Whites Ferry Resumes Operation After Delays
Whites Ferry, tracing its history to the Civil War, resumes daily trips across the Potomac River between Leesburg Virginia and Poolesville Maryland. The 69 foot ferry, rebuilt after floods, seats four cars per trip and runs 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with fares at 73 cents one way 1.25 dollars round trip.
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Potowac River
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Llass
Aishway ‘Ra
Leesburg
Poolesville
Aid
Montgomery County
Loudoun County
Tne Ferry
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Execuvez
Local Church Meeting Recaps in Fragments
Vague notes describe a meeting at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with Rev Paul W Kinsel recounting church work in Neadsor James Statons of the Church Service. Attendees brought clothing for Gussie. names include Miss Miriam Lener Miss Martha Mae Alre Moss, Lee Seuffer, William Roder.
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Paul W. Kinsel
Neadsor
James
Francis Scott Key
Moseven
Gussie
Miiam Lener
Martha Maem
Moss
Lee Seuffer
Wolliam Roder
New U S Bombers Aimed to Expand Strategic Reach
General Kenney announced plans to intensify bomber strength with two new type super bombers arriving in months. He outlined the Strategic Air Command’s readiness to deploy globally at any time, with B-50s expected to join the force after testing is completed.
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Washington
George
Kenney
Cleef
Strategic Air Command
SACS
Peg
Boeing 8 30 and B 36 lead new bomber era
The text notes the Boeing 8 30 as a near redesign of the wartime B 28 with many new features in range speed and performance. It also mentions the B 36 with a stated range of about 3000 miles from base and discusses early deliveries and the end of production for the B 19s about two years prior.
SACs and 8th Air Force Move Oust? Readiness Questioned
The SACs and eighth Air Force, headquartered at Fort Worth, Texas, near Consolidated Vultee’s factory, are cited for proximity and special training to handle the atomic bomb. Brig Gen Roger Ramey commands the 8th and its units are noted for their atomic capabilities while questions remain about wartime readiness.
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Ebly
Sacs &Th Air Force
Fort Worth
Tex
Veteran airman vows efficient small air force in Pacific war
The veteran air commander says with what we've got we would make a damn good showing though not at full strength. He notes they are a small air force and emphasize efficiency in wartime conditions in the Pacific theater.
Air power race demands money and research
He noted that the strategic air command could perform well and that the world air power race is grim. Maintaining supremacy will require money, manpower, and vast research investments.
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SAC
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