New Air Giant Establishes Cross-Continent Record
The Lockheed Constellation crossed the continent from Burbank California to Newark New Jersey in 6 hours 58 minutes averaging about 355 mph. The fuel- and troop-capable airliner carried 11 passengers with room for 40 more and could carry 100 troops. Pilots Howard Hughes and Jack Frye touted its handling as superb, while details on official figures were not released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lockheed Constellation
Burbank
Calif
Transcontinental & Western Air, Inc
Army
Constellation
Howard R. Hughes
Hughes
Newark
Jack Frye
Scherule
British Use Of Human Torpedoes Reported As Success
London reports that British human torpedoes guided by two men have achieved conspicuous success against enemy shipping. The electric torpedo devices carry nose charges fixed to the target hulls and are deployed from nearby ships. Operators ride the torpedoes to approach Palermo harbor, sinking the Italian cruiser Ulpio Traiano and damaging the transport Viminale before detonation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Palermo
Sic
Ulpio Traiano
Viminale
Frightened Sailor Ended Life After Atrocities Tales
At El Paso on April 18 a 24 year old Navy draftee Heywood Lillard of Ada Oklahoma hanged himself after police say soldiers warned him of Jap atrocities. He had threatened to jump from a water tower on the city outskirts and was persuaded down before later hanging himself in jail. Funeral arrangements were made today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Heywood Lillard
Ada
Lillard
Paso
Guire
New Wildcat Plane Praised by Navy and GM
General Motors announces the PM-2 Wildcat as the best light fighter, praising its speed and short take-off capability. The plane, built at Linden and Trenton, NJ, uses a Wright engine and forges heads, with 300 produced last month and over 4400 total to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
D. ©. Ramsey
General Motors
Linden
N. J
Scve Wme
Grumman
Lindenland Trenton
Admiral Ratsey
Bureau of Aeronautics
Trenton
Tinden
Magic Plastic Tubes Used In Planes
New York April 11 Thousands of miles of a hollow cotton asbestos pipe with plastic magic are being installed in American war planes. The tubing can be rigid or flexible and can seal punctures with a synthetic patch. It replaces metal air ducts in heating ventilation and some warplane uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
May Get New Air Line
The United States Rubber Company announces a new air line with military approval. A fabric plastic pipe system cuts aluminum needs and saves millions of man hours. The proposed route links Los Angeles to New Orleans via San Diego Tucson El Paso San Antonio Houston and New Orleans, with service to start May 1. Continental Airlines indicates San Antonio to El Paso service will proceed. Route passes Midland Big Springs San Angelo Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oiled States Rubber Company
San Angelia
Elvil
Emantles Board
Ryan
Herons
Ber Diego
Cat
Pacific Coast
Hayand
Cub
Los Angeles
Paso
Tok
San Diego
Tuscon
San Antonio
Houston
Nowe Awleane
Chamber of Commerce
Continental Airlines
Denver
Colo
el Paso
Continental
Midland
Big Springs
San Angelo
Hobbs
N. M
Flame-throwing plane described by British radio
New York April 18 British radio described a secret American weapon a fast flame throwing plane. The craft is said to carry a special incendiary tank of oil or fuel and upon release drops a tank that covers the target with flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Britis Radio
Fifteen Pneumonia Cases Reported in County Health Update
Fifteen pneumonia cases were reported to Dr. M. M. Dorbandl outside city limits in the past week. The county health unit recorded nine measles cases, five mumps, and one scarlet fever case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferleen
M. M. Dorbandl
Navy rocket guns progress in rapid development
Rear Admiral George S. Hussey reported at a news conference that new rocket gun types are in progress and a large testing station is devoted to rocket development. He said accuracy would improve and noted reduced ammunition use due to fewer targets, with ships training against sleeve targets far more than in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnans
Aprag 2
George S. Hussey
Navy
Bureau of Ordnance
Knox
Hussey
Pablfc
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Women Do Well In Garbage Jobs In San Antonio
Women workers in San Antonio's garbage collection are performing well and may advance to truck driver roles. Catherine Bailie, a former track and softball star, is highlighted for her strong work ethic as wages rise from four to five dollars a day. Several female staff have been removed, while others join to keep the force at thirteen. Also, five year old Margaret Petrie was treated for burns at Robert B Green Hospital after playing with matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
L.A. Lebourin
Rantala
LeLaurin
Ace Wollin
Catherine Bailie
Laurin
Chilp
Margaret Petrie
North Comal
Robert B. Green
Alonzo Peche
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ight
Frye
Guy W. Vaughan
Deat
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Uhes
Tts
Wingsmead
Wright
Brothers
Kittyhawk
Arthur P. Moore
U.S. Navy
Pre
James F. Moore
USMC
South Pacific
Brackenridge High School
SUS
Marin Canpy
Cee Limited
Dt. Sie
Devoe & Raynolds Co. Inc
W. Commerre St
Automobile Mechanics
Sere Ees
Mediterranean
S. A
Canada
U. 8S
Bsal
U. S. Navy
Black Hawk
Ousehol Furniture CO. Commerce
Luna Texas Ser
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!