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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1948

Page

8

U S Aids Brazil with Multi Institute for Air Age Education

Brazil plans a multi institute air age education center near Sao Paulo to train engineers and technicians. United States experts from education industry and government will staff four institutes covering aeronautical engineering airways transport airport planning and military aviation. By 1950 the schools open and 40 staff join the center to unify Brazil’s transport system and develop cargo aircraft for jungle regions.

Brazil Sao Paulo Aeronautical Technical Center United States United Press Arthur Amorim Charles I. Stanton Civil Aer Nautics Amorim gas,Inc John Yenger Packard Motor Corporation Frederick Phillips Glenn L. Martin Co William Grossman New York University Technological Institute

New Appreciation For Electricity

Franklin Indiana residents faced a 90 minute power outage on a busy Saturday causing radios to go silent and gasoline pumps to quit. The outage halted refrigerators and coffee grinders while telephones ran on batteries and switchboard operators provided time to clocks without power. Mothers in Bronx block Yankee Stadium area protest for traffic light after reporting frequent accidents.

Mothers Take Action New York U.P Bronx Yankee Stadium

Broadway Agency Guides Dozens Of Young Actors Toward Fame

In New York a five room agency chief says about 500 youngsters seek stage breaks yearly with only 50 succeeding. He stresses money talent and guts plus Equity dues and photos. From Bridgeport to Uniontown hopefuls cluster for a chance while a dock worker turned star proves luck can follow effort.

Artors Brown Sticks Barrymere Cornell Equity Bridgeport Conn Cmeone Uniontown New SUG Theater Theater Record Club Lonnie Chapman

Prodigal Son Returns After 13 Years of Struggle

Anthony Verdone left home at 16 and wandered for years before returning as a success. His Haitian immigrant parents Charles and Ann Verdone scarce spoke English and believed he might be dead until a long road back revealed his achievement. He hitchhiked to St. Louis, found work, and built a steady life, seeking to prove himself to family.

Chicago U.P Fone Horatio Alger Anthony Verdone Mav Dad Charles Ann. Verdone Sarcely Tony St. Loui

Tim Returns Home to Rejoin Family and Business

In 1948 the former fruit stand operator, now head of a supermarket group, plans to return home after nine years away. He promises his wife and Tony Jr. a visit, noting the station’s growth and his duties prevent longer stays. He had not spoken to his parents during his absence.

Tim Gettit Tony St. Louis Tony, Jr Chris S

Hen Turns Rooster After Laying Eggless Years

EDINBURG Tex U P Harry Cook chamber of commerce manager who promotes an annual chicken show notes a hen previously laying eggs for years has transformed into a rooster complete with spurs comb and crow The bird, once a prolific layer, spent its early life as a large red hen capable of laying eggs with vigor.

Edinburg Tex U.P Harry Cook Chamber of Concret Rooster

Hiroshima seeks Pittsburgh aid to rebuild atom bombed city

Hiroshima mayor Shinzo Hamai appeals to Mayor David Lawrence and Pittsburg for guidance on rebuilding after the nuclear attack. On the third anniversary of the bombing, Hamai emphasizes cultural peace and urges global support for the reconstruction effort.

Pittsburgh Pittsburg A.P Hiroshima America Shinzo Hamai David Lawrence Tramal Miroshima

Children at Play Warns Drivers After Tragic Auto Deaths

Safety officials report over 4000 children under 15 were killed in automobile accidents last year. Most deaths occurred in summer as youngsters wander near roads. drivers urged to slow down and watch for darts of children at Joey Drive.

Joey

Cigarette sparks attack as man finds lit cigarette in shirt

Rock Island officer Hinchliffe felt a sting on his back while walking to work. He ripped his shirt tail and a lighted cigarette fell to the ground, apparently removed from the upper floor of a building inside his shirt.

Rock Island, II U. P Yde Hinchliffe

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