Eighteen year old Jack Draker works toward pilot goals
Jack Draker, 18, of 849 Fourteenth Street NE, recently graduated from Springville High and works on the line at Hunterfield Airport. He directs aircraft, drives a refueling porter, washes planes, winds engines, and learns all he can while dreaming of a private license after 40 hours, then a commercial license with 200 hours, and finally instructing.
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Jack Draker
Fourteenth Street NE
Springville
Hunterfield
Jack
Jack Seeks Private License Within Two Months
Jack aims to secure the private license in two months, with remaining credentials to follow later. He expects the rest to take longer and require more effort and work.
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Jack
Nimitz To Stay On Active Duty
Washington reports that Fleet Admiral Nimitz will remain on active duty despite limits tied to the chief of naval operations. Secretary Forrestal announced plans for General Alexander A. Van dergrift, Marine Corps commandant, to retire by year end or early next year.
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Washington
W. Limits
Chief of Naval Operations
Forrestal
Alexander A. Vandergrift
Marine Corps
U S Top Ranking in Fisheries Jeopardized
Washington reports a fish and wildlife economist warns the United States may drop from the world’s No 1 fishing nation as federal spending on fishery research shrinks. Richard Kahn notes other countries increase support while the U S trims market development and education funds.
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Washington
Fish and Wildlife
Richard Kahn
United States
House
Interior Department
Kahn
Accent On Comfort Shapes Fall Men’s Wear
Chicago report notes a shift away from the war era uniform cut as tailors seek comfortable, flattering fits. Designers plan lower pockets and buttons, broader shoulders, and slimmer looks for fat men and fatter looks for skinny men, with plaids in grays and browns and two pant suits trending.
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Chicago
Tony Galento
Tarzan
Johnny Welamusiiers
Frank Sinatra
G.i.’S
John B. Foreman
Navy
Thomas A. Laratta
Veteran Sergeant Joins C R Army Recruiters
S/Sgt. C. W. Stephenson, seven years in the army, transfers from the Eighth Army Air Force base in Tucson to the Cedar Rapids recruiting station. A Pennsylvania native, he served with the 25th Bombardment Group in the Caribbean and Africa. He is married with two children.
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C. W. Stephenson
Eighth Army Air Force Base
Tucson
Ariz
Ceda Rapids
Sgt. Stephenson
Pennsylvania
25Th Bombardment Group
Caribbean
Africa
Minister Shelters Mother Accused of Killing Baby
Burlington Wisconsin Congregational minister takes in an 18 year old mother charged with second degree murder in the death of her three week old daughter Linda Marlene after she pleaded innocent. She claimed she strangled the infant because she did not know how to care for her. She reportedly said she wanted the electric chair.
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Burlington
Wis
Linda Marlene
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