V-3 Rocket Details From 1939 Reports spark confusion
The fragment discusses alleged German rocket tests around 1939 in New Mexico and London, referencing Dr. Robert’s experiments, liquid oxygen, and a V-3 like device. It mentions a five foot diameter and explosive radius claims, uncertain fuel amounts, and potential air absorbing effects, with unclear sources and terminology.
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Blakeslee
MacKenzie
Meterocket
Robert
New Mexico
Dcova
London
Oklahoma A and M Knocks Out Parkers 19 0
Oklahoma A and M defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 19 to 0 in Oklahoma City led by 18 year old sophomore Bob Fenimore who ran for a TD and passed for another Fenimore opened the scoring with a 50 yard run and a later pass to Ceciel Hawkins after halftime to make it 7 0 The Aggies added two more scores in the fourth period with a 27 yard pass to Glen Moore and Joe Thomas to Hawkins before the final 19 0 score Fenimore left with an injury but not believed serious Coach Lookabaugh praised Ralph Foster for his play in the freshman heavy squad
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Glen Moore
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Alton Baldwin
Parkers
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Fenimouse
Jim Lookabaugh
Ralph Foster
Reshman Aggie
Army Navy clash at West Point with limited crowd
Sports Mirror Today recalls an Army Navy game played at West Point with spectators restricted to residents within ten miles as War Department announced. Three years ago the Yankees beat the Dodgers 3 2 in the World Series behind Red Ruffing, drawing 68 540 fans and 265 396 in gate receipts at Yankee Stadium. Five years ago Frankie Frisch signed a two year Pirates management deal. Ten years ago the St Louis …
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Army-Navy
West Point
War Department
New York Yankees
Dodgers
Red Ruffing
Yankee Stadium
Fordham
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Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis
Bobcats Tie El Dorado In Home Opener
Hope's Bobcats battled El Dorado to a 6 6 tie in Hope's season debut. Joe Rooker sparked the offense with a 20 yard run and a TD to tie the score after El Dorado led 6 0. Harold Cumbie connected on a shovel pass for 10 yards and Howard Cobb then received another pass for a first down as Hope surged in the second quarter. Officials were Kearns Howard Bill Nichols and Capt. R. M. McCreary.
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el Dorado Wildcats
Harold Cumbie
Howard Cobb
Dorado
Cumbie
Johnny Brannan
Kearns Howard
Ouachita
Bill Nichols
Roosevelt jab at Hillman cited in speech on unions
The article recalls President Roosevelt’s remark calling him Charlie McCarthy to Sidney Hillman in a Sept. 23 address before the Teamsters Union in Washington. It also notes Norman Thomas, running for president, telling Los Angeles listeners that continued European warfare stems largely from demands for Germany’s unconditional surrender. Additionally, the Florida Independent party failed to win a Supreme Court ruling to gain ballot access for the upcoming primary.
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Roosevelt
Charlie McCarthy
Sidney Hillman
Teamsters' Union
Washington
Norman Thomas
Los Angeles
Germany
Florida Independent Party
Supreme Court
Elec Ory
Boxing results from major cities headline night
Fights last night featured Willie Pep outpointing Chalky Wright in Hartford while Jake La Motta defeated George Koch in New York Detroit saw Walter Woods decision Deacon Nathan Logan in St. Louis Aaron Wade stopped Jimmy Suyden in San Francisco Bobby Yeager outpointed Jimmy Hatcher in Los Angeles with Bobby Yager fighting through to victory in Lake City B C and a bout in Hollywood California listed among results
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Willie Pep
Hartford
Chalky Wright
Los Angeles
Detroit
Jake la Motta
George Kochan
St. Louis
Walter Woods
K. QO
Deacon Nathan Logan
San Francisco
Aaron
Little Tiger) Wade
Jimmy Suyden
Hollywood
Calif
Bobby Yaeger
Jimmy Hatcher
Lake City
B. C
Sardinia Named Sardines Origin In Mediterranean Tradition
Sardinia, the Mediterranean island, gave sardines their name as locals called them pilchards. The fish were prepared there by soaking in brine, drying, and frying in olive oil, while Tweed hame from the River Tweed in Scotland appears in related notes.
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Cardinals Clinch NL Pennant by Narrow Margin
The Cardinals win the National League pennant by a two game margin over the Giants, sealing the title in a tight finish. The victory confirms the Cardinals as league champions with the decisive performances lifting them ahead of their rival Giants.
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Cardinals
Giants
Cadet Football Booklet Highlights Ike and Army Icons
New York reports Army cadet football opens 1944 season with a booklet by Joe Cahill. It profiles Dwight Eisenhower, Stilwell, Omar Bradley and other officers, noting Ike as a quick diagnostician and Stilwell’s late game impact and Bradley’s two-sport, strong tackling and batting prowess.
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New York
United States Military Academy
Joe Cahill
Army-Navy 1926 tie figures in bomber command tale
Brig Gen Born leads bombers over Germany and likens enemy air strength to football defense. Col Meehan disappeared on Wake Island bombing mission. Lt Col Trapnell, famed for Bataan defense, was reported a POW. Col Paul Bunker, Army’s first All-America back, died in a Japanese prison camp.
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Saunders
Art Heehan
Tom Trapnell
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New Guinea
Traphell
Bataan
Paul Bunker
Corregidor
Market Report features rally on cotton and livestock data
New York cotton futures rose up to 95 cents a bale on details of the Commodity Credit Corp cotton purchase plan. Oct to May contracts advanced, led by optimism from war talk and earnings hopes. In St Louis, hogs steady to up, cattle mixed, and lambs soft, with weekly top prices listed for various classes.
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Commodity Credit Corp
Wis
Rails
ST. Louis Livestock National Stockkyards
Ill
New York Stocks Steady After Broad Recovery Session
New York stock market advanced with aircraft and specialty shares leading the recovery. Heavy activity was seen in Hayes Mfg with trades from 1,000 to 10,000 shares as low priced issues boosted volume for the two hour period.
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Hayes Mfg
Last Game to Settle Race in American League Title
The Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Browns remain tied for the pennant after a Browns sweep of the Yankees and a Tigers split with Washington. A one game playoff, if needed, would be Monday at Briggs Stadium in Detroit, with the outcome depending on Sunday’s Tigers at Nat and Browns at Yankees games.
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Postwar armed forces debate prompts restraint call
Our Daily weighs Sen Thomas's plan for a 2,000,000 man peacetime force for a decade after war. The piece questions long term police strength, warning it may invite rival powers to demand larger peacetime armies and could prove dangerous. The discussion frames disarmament aims with caution.
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Football Scores From The Associated Press
East Temple 34 Swarthmore 12. Wake Forest 14 Georgia 7. Oklahoma Aggies 19 Arkansas 0. Kansas 14 Denver 14. Pittsburgh 26 Washburn 6. Central Michigan 14 Michigan Jayvees 13. National League batting and pitching leaders listed with team affiliations and totals.
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Debated Military Posture and Invasion Imagery
The piece argues against a massive international armed force citing cost and political risks, urging peacetime defense and a large citizen reserve. It cites General Marshall’s plan for a small professional army with trained reserves, and mocks Nazi leader imagery while noting a Nazi robot bomb claim and a satirical view of Hitler’s behavior.
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Marshall
LaGuardia’s Service and City Hall Linkage Mentioned
The piece recalls LaGuardia’s wartime service in World War I and his political ascent to mayor of New York City in 1933 with reelections in 1937 and 1940. It notes possible leave of absence if commissioned and Newbold Morris as acting mayor. It also mentions Plant Divinity Indians of Chihuahua treating the mescal button as a divine being and performing a cross in its presence.
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la Guardia
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