George Lait Remembered as Colorful War Reporter and Gun Enthusiast
Ines Bobb profiles George Lait, renowned war correspondent son of Jack Lait, famed for battlefield adventures in Europe Africa and the South Pacific during World War II. The piece recalls his bold personality, love of guns, and a notable invitation to Sandringham to shoot with King George VI.
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George VI's pheasant feast ends in wartime scarcity
Three reporters in Sandringham recount George VI inviting them to a grand pheasant feast after his weekend shoot. The hunt yields a massive bag, but wartime policy bars meat for guests. only two pheasants reach London, given to the office bus. The rest of the party dines on meatless spaghetti sauce.
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Engineers Loaned Out for Teachers in Dallas Area
Temco Aircraft Corporation lent engineers to four Dallas high schools unable to afford physics teachers. The program established physics classes enabling students to pursue engineering and other sciences in college, expanding career options and college readiness.
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Texas
Temco Aircraft Corporation
Sale To Replace Monty In NATO
Paris AP reports General Sir Tighard Gale described British par troopers who took part in the Normandy invasion in World War II will be involved in a NATO replacement plan.
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NATO
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