Harbor defense rebirth at Fort Winfield Scott shifts from big guns to mines
Army and navy officers study new harbor defense tech at Fort Winfield Scott on the Golden Gate shore. Coast artillery abandons 16 inch rifles for underwater mines radar stations and mobile anti aircraft batteries guarding the coast. The old big Berthas prove powerful but costly while radar guided firing improves accuracy in darkness or fog.
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Guardians of Golden Gate Become Junk
SAN FRANCISCO UP The 16 inch coast artillery rifles of the Golden Gate are headed for the scrap heap as obsolete relics. Their 80 foot barrels will be cut by acetylene torches marking the end of fixed fortifications once defended harbors for centuries. The dismantling signals the shift to joint army navy and air corps defense using modern bombardment and underwater craft.
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Scrap Value Shrinks for Historic Weapons in Modern Era
Evaluation shows the era’s large artillery and rifles now deemed obsolete and worth only scrap metal value. Historians warn the remnant pieces should be preserved, though market demand remains minimal and collectors show limited interest.
Japanese Labor Unions Accept Economic Stabilization Plan
Japanese labor unions said they would not oppose the new stabilization program and planned to submit a formal statement to Gen. MacArthur. Officials expect current strikes in maritime coal and electrical sectors to end quickly, while private industry unions accepted government wage raises amid a longer 48 hour week and anticipated mass layoffs.
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City restaurant bans dog licks after meals
Swinton England report says a city owned restaurant will no longer allow dogs to lick their owners' plates after meals. The manager called the practice unhygienic and prohibited it to customers.
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Brantford School Renames In Honor Of Prince Charles
A Brantford school announced its new name honoring Prince Charles, the 36 day old heir to the throne, marking the first tribute from the public to the future monarch in a moment of ceremonial recognition.
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