Rockets Urged to Add Thrust in Airliner Emergencies
Maj. Alexander P. de Seversky advocates standard emergency rocket power for modern commercial airliners. Rockets, installed in wings or fuselage, would provide extra thrust during takeoff or emergency landings, potentially preventing crashes like the LaGuardia incident and enabling safe landings even with reduced engine power.
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Charleston _Gazette
New York
Miaj
Alexander P. de Seversky
LaGuardia
America
International News Service
de Seversky
United Airlines
Maj. de Seversky
Osing
Chiropody Society of West Virginia Convention Speakers
Dr. Carl G. Bergman of Chicago Dr. Arthur Sharpe of Philadelphia Dr Charles E Grinder of Columbus O Dr E R Johnson of Charleston will speak at the 33rd annual convention in Clarksburg June 7 9 Dr Eugene H Sutton president said he expected more than 100 to register for the sessions
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Johnson
Clarksburg
Carl G. Bergman
Chicago
Arthur Sharpe
Philadelphia
Charles E. Grinder
Columbus
E. R. Johnson
Charleston
The
Chiropody Society of
West Virginia
Eugene H. Sutton
Perry twins born after mother's death in Caesarean
The twins were delivered Friday evening at Kanawha Valley hospital after the mother Mrs. Norman Ferry of Eunice Raleigh county died from pneumonia and heart failure. Both babies were reported getting along fine the following afternoon.
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Perry Twins
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Norman Ferry
Eunice
Raleigh County
Political leaders map 96 see-saw House districts in 1948 drive
Democratic and Republican managers plan to target 96 see-saw districts where incumbents won by five percent or less in 1946. Republicans hold 242 seats to 187 with five vacancies, and both parties acknowledge these battlegrounds will shape the 1948 House campaign.
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Washington
House
Leonard Hall
National Republican Congressional Committee
Drewry
Aim of New Japan Cited by Premier
Tokyo reports a Foreign Office statement from Premier Tetsu Katayama promising a clear line against Communism and urging democratic world support for Japan. The premier’s secretary said the note was for overseas press only. Katayama later avoided specifics, stressing deliberation with his ministers.
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New
Japan
Tokyo
Tetsu Katayama
Katayama
Foreign Office
MacArthur
Farm and Home Week Called Off At West Virginia
West Virginia will omit its Farm and Home Week this year. Dean C R Orton of the College of Agriculture announced that a joint meeting plan with state farm organizations is recommended by a special committee of college faculty. A separate item notes a special memorial service held at Witcher Creek cemetery by Witcher Baptist church under Rev. Thomas D B Toier.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
C. R. Orton
College of Agriculture
Witcher Baptist Church
Witcher Creek Cemetery
Thomas DB. Toier
Bond Campaign Will Start Today in West Virginia
The Treasury Department launches a nationwide savings bond drive for June and July led in West Virginia by the Manufacturers Association with bank participation. Bernard Payne, state director, explains aims to boost employee bond purchases to 70 percent and introduce a new bond a month plan via automatic payroll deductions. The offerings include Series E, F, and G bonds with respective interest rates and maturities.
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Treasury Department
West Virginia
West
Swimming Classes Open Today at YWCA
YWCA begins swimming instruction today with seven week sessions. Mrs Hester Coleman director of health education. advanced swimmers meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 20 PM. Beginners 5 20 or 7 30 PM. housewives 1 30 PM with practice Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 PM. Plunges daily at 4 PM and Fridays 10 45 PM for parents and tots. Ballroon dancing by Miss Joyce Craft available to men and women.
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YWCA
Hester Coleman
Military Awards At Greenbrier Cadet Commencement
In Lewisburg on June 1 Col John G Moore of the National War College in Washington presented military awards and citations to Greenbrier Military School cadets after reviewing the Corps graduation parade. The annual commencement sermon was preached by Dr George H Vick of First Presbyterian Charleston with exercises concluding tomorrow when diplomas are presented.
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Lewisburg
John G. Moore
National War College
Washington, D. C
Greenbrier Military Scnonl
George H. Vick
First Presbyterian Church
Charleston
Holt Named Flag Director in Philadelphia
The American Flag Day Association names Hush D. Holt of Weston West Virginia as director with William T. Kerr named national president. Other officers include inspectors and key staff, marking a notable leadership change for the group.
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Holt
Philadelphia
William T. Kerr
Hush D. Holt
Weston
W. Va
Briggs Strike Threat Looms Over Detroit Plants
More than 20,000 Briggs Manufacturing Co workers won final union approval for strike action. Ford foremen, among 3,700, also voted to stay out. A Briggs shutdown would idle eight Detroit plants and one in Evansville, affecting Chrysler and Packard body production. Negotiations resume Monday, with unions seeking exclusive bargaining rights and other gains. company cites pattern of settlements and offers a wage rise and holidays.
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Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Co
Ford Motor Co
Briggs
Evansville
Ind
Chrysler Corp
Packard Motor Co
United Auto Workers
Uaw-Ciq
Ford
Foreman's Association of America
Independent
FAA
Driver in Truck Cab Killed by Army Plane
In Connellsville Pennsylvania on June 1 an Army AT monoplane struck a moving circus trailer cab on Route 119 killing David Morris 38 of Tryon North Carolina a Borman Brothers Circus mechanic. The pilot Sergt William Smiley from Uniontown escaped with minor injuries after the plane crashed into an embankment near the runway.
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Connellsville
Route 119
David Morris
Tryon
N. C
William Smiley
Uniontown
Dr Longley Urges Moral World Order At WVU Graduation
Dr Harry Longley of Charleston addresses 195 WVU graduates at the 0th annual baccalaureate, urging a world guided by Sermon on the Mount principles. He links science and faith, says anti-chance or God underpins the cosmos, and warns that only spiritual values can sustain humanity.
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Morgantown
Harry Longley
Charleston
West Virginia University
Longley
St. John's Episcopal Church
Langley
C. B. Jolliffe
Radio’ Corporation of America
West Virginia to Send Four to National 4-H Camp
Roberta Rohr of Lewis County Darlene Skaggs of Fayette Forrest Hammond of Berkeley and Maurice Miller of Webster will represent West Virginia at the 27th national 4-H club camp at Arlington Farms Virginia. State Club Leader C. H. Hartley said the camp runs June 11 to 18 with each state Alaska Puerto Rico and Hawaii invited to send two club boys two girls and two leaders. Delegates are chosen for outstanding achievement leadership and community service.
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Morgantown
Roberta Rohr
Lewis County
Darlene Skaggs
Fayette
Forrest Hammond
Berkeley
Maurice Miller
Webster
West Virginia
Arlington Farms
C. H. Hartley
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
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