Homebody recalls world stage roles from WWII era
Lois Bernhardt once served as secretary to James Byrnes and typed groundbreaking documents. She worked on the Japanese surrender terms and the United Nations charter, later marrying in Schaller, Iowa, and now works in Iowa State's purchasing office while her husband studies dairy science.
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Lois’ Bernhardt
Robert Bernhardt
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Lois Bernhardt
United Nations Organization
Potsdam
James ¥. Byrnes
Mrs. Bernhardt
Lois Kevans
Schaller
Iowa State Purchasing Office
Byrnes
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
San Francisco
Navy
South America
Indian Scout Dies at State Soldiers Home Hot Springs S Dakota
Ben Ash a pioneer Indian scout and peace officer died at the State Soldiers' Home in Hot Springs South Dakota. He served as wagon master for General Custer and as an Indian scout in the Sioux campaign from 1889 to 1890 in western South Dakota. He was a deputy U S marshal at Pierre and sheriff of Hughes County and ran a cattle ranch on the Moreau river in Perkins county. Ash is credited with building the first pontoon at the site of Bismarck.
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Ben Ash
South Dakota
Ash
General Custer
Pierre
Hughes County
Moreau River
Perkins County
Bismarck
Home Costs 44 Percent Higher Than 1940
MINNEAPOLIS. It costs 44 percent more to build a home today than in 1940. A house that could be built for $6,000 in 1940 costs $7,200 today and will cost more in six months, says Northwestern National Life Insurance Co. Questionnaire surveys show four of five veterans want homes costing $6,000. After World War I materials and labor costs rose rapidly.
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National Life Insurance Co
Aviation Notes Highlight Varied Regional Flights
Terrell county Georgia buys 258 acres near Dawson for a new airport. Aberdeen Flying Service Idaho sent an aerial view of Aberdeen with photo credit. Del ta Colorado retiree Starr Nelson 80 buys a plane to visit his girl once weather allows. Goodland Kansas’ B A Otte recently flew to Washington state. Wold Point Arkansas instructor Jim Eccles adds a Fairchild PT-24. Nancy Fowler Glacier Park discussed coyotes hunting from a plane with pilot Thor Thorstenson Plentywood Montana. Decorah Iowa airfield operations include three new runways for larger planes. Summer Iowa farmer Ray Lauterbach rushed for parts by air. Former Lt Ted Carroll AAT becomes Decorah instructor.
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Terrell County
Georgia
Dawson
Aberdeen Flying Service
Aberdeen
Idaho
Starr Nelson
Delta
Colo
Grand Junction
Colorado
A. Otte
Goodland
Kan
Washington
Jim Eccles
Wold Point
Ark
Nancy Fowler
Glacier Park
Thor Thorstenson
Plentywood
Mont
Dewey Tatro
Decorah
Iowa
Ray Lauterbach
Ted Carroll
AAT
CAA Proposes New Airports To Usher 3050 Builds
The National Airport Plan calls for 3050 new airports and 1626 existing field improvements. It aims for even airport distribution across towns, industries, and sparsely settled regions, supporting postwar air travel expansion and nationwide mobility.
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CAA
Night of Secrets in Pleasant Grove
Megan faces her stern father and a complex night of illness, loyalty, and rumor after aiding Tom Fallon’s ailing aunt and clashing with family code in Pleasant Grove. Megan’s bond with Tom faces strain as accusations erupt, while she steels for a morning cycle with Laurence.
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Pleasant Grove
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