Jules Verne department tests odd ideas at Wright field
In a quiet Dayton office near Wright Field the Army’s aeronautical laboratories nicknamed the Jules Verne department pursues visionary plane ideas. Maj. R. J. Wilson explains unconventional concepts from engineers and citizens, including a tail propeller concept tested in a wind tunnel, though many plans face hurdles before potential production.
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New Plant Produces Plane Parts in Columbus Facility
Columbus Ohio June 16 Aircraft parts production began at the Gurtts Wright companys nearly completed 13 million dollar factory. Officials say planes will roll off lines within six weeks with Navy Inspector Leon R Maessi estimating peak output at 25 planes daily including a navy dive bomber. A 12000 strong workforce is contemplated.
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Roosevelt Son Joins Navy As Ensign In Training
Boston June 16 172 John Roosevelt youngest son of the president enters active service as an ensign in the navy. He attends a three month course at the naval supply corps school at Harvard business school. Also in the class of 400 is Joseph D Kennedy Jr son of the former ambassador to Great Britain.
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John Roosevelt
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Naval Supply Corps
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Joseph D. Kennedy Jr
United States
Great Britain
Young Painter Norman Moyers Aims for Aeronautical Engineering
A department story reveals Norman Moyers, who once painted signs on packing cases and trimmed blueprints, now draws by day and studies aeronautical engineering by night. His early signs of talent foreshadow a future in design and flight technologies.
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Rowdy the Fox Terrier Faces Death as Bay Area Rally Proceeds
In San Francisco on June 16, four days of events begin for Rowdy a four year old fox terrier amid a parade on Market Street in support of United Srrylee organizations fund drive. A court in Oakland will hear why the late Mrs. Clara L. Edgarton’s will instructing execution of any dog at Rowdy’s home should not be carried out temporary order staying execution has been issued. Thousands sign petitions to spare the dog and a Rowdy defense committee forms as the countdown continues toward the four day limit.
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Service Set for Davis Barker 87
Davis Barker 87 died at home on East Commerce Street. Services are Monday at 2 p m in the Riebe Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Oibrell officiating. Burial will be in San Jose Cemetery. Survivors include sons D A Barker of this city A Barker of West Texas and O L Barker of Del Rio. daughters Maud Ashley Bowling Green Ky and Mrs John Stieler San Antonio. brother Robert Barker Irving. sisters Mrs Aliie Reen Paris Texas Mrs M G Barker Sherman and Mrs Molle Forest Missouri.
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274 at Wolters to Be Parachutists
CAMP WOLTERS MINERAL WELLS June 16 71 The first graduating class of this infantry recruitment training center will furnish 274 men to the army's expanding parachute battalions. Trained in basic infantry tactics the men selected as parachutists will leave here tomorrow for Fort Benning Ga Most will be trained for service with the newly activated 82nd Parachute battalion A few will be ready to fill vacancies in the 101st Parachute battalion.
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Randolph Hospital Additions Slated
War department authorizes additions to Randolph field hospital costing 54270 as part of expanding a 30000 pilot training program. Additional hospitalization facilities approved for 16 air corps stations including Ellington and San Angelo. construction underway at Victoria inside the Cult Training center. unrelated claim about personal items follow.
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Four men charged in blitz on Andres Mirenda assault
Police say four men dubbed the blitz hand attacked Andres Mirenda at Guadalupe and Sabinas streets Sunday night. Victims include Alvin Robinson and Rudy Fecha among others. James Wille is in critical condition at Robert B. Green hospital with stomach and shoulder wounds.
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Chinese Outpost Damage Reported Near Liangshan
New York June 16 Japanese naval air base in central China said most military objectives at the Liangshan defense outpost in Sichuan province had been destroyed. The news came via Domel Japanese agency broadcasting the claim that Liangshan, about 120 miles northeast of Chungking, was largely neutralized.
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Air Corps Ground School Speeded for 75 Day Training Center
In Wichita Falls on June 16, the Air Corps announced accelerated construction of a sea training center for Army Air Corps ground crews. The plan calls for 26,000 men to be trained by September 30, with the first group of 6,000 to be assigned August 1 and additional groups by August 16, 30, and September 3.
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Two Women Injured in Houston Plaza Collision
Mia Rips, 21, from 157 Pleananiton Toad, and Ida Valich, 20, of 157 Gates Street, were treated for minor bruises after a car struck them while crossing Alabo plaza at Houston Street Sunday night. They were released from Robert B. Green Hospital.
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Paving and Grading Ordered at Kelly Field
The War Department announced additional paving of runways grading drainage and night lighting facilities at Kelly Field at an estimated cost of 509 565 dollars. Work will upgrade airfield capacity and safety for the base.
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Deadly New Aircraft Fastest Bomber Yet
Baltimore June 16 The world's fastest bomber the Baltimore is unveiled after test flights by Glenn L Martin. It surpasses prior models with speeds rivaling Europe’s pursuit planes and a 3000 mile range. The craft uses plastics in nose turrets and a secret high speed design, with production slated to begin soon amid aluminum shortages.
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Irene Franklin Dies in Englewood
Irene Franklin a famed stage and screen actress died in Englewood NL on June 16 after a four day illness. Reports vary her age between 57 and 65. She began as a child performer and last appeared in the film Saratoga. Mrs Norris buried in Taylor.
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Norris warns aid to England could avert war
WOOSTER Ohio June 16 Senator George W Norris argued England must be supplied with planes food and military materiel to escape conquest by Hitler. He warned if England falls the United States would pursue a costly arms race and likely become slaves of the axis unless it aids Britain now. Norris received an honorary degree during Wooster College commencement.
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Health Board to Review City Health Department
The new city health board will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in Dr. W. A. King’s office to review new and old health department employees. Many were discharged when Mayor Quin took office, with replacements named. The board will assess professional qualifications under state rules to avoid loss of federal aid, and incompetent staff may be discharged.
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Nazi Radio Seized in Mexico City Raid
Mexican officials raided the apartment of German Edward Vanderfield in Mexico City and seized a wireless sending and receiving set. Vanderfield faces charges of conspiring against national security as documents listing German receiving stations in Latin America were found.
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Four French airmen join British after Gibraltar crash
Four French airmen landed the bomber at Gibraltar and surrendered to the British today. The crew of a second bomber was rescued yesterday after its craft ran into anti aircraft fire and crashed in the Strait of Gibraltar. The bomber originated from a French base in Morice.
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