Goliaths Seek Peace-Time Air Supremacy
Four postwar airliners from Lockheed Douglas Boeing and Consolidated Vultee race to reshape travel. Lockheed Constellation offers 10 hour coast to coast service with pressurized cabin. Douglas DC-6 promises constant 70 degree comfort. Boeing Stratocruiser doubles as two decks with 57 passengers. Consolidated Vultee Model 37 204 seats speeds to 342 mph and routes to London in nine hours.
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Andrew R. Boone
Central Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Four Air Gian
Civil Aeronautics Board
Douglas
Seattle
Ash
Washington
D. C
Consolidated Vultee
London
New York
Secretary of Interior wielding vast control over natural resources
The article argues the secretary of the interior holds broad influence over Indian affairs public lands mines national parks and more. It highlights the Fish and Wildlife Service divisions and Alaska game commission, noting the secretary can alter seasons restrictions and even curb timber and mineral wealth. It points to the Alaska commission as advisory to set regulations and restock game and wildlife.
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Czar
Secretary of the Interior
Czor
Geological Survey
Territories
National Parks and Reservations
Fish and Wildlife Service
Interior Department
Alaska
Department of the Interior
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
Game Commission
Horizon1 Puzzle: Word List and Clues by Eugene Sheffer
A printed puzzle page presents a two section word list with numbered clues across horizontal and vertical entries. It includes definitions such as resinous substance and sharpened terms, plus a note on solution time and syndication by King Features.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Women Meet Charlotte at Annual Christian Service Event
The situs annual meeting of the women's society of Christian service for Western North Carolina gathers in Charlotte on March 18 with planned activities and reports from local chapters. Delegates discuss outreach programs and community aid, highlighting the society’s locally focused mission.
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Charlote
Situs
Women's Society of Christian Service
Caro
Methodist conference opens with 450 delegates expected
The lina Methodist conference will convene here tomorrow with about 450 delegates expected to attend as the convention runs through Thursday.
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Lina Methodist Conference
American Mail Gets Mixed Up Delays Ship Arrival
In Yokohama on March 18, American mail faced delays as 4,300 pounds of airmail, over 200,000 letters, arrived late. The Durham Victory, departed San Francisco Feb 17 with about 47,000 pounds of airmail and a large amount of post, has not yet arrived. The loss of speed was blamed on dock delays affecting 331,000 pounds planned to be carried.
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Yokohama
Japan
Col. J. Torrens
Army Postal Siicer
Durham
San Francisco
U. S
Postatoes
Peace Conference Talks To Be Closed Sessions In May
American British and Russian delegates to the European peace conference will hold most sessions behind closed doors at the Luxembourg Palace. Only opening and closing sessions will be open to the press and public. A French source notes the policy could shift if American press mobilizes public opinion.
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Paris
Luxembourg Palace
Camp Atterbury Tops Atlanta Meet in 65 58 Victory
Camp Atterbury Indiana defeated Fort Benning Georgia 65 to 58 to claim top honors in a newly formed basketball congress. O'Brien and Schwartz led the attack with 19 and 17 points as Atterbury secured a place on the All-Tournament team. In the consolation final, Atlanta Sports Arena beat Dow Chemical of Midland Michigan.
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Atlanta
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Organic
Basketball Congress
Fort Benning
Atterbury Club
Atterbury
O’brien
Schwartz
Dow Chemical
Midland
Mich
Veterans Affairs offices moved to better quarters in 90 days
In Winston-Salem the VA regional offices will relocate from a temporary warehouse to more adequate space within 90 days. The announcement came at a Disabled American Veterans state executive committee meeting. Congress authorized a separate army engineer corps in March 1802.
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Charlotte
North Carolina
Veterans Administration
Winston-Salem
Disabled American Veterans
Congress
Army Engineer Corps
Cub Training Open At Shelby
Chicago Cub farm teams gathered in Shelby for the opening of a training camp. Davenport Iowa and Statesville were among early arrivals as about 70 players were expected to report when Tim Murchison calls the camp to order at the fair grounds diamond.
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Shelby
Chicago
Cub
NAM Opens Battle To Kill OPA
The National Association of Manufacturers urged Congress to end all price controls, arguing OPA causes inflation and black markets while slowing production. NAM president R Wason assailed OPA rhetoric as fear mongering and urged balancing the federal budget to curb inflation. Chester Bowles criticized NAM as an irresponsible pressure group ahead of debates on price controls, rents, and subsidies. Kaiser challenged NAM’s representation of manufacturers.
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Washington
National Association of Manufacturers
Congress
OPA
R. Wason
NAM
Truman
House Committee
Wason
Chester Bowles
Banking Committee
FASTEETH OFFERS FIRM COMFORT FOR DENTURES
An advertisement touts FASTEETH for secure false teeth with no taste odor or nausea. It promises firmer bite and reduced slipping with an alkaline formula, claiming pleasant use and easy availability at drug stores.
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China
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Jack Welch
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Luzon
By Jimmy Hatlo
Solo
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Knoll Crest Gardens
Concord, N. H
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Charlie Vance
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Charlie
Bowles
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Spea
Amanciac
United States
Footprot
Central Ice Delivery Company
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Boston
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Lynchburg
Danvitle
Burlington
Sausbury
Maine
Miami
High Point
Union Bus Terminal
North Wrenn 8St
Chartorre
Saluda
AuGusta
Bhat
Tory
Igreensrom
Lumberton
Uake
Sarasota
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