Bedford Air Field's Wartime Era Remembrance and Legacy
The Bedford base history recalls the 1942 arrival of the 79th U.S. Army Air Corps units and LC operations at Bedford Airport. It notes postwar training continuities, leadership changes, and the base's evolution into a key Air Force Reserve and testing site tied to Project Lincoln and Cambridge Research Center. Two million more women than men remain in the U.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence G. Hansco
Lexington
Bedford
Concord
79Th U.S. Army Air Corp
79Th
Bedford Airport
Indiantown Gap
Pennsylvania
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Harrisburgh
Mauretania
Brazil
South Africa
Madagascar
Aden
Egypt
Col. McGoldrick
el Alamein
Port Tewfits
Accra
Minutemen
Legal
Maj. Bethune
Col Wright
Bedford Airdrome
Bedford Army Air Field
1St AF
Continental Air Command
Hollidge
Propst
Freeman
Wilmorth
Afrctc
Philip Keating
89Th
Air Defense Command
Mancib
4675Th Air Base Group
Air Defense
Lincoln
Air Research and Development Command
Col. Peaster
6520Th Air Base Group
Michael J. Ingelido
6520Th
Thomas C. Kelly
Shepler W. FitzGerald Jr
Air Force -Cambridge Research Center
6520Th Test
2234Th Air Force Reserve Combat Training Center
Minuteman
U. S
Michael Ingelido
Air Force Cambridge Research Center
Shealer W. FitzGerald, Jr
Laurence G. Hanscom
Nicholas Marshall
Jesse James
George Kinsman
USAF
After Dark Fashion Show Flaunts Satin and Fur Trends
New York previews of fall and winter collections feature dramatic after-dark wear. Designers showcase satin gowns, fur trims, reversible coats, and striking silhouettes from Trigere, Rentner, Malmain, Parnis, Stark, and Dior, with emphasis on short cocktail dresses and bold textures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Toomey
United Press
New York
Pauline Trigere
Miss Trigere
Maurice Rentner
Rentner
Stingray At Taronga Zoo Grows Tamely Bold
A ten-foot stingray weighing about 500 pounds, the largest in captivity, has become remarkably tame at Taronga Zoo. It feeds from the keeper’s hand, slipping to the surface when a salmon or mullet is offered, then often returns to a secluded corner to sleep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Taronga Zoo
Sentiment Against Sen Flanders Across New England Poll
An independent poll in six New England cities shows sentiment against Sen Ralph E Flanders in his bid to censure Sen Joseph R McCarthy. About 1 222 respondents opposed the move and 567 favored it with Boston reporting 71 8 percent negative, Manchester 80 8 percent, and other cities recording similar trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCarthy
Boston
New England
Ralph E. Flanders
Senate
Joseph R. McCar
Edward J. Noonan
Noonan
Flanders
Sen. McCarthy
Springfield
Providence
Manchester
N.H
Portland
Judges To Complete Green Pastures Contest Judging
Agents of Middlesex County Extension Service will finish judging farms this week in the county area for the 1954 New England green pastures contest. County winners advance with others in the state next week. New England judging begins August 23. The 18 finalists and their wives receive a free trip to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield. Chairman is Harold J. Shaw of Sanford Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Middlesex County Extension Service
New England
Springfield
Daiiryman
Harold J. Shaw
Sanford
Maine
Concord 17 year old student dies from leukemia
Concord athlete Robert Richardson son of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Richardson died after a leukemia attack in Massachusetts General Hospital. He was born in Boston and moved to Concord three years ago joining Concord High School and Worcester Academy where he studied and played football basketball and baseball. He was a member of Concord DeMolay and the First Parish Church in Medford. He leaves two brothers and a grandfather Emmett Richardson. Funeral services were held at the First Parish Unitarian Church in Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
John Fyffe Richardson
Oak Road
Robert Dale Richardson
Phillips Brooks
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston
Medford
Concord High School
Worcester Academy
Concord High
Worcester
First Parish
Unitarian
Lucy Marsh
Jesse W. Fell
Abraham Lincoln
Adlai Stevenson
Medsford
Robert Dale Richardson, Jr
David Fell Richardson
Emmett L. Richardson
First Parish Unitarian
Edward Perry Daniels
McLean Greeley
Arlington Street Church
Non Agricultural Employment Up In New England June
New England non agricultural employment rose by 30 000 to 3 439 900 in June. The total was 152 600 below June 1953. Durable goods factories continued to cut jobs for the 12th straight month, though the decline was the smallest since October 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New England
Polish Fire Hurts Mrs O Connor and Daughter in Hartford
Mrs Margaret O Connor and her daughter were slightly injured when a small bottle of nail polish exploded after being placed on a hot stove in Hartford Connecticut. The incident was reported by United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Margaret O’connor
Margaret
Young Gail Rose Logs 200th Flying Hour
Avenal California three year old Gail Rose has logged her 200th flying hour. She began taking air rides with her pilot parents when five weeks old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenal
Calif
Gail Rose
Ed Rose
New Arrivals at Emerson Hospital Parents Welcome Five Babies
Concord notes out of town arrivals greeted at Emerson Hospital with five births this week. A son to John and Mary McElroy of Littleton July 20, a son to Victor and Pearl Pilecki of Maynard July 20, a son to Earl and unnamed Borgeson of Arlington July 21, a son to Edward and Bor den of Bedford July 23, and a daughter to John and Hager of Lexington July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Emerson Hospital
John C. McElroy
King Street
Littleton
Vic Or J. Pilecki
Parker Street
Maynard
Earl C. Borgeson
Warren _ street
Arlington
Edward. R. Borden
Masardis Street
Bedford
John Hager
Plymouth Road
Lexington
Acton Arrivals At Emerson Hospital Concord
Local arrivals report two newborns at Emerson Hospital Concord. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hagan of 47 Stow Street Acton on July 20. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Millard J. Landry of 49 Maple Street South Acton on July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton
Emerson Hospital
Concord
Thomas Hagan
Stow Street
Acton
JiPuly
Millard J. Landry
Maple Street
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Ced
Rthday
85Th Arters
Ord
86Th
Kode Island
Artford
Connectimental Waco
81St Pursuit
Charlotte
Arlotte
Tee
Paul Td
New
Hter Group
Far East
McGoldrick
Famous Makers
Gruber Bros
Pierre Malmain
Mollie Parnis
Mid-Town Station
New York 18
N. Y
The
Advertising Council
Trigere
Karen Stark
Christian Dior
Jace
Tame Stinger
Sen. R. E. Flanders
Green Pastures
Segal
Gale Shop
Main Street
Maynard, Mass
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