End of Hot Dry Summer Ends Nation Wide Heat Wave
The 1953 summer was among the hottest and driest in many years across the eastern half of the nation. Heat and drought damaged crops and livestock, with millions in losses and thousands treated for heat prostration. Extended late August and early September heat waves broke records from the Rockies to the Atlantic, while California saw cooler temps hurting crop output.
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For Sale ads push speed in Independent Press Telegram
Classified notes promote quick sales through the Independent Press Telegram For Sale section listing merchandise cars real estate and personal items with contact 6 9071 to speed transactions.
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U S to Try for Jet Mark
The United States plans an assault on Britain's jet speed record of 727.6 mph. The Times reports the Navy will test next Tuesday with the Douglas F-4D Skyray at Salton Sea or Edwards AFB in Southern California. Lt. Col. Pete Everest at Edwards is testing in a North American F-100 toward unofficial speeds, potentially precedeing the Navy's effort.
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