Army Reveals New Weapons and Armor for Defense
The Army and Air Forces disclosed two new defensive systems. The Air Forces test a ground-to-air guidance missile named Gapa, about ten feet long, with tests at Wendover Utah planned this year. The Army previews Doron, glass-filament armor panels in jackets to resist bullets including .45 revolver rounds, distinct from flak suits.
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Washington
Air Forces
War Department
Air
Wendover
Utah
Quartermaster Corps
Jacob L. Devers
Army
Taxidermy Decline Threatens Britain Art Form
London reports taxidermy in decline as skilled workers migrate to the United States for higher wages. Large museums rely on a few London firms, while village workers are nearly gone. Less hunting cuts demand, leaving only sparse odd jobs and a fading craft.
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London
United States
Britain
Wisconsin Moves to Join National Airport Plan
Wisconsin officials report progress toward state participation in the national airport building plan. A CAA request prompts Prep of a site list, with up to 148 locations considered for seven year federal aid totaling about seven million dollars. The aim is widespread airport access across the state.
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Madison
Wis
Congress
CAA
Chicago
State Aerobrutics Commission
State Planning Board
Commission
Wisconsin
Elephants Lead Ringling Circus to La Crosse Stop
The Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus returns with eight hundred international stars and new acts from Europe for a 1946 program costing 280000. Performances set for La Crosse on Tuesday August 20 at 3 15 and 8 15 PM with doors at 2 and 7.
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Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
la Crosse
Europe
Fish tale of a mink eluding a seven trout angler
Cambridge Vermont angler Hugh Tobin caught six legal trout then hooked a mink in the Brewster river. The mink escaped Tobin’s hold and swam away, prompting Tobin to remark on the creature’s fighting spirit.
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Cambridge
Hugh Tobin
Tobin
Brewster
Foresters Tireless in Face Of Heat Wave
In Gilroy California firefighters battled a truck fire caused by internal heat during a severe heat wave as residents sweltered near 100 degrees. Foresters worked to aid and monitor the scene despite the high temperatures.
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Gilroy
Calif
State Forestry
Wrong Song Means Jail In Liberated Poland
In Poland three women Barbara Wamska Cecylia Kowalska and Antonina Suazynska were jailed for teaching others the text of a song insulting the government and democracy and scorning the state. The trio are from Lisewo village where they faced charges in a government crackdown on dissent.
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Poland
Torun
Barbara Wamska
Cecylia Kowalska
Antonina Suazynska
Lisewo
Rain Hits Peak In Hawaiian Mountains
Honolulu reports a U S Geological Survey gauge records 523 inches of rainfall in the last twelve months at Mt Waialeale on Kauai The annual visit to check the gauge comes as showers alternate with wet spells on the summit area.
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Hawaiian
Honolulu
Mt. Waialeale
Kauai
Follow That Man suspects mail car supervisor in Decatur
A woman reported a suspicious figure tailing the postman. Police traced the trail to the mail car supervisors, identifying the quarry as the supervisor of mail carriers.
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Decatur
Ill
Tangier Water Shutoff Orders Amid Drought
In Tangier the water mains are shut from noon to 8 pm daily. The city consumes about 4,420 cubic yards per day while the reservoir holds 3,900 cubic yards.
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Tangier
Ex-King Peter II Reports as Pierre Karageorgewitch
In Basel Switzerland at the Basle Three Kings Hotel former King Peter II of Yugoslavia announced his name as Pierre Karageorgewitch ex king. The report notes his stated profession as former monarch during the registration process.
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Basle
Switzerland
Three Kings
Peter II of Yugoslavia
Pierre Karageorgewitch
Gem Suites Highlight Empire Gems in British Jewelry
Evidence from the National Jewelers Association meeting in London shows British craftsmen using diamonds rubies sapphires opals and other stones from across the empire. New designs include jewel suites with clips earrings and bracelets, plus an adaptable clip brooch and special handbag sets with powder box cigarette case and lipstick holder.
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Britain
National Jewelers Association
London
Chinese seize Nazi goods in Shanghai raid
Authorities in Shanghai seize 34 German firms and confiscate 1300 kinds of dyestuffs 1000 kinds of drugs and hundreds of pieces of scientific equipment. Drugs and dyes will be sold below market prices and the equipment distributed to hospitals schools and industrial plants.
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Shanghai
Guatemala City to Build 206 Adobe Worker Homes
Guatemala City launches a housing project to provide 206 low cost workers' homes built with adobe walls cement floors and tile roofs. The plan targets affordable shelter for urban laborers and aims to improve living conditions in the capital.
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Guatemala
Guatemala City
Just Like Cattle Transportation Delays Hit Rio Transit
In Rio de Janeiro heavy crowding forces long lines during rush hours as people struggle to board trams and buses. The shortage of transport options leaves commuters waiting hours for a ride.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Housing Costs Rise in Nanking to 625 Dollar Rent
Two story houses in Nanking China now rent for 625 U S dollars per month. Buyers must often add about 7500 dollars for repairs and furnishings. The figure reflects mounting costs for housing and upkeep.
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Nanking
China
U. S
For sale at all drug stores everywherein La Crosse
Ford Hopkins offers the item for sale at all drug stores nationwide including La Crosse, promoting broad availability through drug retailers.
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la Crosse
Ford Hopkins
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