving
Santa letters and civic notices fill Cedar Rapids Gazette
A lighthearted Santa letter roundup appears beside a formal civic notice in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. The paper prints children’s wishes and a secular note about meeting minutes, amendments, and corporate by laws under a section headed by Fred and John Vosatha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Brolders
ANNAN
Ceder Rapids
Unusual Santa Letters From Dead Letter Office
Harman W. Nichols reports letters to Mr Claus from children requesting whimsy gifts for Christmas. Timmy asks for cheek whiskers and a Elvis style geetar, another boy wants a Presley guitar string replaced with a mouth harp. Many entries mix humor and pathos as children and elders write about toys and odd wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Mr. Claus
Patty
Santa
Harman W. Nichols
Washington
Timmy
Christinks
Elvis Presley
Post Office Warns of Icy Walk Dangers for Letter Carriers
Washington post office highlights slip risks on icy sidewalks and stairs as mail deliveries resume. Maurice H. Stans notes most accidents occur on icy walkways and steps, urging prompt cleaning with sand and ashes to prevent slips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lestead
Washington
Maurice H. Stans
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Hughes
Strouketta
Andem
West Coast
Warren Christmasees
San Bernardino
Calif
Aristmas
Time Products, Inc
Warsaw
Otto Bernz Company
Rochkes
Ned Herbz-osmatic
Steelcraftanufacturing Company, Inc
Iimoyne
Chic
Thon-Negus Inc
Mbard, Ti
Vitricon Ins
Long Island City
General Electric Ampounces & Cobot
Cosom Industries
Minneapolis
Bats
Iowa
Linn County
Dois
HS Carate
Joseph Hgolmar
Linn
Parkons
Euthentieatra
Ton District
Sauets
George Fe
Art Holmes
Holmes
Attorners
Linna SR
Szabetl G. Bray
Owas
ty de _attier
Tne
Clark
Tmgtriek
Ube
Ution
Mr. C
North Pole
Presley
Tony
Dianete
Mama
Pearl
Rose Bowl
I da
Los Angeles
Grand Canyon
Hoover Dam
Disney Land
Las Vegas
Hawkeye
Decorah
Lowe
Standard Appliance Company
Admiral
Everel
Aranil
Om. A
Towa
Standard Appliance CO
Second Avenue
Tenth Stree
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