B 17 Sets U S Altitude Record
Boeing's B 17 named The Shadow climbed to 43 499 feet over Seattle on July 14, establishing a U S altitude record for four engine aircraft. Co Pilot Scott Osler dubbed the feat homesick angel and said the flight's altitude resembled a three dimensional weather map with fog rolling toward land from the Pacific.
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Charter Draws Praise From 4 Political Chiefs
Washington July 138 Four readers of different views endorsed the United Nations charter urging swift Senate ratification to foster international cooperation. William Green Dulles Norman Thomas and Philip Murray praised the charter as a path to peace and stronger global cooperation. Debates expected as the Senate prepares to act next week with a likely two weeks of discussion.
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Perez Given Five Year Suspended Sentence in Bar Shootout
Manuel Perez, 42, of 922 South Hamilton Street, received a five year suspended sentence in Criminal District Court for assault to murder with malice. Rodolfo Rodriguez, 34, of 2144 Tampico Street, was shot in the abdomen outside the Golden Horn bar at 330 Produce Row during the April 30 brawl. a jury found Perez guilty before Judge H. D. Barrow of Bourdanton.
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Pipe Break Floods Treasury Air-Conditioning System
A water main in the Treasury building broke causing a waterfall from the top floor. The flood rushed through corridors and offices and reached the stairs and ground floor, passing Secretary Morgenthau’s office. Water quickly stopped with only minor damage reported.
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