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 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
37
Washington Army planes demonstrated in flight pickup of personnel and cargo, expanding rescue options for stranded airmen. First human pickup by Paratrooper Fist Lt Alexis Dister occurred September 5 1943 with later successful tests in 1944.
A test describes a ground harness and nylon loop used to lift a subject into a pickup plane. The process begins with a gentle vertical rise, then a controlled reeling in as the plane accelerates, completing the transfer in 2 minutes 45 seconds with minimal shock. Tests proceed toward faster cargo ships and fighters.
Sikeston Bulldogs, led by Charles Walker with 17 points, defeated Chaffee 36 to 17 as coach Lou Bona praised the team. Twelve players saw action. Chaffee's McCune led visitors with 9 points. In B games Sikeston split 18 18 and 23 10 losses and wins respectively.
Members of the Salcedo Community club gathered Tuesday at the farm home of Mrs John Russell near Sikeston for a turkey and covered dish dinner. Fourteen members attended including newly elected officers: president Mrs E M Crooks, vice-president Mrs W C Southern, and secretary Mrs John Russell, with remaining members serving as project officers.
Poem expresses that only by divine aid can humanity rise above past failures and build a new earth with courageous hearts. Refers to faith in Christ and the need for hopeful action, framed as a moral exhortation in a historical newspaper context.
The 78th Congress adjourned Tuesday night with the House at 6:59 and the Senate at 8:22, few members remaining. Roosevelt had secured six State Department nominations after quelling a New Deal revolt. Many defeated legislators will not return when the 79th Congress convenes January 3.
Adjournment ended an epoch of wartime action including anti-strike law reconversion and surplus property bills. It featured a G I Bill of Rights vast postwar grants and simplified tax bills, plus a coalition of Republicans and Conservative Democrats shaping major legislation and repeatedly overriding administration measures.
Members of the T. E. L. class of the Baptist church held their annual Christmas party Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. W. T. Crowe on West Gladys street. Gifts were exchanged and a delightful social evening was enjoyed.
Tanner Street Church of God Methodist and Lutheran won Monday night to open the season. Final scores: Church of God 26 Christians 12. Methodists 25 Minor Baptists 7. Lutherans 18 Sikeston Baptists 14. Methodist and Lutheran tied atop the league with 3 wins each.
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.