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!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1946
Page
4
The PT department announces a single elimination softball schedule replacing half the baseball league. Games start Wednesday at 1800 with Squadrons A vs H in Squadron E area, then Squadrons M vs O Friday at 1800 in E area. Semis on July 12, finals July 19 in E area.
Washington reports the largest execution in U S military history was 38 Sioux prisoners hanged at once in Mankato Minnesota in 1862 after a Sioux uprising. Earlier, 50 deserters were hanged during the Mexico City campaign under Gen Winfield Scott, with unclear details on mass execution.
Tokyo reports the Army allows Wacs and nurses to wear civilian evening gowns at appropriate social functions and civilian clothing while in their quarters. Glittering gowns may be worn for dancing but general off-duty wearing of civilian dresses is discouraged.
Thirteen Army Air Forces aircraft took part in GE conducted Air Research Demonstration at Schenectady New York over two days. The event began with an aerial parade over New York City and on Saturday jet propelled P-80 Shooting Stars carried airmail from Schenectady to Washington and Chicago. Millions in the New York area watched the flight parade along the Hudson River Valley.
Tucson, once known for wild frontier image, now a tranquil city as the local Corporation Commission denies J. W Townsend an armored service permit citing lack of demonstrated need.
Iola Kansas saw catcher Dave Dennis ignite chest protector flames during a heated at bat dispute with the pitcher and umpire. Officials said a cigarette tossed between innings likely caused the blaze, tearing off the protector as flames burst forth.
Sheppard Field Al-Stars stay atop the Technical Training Command Western League with a 9–8 victory over Buckley Field Flyers. Dodson struck out 12 in relief, Butler finished the ninth, and Skwira and Watson led offense with two hits each, including a steal of home by Skwira. Wheat and Adams led Buckley with three and two hits.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.