New Fast Destroyer to Be Unveiled Next Week
Washington reports the first of a new line of destroyers built for rapid production. The ship will be christened February 5 at Bath Maine yards, part of a program that includes ten more vessels. The design emphasizes speed over 35 knots, larger hulls, aluminum superstructures, air conditioning, and improved crew habitability for about 350 aboard. The piece also notes Marconi’s 1896 Salisbury Plain wireless test as a historical aside.
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Maine, Iron
Quincy, Mass
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Tle
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Hard Work And Nip of Whiskey
Kas Anthony reports on Robert D. Hills who turns 100 and credits hard work and a little nip of whiskey for longevity. He recalls seeing many era-defining advances from oxen to television and notes good health despite failing eyesight.
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Anthony
Kas
Robert D
Bob) Hills
Jets Move to Formosa Stirs Philippine Watch
At Clark Air Force Base U S Sabrejet fighters streak toward Formosa amid uncertainty in Manila. Officials promise more jets arrive to defend the Philippines as Formosa lies within reach of Communist China and remains a strategic concern for allied forces in the region.
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P.1
Philippines
U.S
Clark Air Force Base
Formosa
U.s.13th Air Force
China
Fella Name Of Fowler Arrested On Support Warrant
Everett Fowler was arrested in Lexington on a warrant signed by Judge Dan Fowler and sworn by Betty Fowler accusing him of failing to support the Fowler children. The judge and patrolman are not related. Also mentioned is save with safety U S Bonds.
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Fat Fowler
Everett Fowler
Dan Fowler
Betty Fowler
Fowler
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