GI Model Plane Owners Insured If Windows Break
In Schweinfurt Germany a group of twelve GI air enthusiasts insured themselves for 100000 German marks against window breakage from buzzing model airplanes. Pvt Charles Foreman reports the Pentagon finds the stunt amusing and notes the policy shields them from lawsuits.
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Washington
Pentagon
Schweinfurt
Germany
Charles Foreman
Riverdale
Satin
Air Devils
Pvt. Foreman
Wyoming Congressman Happy Over Pencil Brand Cut Proposal
Rep. William Henry Harrison writes to Wyoming constituents praising a plan to reduce government lead pencil brands from 11 to five to save money. Yet many government workers prefer drugstore pencils for a nickel, avoiding government forms.
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William Henry Harrison
Wyoming
Florida congressman laments loss of Air Force academy site
Rep Sid Herlong criticizes Florida’s exclusion as a candidate for the new Air Force academy. He argues the state offers year round climate and a peninsula that ranges from beautiful to the most elegant, urging recognition of its value.
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Sid Herlong
Florida
Air Force Academy
CAA Delays Seeing Roof Landing Heliopter Interest rise
The Civil Aeronautics Administration reports receiving inquiries from homeowners seeking small helicopters capable of roof landings. Officials say buyers will have to wait a spell before purchases. The article notes many writers own homes and prefer rooftop access.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
National Housing Center under construction sparks earplug offer
The National Association of Home Builders builds a new National Housing Center. Pile drivers’ noise irritates nearby offices as builders promise ear plugs to any complainer. The FBI reports 3600 employees with 10 to 43 years in service, led by James G Findley who joined in 1911. Smithsonian explains why Mamie Eisenhower’s inaugural gown isn’t displayed while her husband is in office.
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National Association of Home Builders
Federal Bureau of Investigation
James G. Findley
Jim Findley
Old Jim
Smithsonian Institution
Mamie Eisenhower
Mrs Woodrow Patton Attends Presbyterian Convention
Mrs Woodrow Patton attended the seventh national meeting of the Presbyterian Women of the Presbyterian Church USA held June 17 at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana. A Chattanooga representative, she joined about 5000 women from around the world and expected to return home in a few days.
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Chattanooga
Woodrow Patton
Presbyterian Women of the Presbyterian Church, USA
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Chattanooga Presbyterian Guild
Mrs. J. M. Crabtree Honors Husband Birthday
Mrs. J. M. Crabtree honors her husband J. M. Crabtree with a birthday supper at home. Guests include H. L. Crabtree, Robert Dar ity, M. L. Sexson, Wynona and Brenda McDonald, Penny and Lou Crabtree, and Buddy ing. ad 7 FAMILY TO L OVE STERLING (Special) Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Golden move from farm southwest of Sterling to town after buying Carl Rother residence.
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Cache
J. M. Crabtree
L Ove Sterling
J. W. Golden
Sterling
Carl Rother
State Roads Get New Center Lines In Oklahoma
Oklahoma City June 11 UP State Highway Director C A Stoldt announced a new center line for major highways. The lines will be reflectorized with small glass pieces mixed into the paint replacing the current asphalt chip lines. Stoldt said the change follows recommendations from national traffic and safety groups.
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Oklahoma City
C.A. Stoldt
Oklahoma
Stoldt
Norman Man Dies In Auto Accident
One man was killed and another seriously hurt when a car hit a bridge on State Highway 9 east of Norman and caught fire. Charles Smart, 24, of Norman died, James Haskell, 20, also of Norman, suffered injuries. Both were en route to Tulsa to work at an aircraft plant.
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Charles Smart
Tne
Smart
James Haskell
Tulsa
Douglas Aircraft
Hasell
Oklahoma City
Otis Melvin Warner
23Rd St
Hershel E. Rowe
Tulsa Chamber Plan On Judges To Be Discussed By Solons
Oklahoma City June 11 The Tulsa Chamber of Commerce proposes removing judges from politics and seeks appointments rather than elections. The legislative council's judiciary committee, led by State Sen. Everett Collins of Sapulpa, will review the request on June 22.
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Tulsa Chamber
Solons
Oklahoma City
Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Council
Judiciary Committee
Everett Collins
Sapulpa
Chamber
20 Big Bombers Roar To England
Twenty giant RB-36 Intercontinental bombers of the 5th Strategic Air Command reconnaissance wing fly to England for a major mobility training exercise. About 1,000 officers and men, including 400 tactical airmen, are involved with personnel already en route. Col. Edward B. Broadhurst commands the wing from Smithfield, North Carolina. The exercise includes a mock strike on an undisclosed target under full combat conditions.
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Travis Air Force Base
Calif
5Th
Strategic Air Command
England
SAC
Air Force
Great Britain
Edward B. Broadhurst
Smithfield
N.C
Adkins Family Notices Star in Death of Henry Adkins
Mrs. Arvie Adkins is called to Jonesboro Arkansas after the death of her brother Henry Adkins who lived in the Sterling community for many years.
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Sterling
Arvie Adkins
Jonesboro, Ark
Henry Adkins
Wax Coating for Painted Shelves Prevents Paper Sticking
Apply a wax coat to painted shelves before adding paper or oilcloth coverings. This simple step prevents the cover from adhering to the wood and damages during use.
Martin Launches Vote Campaign in Capitol Rally
President Eisenhower supporters urged voters to back Republicans in November. Speaker Joseph Martin warned Democrats could shred the Eisenhower program if they gain a majority. John Roosevelt, son of FDR, attended an informal talk during the group's second session.
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Washington
House
Joseph Martin
Wee
Pent
Nehieate eSne
Cetenen
Martin
John Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Builder Replaces Burned House in Sterling Farm
Tom Key is constructing a new house on his farm at the east edge of Sterling to replace the structure that burned down, signaling recovery efforts after the fire incident.
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Sterling
Tom Key
Missing Plane Wreckage Found Off Southern Japan
Wreckage of a patrol bomber identified after a crash on Yakushima Island south of Japan. The aircraft disappeared Wednesday while en route from western Japan to Okinawa with seven officers and eight sailors aboard from Iwakuni Air Base. No Oklahomans were on board.
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Yakushima
Japan
Aerian Patrol
Ern
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