Alaska Defense Boost: Bases Built to Repel Air Attack
Anchorage dispatch reports U S defense spending in Alaska rising toward 300 million dollars next year to fortify radar nets and air bases near the Bering Strait. Lt Gen Kepner declares Alaska a Gibraltar of the air age as the Fourth Infantry and 196th Regimental Combat Team strengthen coastal and inland fortifications amid harsh permafrost-building conditions.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Uncle Sam
William ~. Kepner
Alaskan Command
United States
Bering Coast
Siberia
Fairbanks
Arctic
Joe Stalin
Risky overcall and clever defense in national bridge final
In Washington D C during the American Contract Bridge League national team event East overcalled two spades vulnerable. South tried to salvage via a two heart game but East aided by dummy's spades and long diamonds held the lead. A detailed posthand exchange followed as players debated the optimal line and whether the first trick should be refused.
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Washington
D. C
East
South
North
West
Bargains at El Morillo Dude Ranch in Saltillo Mexico
A daily rate at the El Morillo dude ranch in Saltillo offers adults rooms and meals for 4 pesos and children for 3 pesos. Riding horses costs 3 pesos per session. The Herminio Rodriguez family runs the hacienda with a quiet, dignified life and ranch atmosphere.
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Saltillo
Mexico
el Morillo
U.S
Pike Reich
Herminio Rodriguez
Anderson Fined Ten For Parking Meter Incident
In Lewistown Montana Harold Anderson tried to move a car blocking a new time meter and then parked his own vehicle in front of it. Police issued a ten dollar fine after the attempt.
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Lewstown
Mont
Anderson
Harold
Lewistown
Untitled regional ranch life sketch near Sal Texas
A family ranch description notes daily washing in tub water, drying on a cactus plant, and eight peons in hills and orchards growing fruits and vegetables while tending milk cows and horses. The four hour drive from the Texas border places the ranch at 5,400 feet with temperatures cooler than Denver.
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Seraeragg Anne
Sal
Texas
Denver
First Class of Nurses Enrolled at UNC School
Elizabeth Napier reports UNC will enroll its first nursing class as part of a four year program leading to a bachelor degree. Dean Kemble will oversee nursing courses while students share regular university classes and reside in Smith dormitory this year.
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University of North Carolina
School of Nursing
UNC School
Rogranh A
Kemble
Smith
Ay Anderson
Durham
Donna Lee Blair
Winston- Salem
Sara Catherine
New Bern
Annie Marie Bryson City
Patsy Proctor Ward
Patricia Ann Corbett
Swansboro
Shirley Anne Daniel
Bette Léon Davis
M Ton
Virginia Dave Edwards
Betty Genevieve Goodwin
Valdosta
Gloria Huss
Gwen
Fayetteville
Sally Perkins Winn
Martha Evelyn Yount
Dean Kemble
Ruth Mary Boyles
Alice Gofford
Miss Ruth Dale
Clanging Bell Brings Grandparents to Mississippi Kids
In Corinth Mississippi eight year old Estelle Anderson uses a homemade country dinner bell as a blackout signal from World War II era. The bell can be heard for miles and prompts wishes for grandparents Mr and Mrs J H Hinton to visit from their home several miles away. The children say the bell works better than telephones for summoning relatives.
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Corinth
Estelle Anderson
Anderson
J. H. Hinton
Syphilis Tops Causes of Blindness in Ohio Study
A 10 year survey reported in JAMA shows syphilis as the leading cause of blindness among indigents in Ohio during 1939 to 1948. Data cover 6,442 blindness cases from 2,427 individuals with prenatal factors and diabetes also noted among major causes.
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Chicago
Ohio
Journal of the American Medical Association
Charles R. Freeble, Jr
Ohio Health Department
R. Donohue
U. Public Health Service
Panama Hat Weaving Mainly Done At Night
The article explains that Panama hat weaving is not performed underwater but involves fiber processing and weaving largely at night or in the early morning. It notes the labor conditions and timing shaping the traditional craft practices.
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Cme
Aig
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Green
Tesson
Jacoby
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Chapel Hill
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Ay Erewing University Sestth Canter
Elizabeth Napier
Mendaco
Pontiac
America
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High Point, N. C
Perkins Pontiac, Inc
Thomasville, N. C
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