Radio Eye To Check Firing Ends Marksman Disputes
In London an experimental radio eye will record projectile hits during naval target practice and later aid Royal Air Force use. The system transmits hit data to gunners or pilots and notes near misses, resetting counters after each attack to minimize downtime. In Chicago, the International City Managers' Association says budgets show limited plans to extend services and property tax rates staying steady.
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London
INS
Royal Air Force
Chicago
International City Managers’ Association
Massacre Rock Site Marks 1862 Indian Massacre
Massacre Rock in southern Idaho marks the site where nine travelers were killed in 1862 by Native attackers, a historic event remembered in regional lore and early settler conflicts.
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Massacre Rock
Idaho
Fort Worth Celebrates Centennial Despite Flood Aftermath
Fort Worth Texas marks its 100th birthday amid relief and recovery after the May flood. The city reports no homelessness or hunger, with $335000 raised by the Star-Telegram and Red Cross aid totaling a million dollars. Thousands helped with free labor, and police and fire departments logged extensive overtime during the six day emergency.
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Fort Worth
Tex
INS
Air Force
The
Red Cross
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Ile De France Returns To Luxury Service In New York
The Ile De France arrives in New York fully refurbished after World War II troop service. The 28 year old liner now expands cabin space, reduces tourist rooms, and features a larger pool and theater shared with first class guests. Captain Joseph Callioce leads a crew of 63 officers and 766 men on the six day transatlantic crossing.
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New York
Ile de France
Joseph Callioce
Scientist Tells Of Strides In Making Synthetic Jewels
Prof. R Norris Shreve of Purdue told a St Louis section meeting that synthetic gems now replicate natural jewels with equal or better color. He noted foreign inclusions create features like star sapphires and emerald color from chromium, adding that synthetic rubies, sapphires and spinels are real copies not imitations and that research has only begun to explore possibilities.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
INS
R. Norris Shreve
Purdue University
American Chemical Society
Shreve
School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering
Purdue
Colorado Senators Plan Alpine Cheese Venture
Colorado may build an Alpine cheese industry led by senators Dan Thomson Gunnison J Price Briscoe Idaho Springs and Ben Veltri Trinidad The new firm aims to produce goat milk products with Romano Ricotta Incanastrato and Felta styles and to start operations at Veltri's Trinidad cheese plant already prepared for the venture.
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Dan Thomson
Gunnison
J. Price Briscoe
Idaho Springs
Ben Veltri
Trinidad
Thornton
Italy
Switzerland
Colorado
Veltri
American Legion Opens Open House for Veterans Service Year
The Andrew Jackson post launches a year focused on veteran service and civic fellowship. Open House at the American Legion Home runs all week from 4 to 9 p.m. with staff aiding service life insurance forms and entertainment planned by P. Lee Smith.
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American Legion
Andrew Jackson Post
P. Lee Smith
Washington
Charles Loflin
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