Airbase Group Defends Title at Davis-Monthan Field
The 43rd Bomb Group, holder of the Eighth Air Force trophy for the most proficient unit, prepares to defend its title January 13 to 17 at Davis-Monthan Field. A crew inspection Thursday and a Friday flight competition will test bombing, navigation, and radar skills, with two crews chosen to represent the group next month. Judges include Col. James C. Selser Jr., Col. D. E. Bailey, and Lt. Col. O. Lassiter.
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43Rd
Eighth Air Force
Davis-Monthan Field
James C. Selser Jr
D. IE. Bailey
O. ¥. Lassiter
Florence Prison Seeks Legislature Cash Aid
Florence prison warden Lon Walters said in Phoenix that a special appropriation is needed to run the Florence state prison for the rest of the current fiscal year. He cited high prices for food and goods and a sharply rising inmate population exhausting the budget.
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Phoenix
Lon
Walters
Florence
Unusual Stratrospheric Balloon Sounding Over Tucson
Observer R B Selleck reports an extraordinary weather sounding over Tucson with a balloon carried to about 100000 feet. R Bruce Morrow of the airport weather staff tracked a balloon to 19 miles altitude and 80 miles distance before vanishing. The balloon, starting at 10000 feet, expanded to seven feet in diameter and rode a 209 mph north northwest wind at height. Distance and wind estimates placed it between 100000 and 105000 feet, moving at about 250 mph as sight faded.
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R. B. Selleck
U. S
Tucson
Selleck
R. Bruce Morrow
Morrow
Chickenpox Cases Prompt Quarantine at Phoenix State Hospital
Four child patients at the state hospital in Phoenix have developed chickenpox, leading to quarantine to stop spread. The precautionary measure forced postponement of the hospital’s planned Christmas program by 52 children who were preparing to perform Wednesday afternoon.
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Phoenix
School split told by NEA
The National Education association said a breakdown in Cincinnati suburb North College Hill last spring showed what can happen when a community allows men to gain control of a school system who are inadequate for the task. The issue involved whether to take a Catholic school into the public system and fund it with taxes.
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Washington
National Education Association
Cincinnati
North College Hi
Card of Thanks from the McLean Family
The McLean family expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy after Gregory L. McLean's bereavement and thanks for the beautiful floral offerings.
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Gregory L. McLean
McLean Family
Aggie Extension Talks Set For Thursday Session
Aggie workers hear Pickrell talks as the five day meeting of the University of Arizona agricultural extension service nears its close. Charles A. Pickrell and Miss Jean Stewart outline program goals in home demonstration and county agent work. Howard R. Baker discusses county program aims while Miss Gladys Gallup explains evaluating extension impact. 12 county representatives plan afternoon discussion with boys and girls clubs and Kenneth L. McKee will review the year’s 4-H activities and 1948 prospects.
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Agricultural Extension Service
University of Arizona
Charles A. Pickrell
Jean Stewart
Howard R. Baker
Gladys Gallup
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kenneth JL. McKee
Scouts Obtain Water Supply For Camp Lawton
Catalina Scout Council bought a 21,000 gallon water tank to be installed at Camp Lawton on Mount Bigelow. The extra tank will store 100,000 gallons and be fed from a spring with patent rights. A 16 by 40 foot modern kitchen is under construction and expected ready for next summer troop outings.
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Catalina Scout Council
Camp Lawton
Mount Bigelow
Stowell
Nine Pounds of Plastic Parts Used in Modern Passenger Car
The article notes that approximately nine pounds of plastic components are integrated into a contemporary passenger automobile. It highlights plastic’s role in interior panels dashboards and trim while mentioning benefits like weight reduction and fuel efficiency.
Magicians Plan Organization In Tucson Ring Formation
About fifteen professional and amateur magicians in Tucson plan to form a ring or organization to coordinate activities and events. The effort aims to unify local magic clubs and host gatherings for members.
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Tucson
End is the IBM unit plans Friday meeting at Santa Rita hotel
End is the name given local units of the International Brotherhood of Maniciay. They will meet for that purpose at 8 p m on Friday in the Santa Rita hotel. All persons interested in the project are asked to attend. T G Munroe 1630 North Euclid Sumen Batley Milifern Weenesday Evening December 7 mt avenue a member of the IBM is the organizer of the group which when formed will be the second in the state. The other one is in Phoenix.
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International Brother
Avenue
IBM
Phoenix
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