Extensive Road Repairs Planned
A Minnesota highways program announced by H. J. Commissioner outlines base repair of 400 miles and 501 miles of bituminous surface repairs on trunk and high type bases. Retreatments and gear coating cover about 950 miles. Bids open June 2 in St Paul, with some May 19 bids for retreatment materials. Work runs June 15 to Sept 15.
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H. J. Commissioner of Highways
Department of Highways
St Paul
St. Paul
Gregate
Dewey Campaign Song Premiere Set Amidst Parody Lyrics
A Dewey campaign song preview is released with lyrics praising Tom E. Dewey. The track parodies political enemies, touts law and order, and pledges a White House victory next year.
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Dewey
New
York
Cannes
Thomas J. Curran
Tom E. Dewey
White House
Milwaukee Typographical Union Rejoins AFL Vote
August Guis, secretary of Milwaukee Typographical union No. 23, announced the union voted 339 to 91 to re affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. Similar polls have been taken across the country and results will be announced at AFL national headquarters in Indianapolis.
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AFL
Milwaukee
August Guis
Milwaukee Typographical Union No. 23
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Arkansas River Ranks 20th Worldwide for Length
The Arkansas River at 2000 miles is listed as the 20th longest river in the world, while the Madeira ties at 2000 miles with a 21st ranking. The note compares two rivers by length and global position.
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Arkansas
Arkansas River
Woman in Uniform Reported Among RAF Bomber Dead
Berlin radio quoted a Copenhagen report that a woman in uniform was among the dead aboard a British bomber that crashed in Gamtofte Denmark near Assens on Monday. The body was initially believed to be a British war reporter, though London circles doubted such a reporter was present.
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London
Gamtofte
Assens
Berlin
DNB
Copenhagen
Duryea Advocates Rear Engine Placement for Smoother Ride
Charles E. Duryea, inventor of the automobile, argued for mounting engines in the rear to remove back seat bounce, promoting a smoother journey and improved vehicle stability.
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Charles E. Duryea
Patton Takes Command of 156th General Hospital
Col. Thomas E. Patton, former assistant post surgeon and communications officer, assumed command of the 156th General Hospital at Camp McCoy Wisconsin. He arrived November 18 1943 from overseas assignments in Africa and India, succeeding Col. Frank Minas who is ill at Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver. Lieut. Col. Patrick McShane conducted a routine IG inspection this week as noted by Col. Patton.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Thomas E. Patton
156Th General Hospital
George M. MacMullin
Col
Patton
McCoy
Africa
India
Frank Minas
Fitzsimmons General Hospital
Denver
Colo
Patrick McShane
Inspector Generals’ Office
Washington, D. C
Iceland Uses Volcano Heat To Power City Buildings
Iceland taps natural hot water from volcanic springs to heat offices homes and public swimming pools. The system pipes geothermal water to supply heat for urban infrastructure and public facilities.
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Iceland
Close-Up View Costs Army Aviator 1200 Dollars
Second Lieut. John B Kennedy was found guilty by a general court martial of low flying after a close-up aerial view of Phoenix Arizona. He was sentenced to forfeiture of 100 dollars per month for one year.
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Luke Field
Ariz
John B. Kennedy
Phoenix
Seven Year Old Boy Becomes Farm Aid On Family Land
In Oneida New York seven year old Keith Johnson learned to drive a tractor and horses last fall during harvest. He recently dragged a 32 acre field and fitted it for planting without aid. He earns pay for farm work and puts his income into war stamps and bonds for the family on their 256 acre farm.
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Oneida
N. Y
Keith Johnson
Keith
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