Admiral Richard E. Bird a Pioneer of Arctic Flight
The narrative chronicles Richard E. Byrd’s perseverance to overcome government resistance and marry status with flight feats. Despite initial refusals, Byrd pursued test flights and exploration from the Atlantic to the Arctic and Antarctic, earning the title Admiral and achieving decisive polar crossings.
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United States
Atlantic Ocean
Amundsen
Arctic Circle
Persever
Atlantic
North Pole
South Pole
Richard Evelyn Bird
Jobless Claims Rise in September at Marlboro Office
September jobless claims in Marlboro climbed to 1 274, reported by William H Finn, manager of the office of Employment Security. The total adds 144 from August, with 420 new claims and 854 continuing.
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Marlboro
William H Finn
Office of Employment Security
Kennedy opens statewide academy nomination process
Senator Kennedy announces an open competition to select candidates for the Naval and Military academies and nominations for the Air Force and Merchant Marine academies. Massachusetts residents must meet eligibility, submit by November 1 1958, and undergo exams and interviews for final selection by a regional board.
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John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
U. S. Naval Academy
Military Academy
U.S. Air Force Academy
Congress
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
Kingspoint
New York
Annapolis
Air Force Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Massachusetts
Air Force
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Senate
Washington
D. C
Naval
Military
Merchant Marine
Back Up Your Fish Story With Your Camera
John Van Guilder urges anglers to document fishing trips from the spring hat ritual to the great day of catching fish. Include steps from dry run to car loading and family send offs with scenic site shots and the camping supper, whether fish or bacon and eggs.
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John van Guilder
Kennedy urges Massachusetts youths to enter service academies
Senator Kennedy announces a state wide competition for Naval, Military, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academy admissions. He assures impartial judging and asks interested young men and their parents to write to his Washington office for entry.
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Kennedy
Massachusetts
Naval
Military
Air Force
Merchant Marine Academy
Senate
Washington, D. C
Jet Age Urgent Blood Request Sparks Airlift
The Red Cross in Birmingham received an urgent Knoxville plea for rare blood and sent a National Guard jet to pick it up from the airport after a taxi driver spent 45 minutes in traffic. A jet pilot traveled 208 miles to retrieve the cargo. The report also notes a booming aerogel industry producing 240 million spray products worth 250 million dollars, with a range of items from insecticides to cologne.
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Birmingham
Ala
American Red Cross
Knoxville
Tenn
National Guard
Tennessee
Miles
Doubt of Price Boost of Newsprint Raised
William Dwight, president of the American Newspaper Publishers Assn, warned in New York that another newsprint price increase could have unfortunate consequences for the industry. He doubted mills were pressing for a rise, noting publishers have faced high spot market costs and endured economic hardship to maintain reader and advertiser service.
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New York
William Dwight
Holyoke
Mass
American Newspaper Publishers Assn
Dwight
Holyoke Transcript-Telegram
ANPA
Morning Tea Parties and Picnic Menus by Margaret Deeds Murphy
A beginner friendly feature describes a ten o clock morning tea party idea for girls and toddlers with a simple menu. Recipes include Hot Spiced Tea Chicken Ham Spread Sandwiches Tiny Street Rolls and a sweet roll glaze. The piece provides measurements and serving tips for entertaining before dinnertime.
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Dad
Police chief blasts patrol sleeve trimming order
Indianapolis chief Frank A. Mueller decries patrolmen cutting off sleeves on their new shirts. Officers were ordered to buy replacements if no sleeves are found or suitable alternatives are made.
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Indianapolis
Frank A. Mueller
Mueller
All Sections of Nation Seek Industrial Firms
United Press survey finds broad gains as states report new plants and payroll growth through the postwar boom. Alabama cites 650 million expansion in 18 months. Georgia adds 121 plants in six months 1956 with 5500 jobs and $18 million payroll rise.
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Een R
Irwin
United Press
Chicago
Alabama
Missouri
Kansas
Tennes
Rhode Island
Texices
Indiana
Florida
Virginia de Ttment of Conservation and Development
Ohio
Buckeye
Pennsylvania
New York
Southwest
Florida unveils citrus belt observation tower
A new observation tower in Clermont Florida rises above the citrus belt on U S Highway 27. It sits atop the area’s citrus groves and offers a view spanning about 40 miles in all directions. An express elevator takes visitors to the top for panoramic sightseeing.
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Clermont
Fla
Florida
Ower
Weis
U.S. Highway 27
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