Navy unveils F4U Corsair claimed fastest U S plane
Hartford report details the Vought F4U-1 Corsair unveiled to journalists from Boston Navy Yard. The craft, built by United Aircraft in East Hartford, touts a 2000 horsepower engine, inverted gull wing, large three bladed propeller, and superiority in speed and performance across sea level to high altitude. It was kept secret until action over Munda.
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Hartford
Conn
Navy
United States
Boston Navy Yard
United Aircraft Corporation
East Hartford
United
Tex B. Beisel
Adm
John H. Towers
Bureau of Aeronautics
Pacific
Munda
Bomber Misses Range Near Nunaview Colorado
An army plane stray from a practice bombing range bombed land near Nunaview Colorado causing a horse to bolt, cattle to stampede three miles, and grass fires to start. Residents watched from the Ninaview store as Storekeeper Claude Williams shouted warnings. Army authorities offered no information on origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Junta
Colo
Colorado
Nunaview
John Hindman
John
Herman Bailey
Ninaview
Las Animas
Claude Williams
Share Ride Sparks Family Trouble in Medina County
Sheriff Oliver Barry warns that a share-the-ride plan has become a share-the-wife problem. He cites frequent disappearances of wives or mothers and husbands who fail to return, often involving female workers riding with another man's husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Ohio
Oliver Barry
Medina County
Barry
Pocket Rubber Owl Aims to Lure Crows
A fleccy rubber decoy owl designed to be carried flat and pocket sized is invented to attract crows within gunshot range. The device folds for portability and imitates a perched owl to draw attention from long-range birds.
The Modern Boss Learns a Lesson in Money
Clive Williams, a wealthy, debt ridden magnate, frets over his budget until his secretary Miss Fane offers him a loan he receives with generosity. He realizes his finances and outlook need reform as he ponders a future with the striking courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive Williams
Paris
Riviera
Palm Beach
Bar Harbor
Lakewood
Miss Fane
Williams
Stevens
Henry
Fane
Locked Door Brings Mrs Neal Bride War and Spur to Flight
In a tense county tale Amabel runs away with Austin Ware to a forbidden night. Mrs Neal confronts the breach at her home while the minister secretly unites the young couple in marriage. A sobbing Amabel prays for mercy as the scene closes on a crowning mercy.
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Amabel
Austin
Anabel
Neal Gate
Mrs. Neal
Neal
Wind Damages Xenia Buildings
A strange dark cloud Saturday evening caused damage in Xenia. The Carl White home lost a hen house and small structures. at Utterbacks a hog house on a permanent foundation was uprooted and trees broken. a tree at John Clegg’s property broke after 56 years in place. The rest notes social visits, school closings, and local happenings including graduations and family travels.
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Xenia
Carl White
Utterbacks
John Cleggs
Food Expert Claims Calf Could Predict Sandwich Output
A quirky claim from a self described food expert asserts a calf can indicate how many chicken sandwiches it will yield. The statement blends whimsy with culinary talk and has drawn curiosity about farm to table humor.
Great Gift Silence in Ancient Times
A concise reflection on silence as a precious gift to people, noting that ancient cultures did not widely celebrate it. The remark contrasts modern appreciation of quiet with historical attitudes.
Community notes from North Oregon May celebrations
Mrs C A Thompson reports a string of visits and hosts in North Oregon. Families including Miksch, Genkinger, Canott, Thompson, Hazen and Booth enjoyed dinners, suppers, alumni events at Ainsworth Methodist church, a Friday picnic, and a theatre ticket gift from the Evening Journal.
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Quinn
Norma Clegg
Clegg
Gail Shull
Joe Gould
Conesville
Gene Stephens
Anna Martin
Stephen
Winfield
Bobby Hawkins
Charles Hendrickson
Pueblo
Colorado
Wagenknecht
Iowa City
Florence Baird
George Baird
Miss Baird
Waterloo
Herman Crone
Washington
Connie
Carol Stephens
Chicago
Dewey Stephens, Jr
North
Oregon
Robert Miksch and Sons
Frank Henderson
Lawrence Genkinger
Axel Anderson
George Canott
Sam
C. A. Thompson
Canott
Thompson
Duane Hazen
Delores Hazelett
Dan Storms
L. V. Hazen
Ruth Miller
Harold Booth
St. Charles
Charles
Evening Journal
Franklin Center Community Social closes school session
The Franklin Center school district held its last community meeting with a potluck supper and a pupil program. Prizes were awarded, and Mrs. Everette Schmitt, Mrs. George Bartholomew, and Mrs. Isaac Kleese led the program committee. Several local residents and visitors attended, with various family updates and local news shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hoyle
Franklin Center
Everette Schmitt
George Bartholomew
Isaac Kleese
W. V. Durst
Merry Moderns Host Card Party at Whit Home
At Mrs L E Whit home a convention report from Davenport was given by president Mrs M L McCreeds Nelle Engel attended, Pearl Loomis was present. Refreshments served by the committee. Bridge played at two tables with Mrs Herbert Stouser ee high Mrs Walter Hagans and Dorothy Linning? high and Mrs Sars Hoover Queen spades.
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Pleasant Valley Club
Pleasant Valley Farm Fureau Club
R. H. Tracy
Anthony Meuth
Ira Schafer
Secetary
C. D. Mann
Dave McNeese
L. E. Whit
Davenport
M. L. McCreeds Nelle Engel
Pearl Loomis
Donald Robiso
Herbert Stouseree
Walter Hagans
Dorothy Linning
Sars Hoover
Farm Operator Income Forecast Up 45 Percent
Income net for farm operators including government payments is forecast at about 9 785 dollars on 000, rising 45 percent from the total for 194. c
Watch Screws Length Measured at 1 34 Thousandth Inch
The smallest watch screws are described as seven one thirty fourth thousandths of an inch long. This precision highlights the tiny components used in fine timepieces.
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Shakes
Colorado Village
Gazares
Los Angeles
Calif
Local War Manpower Commission
Numero Uno Victory
Decoy Owl
Leete Stone
Austin Ware
Corrent Edmondson
Helen Pearson
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Miss Pearson
Jesse Pearson
E. Seybold
Ackley
Jimmie Clegg
George Colthurst
Missouri Valley
James Quinn
Judy
James
Robert
Phillip
Mrs. Quinn
Mrs. Weis
C. I. Club
Floyd Edmondson
Elma Thomas
Hugh Thomas
Cotter
Richard Stephens
Crawfordsville
Ings
Wilma Palmer
Nurses Corps
Buckley Field
Denver
Bert Booth
Will Moore
Bob Vincent
Merle Sheetz
Frank Kleese
Eldin Bauer
Harry Kleese
J. M. Stone
Alvah
Harold Huston
Harold Humston
Leo Stone
J. W. Combs
Isabelle
Rosalie
Mela Janecek
Combs
Charley Thompson
Ainsworth
Darlene Sojka
Franklin Center School
Harold Sheets
Jerome
Joel
Dale Dunbar
Dennis
Marilyn
Geraldine Stewart
Henry Sheets
H. J. Brennamen
Debby
J. L. McGraw
Bernice Sheetz
Fred Mangold
Marion Sheetz
Daryl Hoyle
Janice
John Simmering
Donald Bartholomew
Gerald Hoyle
Eva Hoyle
Howard Hoyles
Stout
Harley Davidson
Herman Shultz
Harry Hutt
Shultz
Harry McConnell
Harold
Lamansky
Brighton
Brighton Study Club
Otto Lamansky
Roy Crossett
L. E. McAfee
Leland Horton
Henry Lechner
Raymond Stacy
Prp
RE. O. Meeting
Justin — New Whit Shoes
Ladies Am Children
Oxfords
Moore's Bootery
Washington City
Journal
Journal Office
Fee Eortems
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