Record Wind Velocity Over 160 MPH In Havana Hurricane
Havana saw a hurricane reach 162 miles per hour with sustained winds for 1 hour 15 minutes and gusts to 152. Cuba’s observatory documented the event atop a hill above Havana harbor with Dr. Carlos Millas and assistants reporting the figures. The storm endured 16 hours 15 minutes of gale strength but did not set a world record, surpassed by Cuba’s 1910 five day blow.
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Fred L. Strozier
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New Electric Fishing Pole Developed by Geiger
AP Newsfeatures reports Robert E. Geiger describes a new electrical fishing pole developed for anglers. The piece highlights design aims, potential benefits for catching fish and questions about safety and practicality.
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Robert E. Geiger
Denver
Beau Jack expects return to ring after army discharge
Fort Benning reports Beau Jack, once a top Madison Square Garden draw who earned over 1 006 000 in Garden fights, may be discharged soon after an army induction as Pvt Sidney Walker. Col Edgerly notes knee trouble as factor delaying a comeback.
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Beau Jack
Madison Square Garden
Augusta
Sidney Walker
John P. Edgerly
Jack
Edgerly
Automatic shocker saves trout and aids fish movement study
Colorado fish and game officials describe an electric “automatic pole” used to stun trapped trout in irrigation ditches and release them into running streams. The device also tags larger fish for movement research, aiding stocking and monitoring efforts across the state.
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Joe
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Notice of Sale in Hempstead County Arkansas
Mortgagee United States of America through W. M. Sparks FSA Supervisor offers at Sutton Sale Barn Hope Arkansas on Nov 28 1944 between 9 am and 5 pm cash to highest bidder described property includes livestock a light Jersey cow Dina 6002 a black mare mule bell 13254 plus cattle hogs implements plows harness cook stove and farm equipment. Notice dated Nov 21 1944 Witnessed by United States of America by W M Sparks.
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Hempstead County
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J.I. Case
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Oliver
Finis Harvel
Sutton
Hope
Hampstead
State of Arkansas
Towit
United States of America
W. M. Sparks
FSA
Anti Union Law Provokes Strike at AFL Convention
Delegates at the 64th AFL convention gathered in New Orleans for a two week session after a holiday. AFL General Counsel Joseph Padway cited anti union laws in Florida and Arkansas as unconstitutional and warned workers across trades would refuse to cross picket lines if enforcement occurred.
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American Federation of Labor
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Chester Bowles
Morrow
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Joseph Padway
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U. S. Supreme Court
Padway
Florida
Arkansas
Typhoons threaten Philippines. July to November peak
The report notes typhoons can occur any month but are most frequent from July through November, with emphasis on the Philippines and the variety of languages and native communities spoken there.
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Japan
Tokyo
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