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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1946
Page
12
A small garden plan aims for continuous soil use and high yields with less effort. A 24 by 50 foot plot schedule is discussed, stressing careful planning and adjustments to keep crops producing all season. Also mentions a bridal shower event for Miss Ruby Lois Davenport with decorations, bingo, poems, scavenger hunt, and gifts.
Mrs. Victoria G. McDonald 86 died at her daughter’s home in Roanoke Rapids. Funeral held from Holiness Church led by Rev. Jerome Hodges. Interment in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Vincent Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Liles and three sons Norman John Zack McDonald. Mrs. R O Horton 60 died in Roanoke Rapids Hospital after illness. Funeral at W C Williams Funeral Home and interment in Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Survived by husband R O Horton one son Woodrow Horton one daughter Lucille Horton and five grandchildren.
Washington reports 14 current foreign airmail rates from 8 to 70 cents for half ounce. A recent Post Office study proposes reducing these charges by 50 to 70 percent to simplify and lower costs for international mail.
The latest figures show the average plane miles for scheduled airlines at 1,784, down from 4,138 miles in 1942. This reflects a substantial reduction in typical trip lengths with broader air service changes noted by industry observers.
Chicago based domestic airline moves to hire 450 people every three months for four years totaling 21 600 new employees. The expansion nearly triples the airline's past payroll figures from a decade ago.
At 300 mph on a 1000 foot radius, an average pilot experiences six times normal gravity during a turn. The gravity change creates a force of about 1000 pounds on the pilot, illustrating extreme g-forces in aviation maneuvers.
The U S Navy aerological research unit at Banana River Florida with Army Air Force gear under U S Weather Bureau supervision will fly pilotless planes into Florida thunderstorms to obtain weather and aerodynamic data.
Miss Ruby Davenport, a bride-elect, was honored by Miss Lois Lyles, Miss Mary Gurley, and Mrs. Warren Kidd in a social tribute. The event highlighted preparations and well wishes for the upcoming marriage.
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