Aviation versus wildlife in fifty years of flight
A retrospective look at the long, humorous, and sometimes deadly interactions between aircraft and animals. It recounts cow pastures turned airports, deer and bison incursions on runways, birds colliding with planes, and odd tales of animal mascots, lions in cockpits, a bear as co pilot, and even a jackrabbit speed indicator. It notes official warnings from the CAA about nesting birds, mice in engines, and dangers at Mala Mala Airport in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Charleston
W. Va
Big Delta
Alaska
Art Chapman
Mooresfield
N. J
South Africa
CAA
Mala-Mala
Aerodome
Roscoe Turer
Indianapolis
Archie Ferguson
Archie
Kotzebue
Dick Blythe
Jimmy
Blythe
California
Air Force
Ed Hudson
General Safety Division
Texas
Brer Rabbit
Professor Says American Theater Is Dying Across Nation
A Yale economics professor reports a decline in professional theater nationwide. He notes far more amateur groups than professional ones, shrinking Broadway production, fewer road-show weeks, dropping NYC attendance, and ongoing losses since 1938-39, totaling about three million dollars per season in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yale University
Glenn Saxon
the American Theater
National Theater Arts Council
Saxon
United States
New York City
Theater Guld-American Theater Society
Droaewacy
Life Insurance Holdings Soar in Postwar Mortgage Rise
NEW YORK The Institute of Life Insurance reports life insurance firms expanded mortgage holdings from 7.2 billion in 1946 to 23.3 billion in 1953, a 225 percent jump. The funds largely funded housing, outpacing overall U S real estate mortgage growth from 41.5 billion to about 100 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Institute of Life Insurance
United States
Shortage of Veterinarians in U S Raises Animal Welfare Concerns
The piece argues the United States faces a stark vet shortage with about 11,000 practicing veterinarians for 350 million domesticated animals. It highlights the resulting overwork, misdiagnosis risks, and the economic waste from underusing veterinary services, urging higher humane standards and more training to meet growing animal populations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharmaceu
National Humane Review
American Humane Association
Arnold Hildreth
Hildreth
Humane Society
Midwest
United States
Canada
American Veterinary Medical Association
Concrete expert aids Turnpike staff role expanded
Robert E. Williams of Columbus is the Portland Cement Association technical representative assigned to the Ohio Turnpike project. He acts as a link between the turnpike builders and the cement industry, bringing Portland cement industry research to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Williams
Columbus
Portland Cement Association
All Nations Train at U S Army Service Schools
More than 2600 foreign nationals from 46 nations attended U S Army service schools in the United States during the past year. Training focused on use, maintenance and repair of weapons and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Army Service
United States
Landlord's Odd Plan Pays Off
New York landlord Fred Trump runs Brooklyn and Queens apartments for about 4500 families with child friendly amenities. He offers an ultra modern school for 160 kindergartners, playgrounds, entertainment and a summer beach bus service. Trump says kindness to tenants also pays as smart business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fred Trump
Trump
Brooklyn
Queens
Brighton Project
Sand Hill Cats and TV Circus Dreams
Readers recall beloved Christina the cat and her playful tricks as a newer cat Richard steps into their home. The family recounts watching a TV circus act that disappointed them, prompting a reflective note on pets, affection, and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
Boxing Cats Draw Fire Over TV Show Ethics
A reader from Tracks End condemns a televised boxing cat act for cruelty. He recalls two white cats in capes and gloves, envoking anger at the trainer who gropes or harms the felines, and pleads for kinder animal performances aired on television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina
How Mood Drives Landscape Photography With Models
The article argues mood shapes landscape photos and that adding human or animal models can either enhance or disrupt the story. It discusses timing, simplicity, and how to light scenes using reflectors, sun position, and cautious exposure. it also covers aircraft photography tips, including camera setup, bracing, and composition to tell a concise visual story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segal
Question and Answer on Korea Policy and Europe Faiths
A reader asks how Republicans ended the Korean War and whether Eisenhower’s Korea trip mattered. Secretary Dulles cites a strategy of threatening loss of assets in Manchuria to force a ceasefire, noting earlier Truman actions and denying direct ties to a German visit. The column also addresses Catholic Italy’s atheistic communism, and asks if Gen. Marshall could have prevented China’s fall to communism, offering opinions on aid and intervention. It finishes with a Saar dispute clarification, explaining Saarlanders’ German origins and European leanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Eisenhower
A. M.C
Drexel Hill
Dulles
Republican Women's Centennial Conference
Washington
Yalu
Manchuria
George Marshall
China
L. B
Portland
Ore
Gen. Marshall
Truman
U. S
Indochina
Scene About Town Scene Includes Town Characters and Hints
A playful town vignette notes readers may contribute anecdotes. It mentions Josephine Martin with Babe Ruth autographed Bible class items, Eddie Bruck who peppers his lunch, veteran Frank Royston planning travel, wedding plans for Dave Summers, a girl with marked teeth and hair, pianist Judy Wienert shifting tastes, local eateries charging for hot water, and other colorful locals including Dr. Mark Abbe and Eva Hohnerlein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Martin
Babe Ruth
Eddie Bruck
Frank Royston
Amvet
Churchill Land
Amvers
Dave Summers
Pittsburgh
Chronicle
Judy Wienert
Richard Valentine
Mark Abbe
Bobby
Broad and
East
Europe
Eva Hohnerlein
Grand Canyon
San Francisco
Elyria
Mortality Down In Child Bearing
New York report by Metropolitan Life statisticians shows American maternity safety improving markedly from 1940 to 1953. Maternal mortality dropped from 34 to about six deaths per 10 000 live births, with lower risks across childbearing ages and late 30s mothers now faring better than early 20s a decade ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Statisticians
United States
Purchasing Power Of Steelworkers Shows Big Boost
The American Iron and Steel Institute reports real average hourly earnings for steelworkers rose 34 percent from 1939 to January 1954 after inflation. It notes larger wage gains for production workers in iron and steel than most manufacturing sectors since the Korea War began, with payroll costs per hour rising from 0.855 to 2.267 dollars between 190 and 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Iron and Steel Institute
Institute
Iron and Steel
Korea
Iron and Steel Industry
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Jackson St
Amherst
Harry W. Stang
John A. Banker
Denison Avenue
Turnpike
Sand Hill
Richard
Sister
Sonny
Dave Segal
Montreal
Moody
By Edgar Ansel Mowrer
Lischouwer
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Portland, Ore
France
Germany
Saar
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la Grande
Alsace
Luxembourg
Ife
Kurt Wachenheim
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