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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1948

Page

7

Executrix Notices Claimants for Edwards Estate

Telegram blends two items as a single notice. Gertrude Selby Edwards executrix of John Robert Edwards deceased Halifax County North Carolina asks claimants to file by July 20 1949 and creditors to pay promptly. The notice is dated July 15 1943 and appears in Allsbrook Benton as attorneys.

Charles C. Pierce Halfax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Sallie Jourtney Kennemar Halifax County Calvin S, Kennemur Sallie Courtney Kennemur Allsbrook & Benton John Robert Edwards Gertrude, Selby Edwards

Old-Fashioned Pilots Boil Over Jet Fighters

Wiesbaden dispatch reports World War II veterans like Henry Brundage opposing new jet fighters. They recall Mustang and Thunderbolt planes and describe jets as dangerous, fast, and hard to handle. One pilot recounts testing a jet at 600 mph and fearing burns from slipstream while nostalgic for propeller craft.

Jack Meehan Wiesbaden Germany U Pi Henry Brundage Hank United States Brundage Thunderbolt Turke Hunk Rundie Jug Misnawaks South Bend Indy North Africa

Cowling Paint Peels Off In Rapid Descent

A flight description notes the aircraft descended rapidly causing paint to peel from the cowling before reaching the ground. No further details on cause or outcome are provided.

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Playing Hockey Makes For Bad Grades

Chicago professor Paul A. Witty of Northwestern University warns parents against pushing children ahead in school. He leads the university psycho-educational clinic and says education should be tailored to fit each student so bright pupils are challenged without excessive grade skipping.

Chicago U.P Alto Graces Paul A. Witty Northwestern University Witty Northwesten Envier

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