Boston Tycoon John Fox Survives By Fortune Yet Fears Loss
Boston businessman John Fox at 45 built wealth including voting control of Western Union Telegraph Co. He shifted from real estate to law and holdings, gaining control of United States Leather Co and influencing New England Gas & Electric. He recently sold his Chestnut Hill home and now resides in Fairfield Conn. Fox served as a Marine flyer in World War II.
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Boston
U.P
John Fox
Western Union Telegraph Co
Harvard
Maine
Fox
Western Union
United States Leather Co
New England Gas & Electric Association
New York
Broadway
Chestnut Hill
Fairfield
Conn
Wrought Iron Furniture Adds Colorful Comfort This Spring
Wrought iron decor transitions from garden to living room with bright colors and period styling. Pieces include chairs couches and tables in green aqua rose coral gray and antique ivory. Some ensembles feature wood trims and foam cushioned seating for comfort.
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New Orleans
Beavers Halt Trains at Muscongus Bay
Beavers dammed a railroad culvert on the Portland to Rockland line of Maine Central Railroad at Muscongus Bay causing a washout when the dam broke. The main line remained out of service for several hours until repairs were made.
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Nobleboro
U.P
Beavers
Portland-to-Rockland
Maine Central Railroad
Muscongus Bay
Water causes fire in Waterbury apartment
A fire in Waterbury caused slight damage to an apartment with investigators citing water as the cause. The article notes a sunlit jug magnified by water and mentions classified advertising boilerplate.
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Waterbury, Conn
U.P
Virginia's artmobile to tour rural Virginia
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts plans a $20 000 artmobile trailer to take paintings to small towns and cities lacking galleries. It will feature built in walls lighting and a driver curator with a periscope and a sales counter. The project aims to avoid shipping damage and provide on site expert interpretation.
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Richmond
V.P
Virginia
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Old Dominion
Virginia Museum
Spark-Resistant Roofing Cuts Fire Causes, NFPA Reports
The National Fire Protection Association notes sparks falling on flammable roofs have dropped to 12th among fire causes, after reaching as high as second in the past. The NFPA attributes the decline to increased use of fire resistant roofing.
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National Fire Protection Association
NFPA
Roofing Material Leads Fire-Resistant Trend in Homes
Asphalt shingles now dominate new home construction at 85 percent, making them the leading fire resistant roofing choice in contemporary building.
Arizona Tribes on Reservations Cover Vast Lands
Fourteen Indian tribes with a combined population of 50,000 reside on 17 reservations sprawling over more than 20,000,000 acres in Arizona.
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Arizona
West Point Graduates 18 491 in 150 Years with 12 274 Living
West Point marks 150 years of history noting 18 491 graduates since founding and 12 274 remain alive today. The milestone reflects enduring legacy and ongoing contribution of alumni to military and civilian sectors.
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West Point
Marines Plan Strengthen Marine Corps With Greater Voice
A joint Senate House committee reached a compromise to empower the Marine Corps with a co equal seat on the joint chiefs of staff and to set a maximum strength of 400000 plus officers. The plan also details three combat divisions and three air wings while eliminating a fixed minimum. The measure now returns to both chambers for final action.
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Washington
Senate
House
Marine Corps
Joint Chiefs of Staff
House Armed Services Committee
Joint Chiefs
Sen. Long
D-La
Senate Group
Senate and House seek pact on Marine Corps size and membership
The article notes opposition to a reduced Marine Corps size and to broader Joint Chiefs membership. The Senate passed a Marine bill last year and the House expanded it with a troop minimum and JCS membership. A Senate House conference is negotiating differences. sources expect congressional and White House acceptance of a compromise.
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Marine Corps
Senate
House
Senate House
Congress
Golfer Fred Perkins Fires Second Ace On Same Hole
In Tuscaloosa Alabama Fred Perkins, an occasional golfer, says odds of a hole in one are slim but he proved them wrong by hitting his second ace on the same hole within two years. The surprise feat underscores Perkins confidence and skill on a familiar course.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
U.P
Fred Perkins
Perkins
Durable Tubular Steel Furniture Endures Long Use
The article argues metal tubular steel furniture offers a lasting investment for offices, shops, schools, hospitals, factories and dining areas. It stresses metal durability, resistance to staining and wear, and notes furniture often wears out when made from other materials.
Durable metal furniture construction for long wear
The article notes options such as bright chrome satin chrome or heat treated enamel that resist chipping and staining. It highlights a tubular steel frame and legs with metal pans supporting the seat and upholstery stitched to the metal. Welds appear only in cross braces to maximize durability.
Varied Mile Lengths Noting Navy Measurement Differences
A note discusses how the nautical mile length varies by country with the U S using 6080.27 feet while British French and German versions differ by two inches to four feet shorter. The line also advertises dialing 5121 for classified ads.
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U. S
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