Louisville Man Crossed Pacific in Record Time
Lt. John Fritz of Louisville, aboard the U S S Boxer, helped set a new world crossing record from Japan to the United States in 7 days and 16 hours, though the crew says they were not racing. The voyage followed an earlier June run to Japan in 8 days 6 hours, carrying planes. Fritz, a 1949 Louisville High School graduate, spoke warmly of Koreans and noted Inchon and Seoul welcomes. He plans further sea duty after a stay in the States.
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Luckman Left Lever Bros. to Become Architect Partner
Charles Luckman 40, once Lever Bros. president, leaves soap business to pursue architecture. He will partner with William Pereira at Pereira & Luckman, architects and engineers, in Los Angeles. Both registered architects since 1931 and colleagues at University of Illinois. Luckman previously led Pepsident and the American Lever operation, famed for wartime eggless Thursdays and meatless Tuesdays.
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Army Denies Hiding Korea Casualty Totals
The Army said it has not concealed casualty figures from the public and that “flash figures” given to Congress included unconfirmed losses. It explained it withholds unconfirmed totals to avoid alarm and prevent enemy knowlege. secret testimony was provided to a congressional appropriations panel for the latest information.
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Ohio baton twirlers vie for state championship trophy
More than 200 young baton twirlers will compete for the grand Ohio championship at the Ohio State Fair. Governor Frank J. Lausche will present the championship trophy.
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