Sailor Escapes Death After Night Swim From Carrier
Aviation ordnance mate Johnny Petty slipped on a dark carrier deck in the central Pacific and fell into the sea. He battled breakers and wake for about 35 minutes before a destroyer spotted him, hauled him aboard, and he was found none the worse by the ship’s doctor. Petty feared breaking news to his mother and worried about lost gambling money and insurance.
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Auto theft report in Pittsburgh targets 1928 Ford
Anthony Usner employed at Crucible Steel Co reports his 1928 Ford stolen while he was at work in Pittsburgh. Police investigated the incident as a theft case and classified it as a vehicle theft report.
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Anthony Usner
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Bronx to host postwar public helicopter field
Adolph J. Chesley of the Bronx Board of Trade announced after a meeting with Mayor LaGuardia that Curtiss Field in the East Bronx would be used as a public helicopter field after World War II. A further conference will follow to discuss detailed plans.
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Curtiss Field
Farmers Thankful Erie Students Praised by Fruit Growers
In Erie Pennsylvania more than 1 000 school children received praise from fruit growers for a statewide appreciation program. The event highlighted school involvement and community support for local agriculture.
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