Byrnes Urges Strong Defense at VFW Medal Ceremony
James F. Byrnes urged a strong national defense in Spartanburg at the Veterans of Foreign Wars citizenship medal ceremony. He pressed universal military training, continued atomic-bomb production, and rapid North Atlantic Pact ratification, warning that peace eludes after four years since World War II ends and accusing the Soviets of violating agreements.
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Fliers Pass 200 Hour Mark in Endurance Record Attempt
Two Californians Bill Barris and Dick Riedel flew nonstop in the Sunkist Lady over the Miami area. They passed the 200 hourly mark and expected to stay several days more before returning to California. The 726 hour world record set in 1939 remains the target amid unfavorable Miami to Tallahassee conditions.
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Akron U Asks Bids For Chemistry Building
Directors of the University of Akron vote to advertise for bids on a project valued at 1,000,000 dollars for a new chemistry building. The bid invitation seeks contractors to supply and construct the facility as part of the university expansion.
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