Obsolete Body and Flying Machines in 1946 Reflections
The speaker muses on aging and technology in a 1946 essay by Billy Rose. He argues the human body lags behind machines as pilots and gadgets improve, noting aging faults from vision to toe pain, dental issues, and appetite. He contrasts living costs with mobility, cites personal flight to London, and questions evolution versus biology.
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Army
Walter B. Pitkin
Morning Mail
London
House of Commons
Billy Rose
Neyland Prepares for Hard Test vs Ole Miss
Tennessee, bowl eligible, is a three touchdown favorite over the University of Mississippi in the SEC clash at Memphis. Bob Neyland worries about Charley Conerly and a talented Rebel lineup after Ole Miss upset Arkansas 9 to 7 and led LSU for three quarters before losing 34 to 21.
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Memphis
Rebels
Arkansas
Louisiana State
Dietrich Returns to Phillies as Free Agent Signing
Former great two sport athlete Dietrich, aged 36, rejoins the Philadelphia Athletics after being declared a free agent by the Chicago White Sox. Manager Connie Mack announced the signing, reviving a Capitol-era star who began his major league career in 1930. The report also notes Robinson’s looming middleweight challenge and ongoing soil erosion concerns in Louisiana.
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Philadelphia
Dietrich
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
Connie Mack
Senators
St. Louis Browns
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