New Aircraft Carrier America Heads Out for Trials
Newport News notes the USS America begins preliminary acceptance trials after builders’ trials ended November 20. Capt. Lawrence Heyworth says she is the best carrier yet, with precision handling. America christened last February, delivery set for December 31 and commissioning January 7. A 1940 NFL Packers versus All-Stars score of 45 to 28 is recalled.
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Newport News
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Sweetheart Maids Named At Junction City High
Members of the Pep Club at Junction City High School elected their sweetheart and maids. A banquet on Dec. 3 will honor the District 7 B football champions the Dragons. Named were Myrtis Smith queen Myrtle Smith maid and Bobbie Owen maid.
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Junction City High School
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Myrtle Smith
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Myrtle
Earnest Smith
Bobbie
A. D. Owen
Cincinnati Tops Cardinals 10-8 in season series
Cincinnati finishes with a 10 8 edge over the St. Louis Cardinals in the season series, securing a win count advantage in their interleague matchups.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis Cardinals
Disposable bathroom fixtures could end bathroom obsession
A columnist argues that disposable bathroom items could curb the growing obsession with ornate fixtures and home decor. He cites plumbing trade trends and hospital practices, noting the average U.S. bathtub is 34 years old, and proposes disposable tubs basins and accoutrements to allow rapid redecorating after each use.
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UPI
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