29 Aug 1946
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
1
Colorado Springs reports the revived Labor Day Pikes Peak hill climb draws a record field for time trials on the mountain course. Noted drivers include Joel Thorne George Beringer Louis Unser Rene LeBeaue and Jean Treveaux. Total prize money is 7500 with 3000 for first and 2000 for second.
Monterey observes the centennial of the first hoisting of the U S flag over California soil with a commemorative ceremony. An exact replica pole and rock cradle replicate the original flag-raising site at Monterey. Remains of the旧 staff were found at the old Customs House after excavations. a 400-year-old Del Monte forest tree was used in the ceremony. Col Roger S Fitch and Dr T Mac Dougal provided measurements and context for the event.
Otis S. Oneal, a Negro extension worker at Fort Valley, guides a 30 year old ham and egg show drawing 1,000 visitors to a program of foods for housewives, pageants, music and a community fair. Hams from local farms, 600 plus hams, 250 dozen eggs and 300 other items showcase diversified farming efforts in central Georgia.
Atlantic City hospital treated Wesley Mingo a 30 year old New York railroad worker for chest pains that doctors diagnosed as a broken heart after he said he had come to marry a girl in the resort city but quarreled and parted. A mild sedative was prescribed and the patient left for the boardwalk.
Two inseparable marines have come home to Salt Lake City. William F. Simons, once a private first class, returned with his dog McGregor described as a chow and police dog dubbed a sergeant by the marines. The animal served as night sentry at Bremerton naval base. Simons’ former master was killed.
United States scheduled airlines employ over 25,000 WWII veterans, about one third of all staff. Veterans fill roles from flight operations to sales and administration, with many rehired after service and others newly hired under veteran-preference policies. ATA members report extensive retraining courses and programs across regions, including Alaska, Canada, and the Caribbean, aiding veterans with disabilities and in technical fields.
Pilots report frequent bird strikes despite windshields and armor like barriers. Birds migrate in flocks causing waterfowl flows and notable chatter of damage risk across routes.
Among America's wrestlers, over three claim to be The World's Heavyweight Champion and at least a dozen use the Angel title. Notable examples include the Trish Angel, the French Angel, and the Swedish Angel, highlighting the era's colorful branding and title disputes.
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