Radio blackout seen possible from fallout in air
In Toronto a scientist warns that electric potential in the air has fallen to about 15 volts from 100, risking disruption of radio and other electrical communications. Dr. J L Koenigsfeld of Liege and Dr H R Byers of Chicago discuss how ionization changes could dull or block long range radio signals during a Geophysical Meet in the International Union event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
J. L Koenigsfeld
Magnetic Observatory
University of Liege
Belgium
H. R. Byers
University of Chicago
Earth
Byers
International Union of Geodsey and Geophysics
Ice cake falls from sky in Chester into street
A large natural ice cake or hail mass dropped onto an unoccupied Chester house last week. Pieces up to eight inches wide shattered into the street, with Weather Bureau officials suggesting formation in jet stream hailstones that grew heavy and fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
United States Weather Bureau
Air Force replaces VIP with DV in economy drive
The Air Force bans VIP from its vocabulary replacing it with DV or Distinguished Visitor as part of an economy drive. The rule aims to curb plush accommodations and lengthy ceremonies for civilian and military visitors, though immediate savings may be limited as signs and plates are repainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Air Force
Defense Department
Portable removable auto radio for 1958 Oldsmobile
GM announces an optional all transistor removable auto radio for 1958 Oldsmobile models. The portable unit runs on battery when detached, plugs into the dash when installed, uses the car’s antenna and speaker, and features a glove-compartment release catch plus an exterior lock to deter theft. price not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oldsmobile
Jack F. Wolfram
General Motors Corp
Polio Victim Elopes From Chicago With 23 Year Old
Marion Halstead a 16 year old polio survivor in a wheelchair telephoned her parents Tuesday from North Tonawanda New York to say she had eloped with Eugene Lilac a 23 year old furnace repairman. She had been reported missing after a Sunday movie date. Marion attended high school and can walk short distances with crutches and braces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Chicago
Marion Halstead
Eugene Lilac
Marion
Lilac
New York
For Sale Two Houses on Main Street by Paul Stephens
Property listings show two Main Street houses for sale by Paul Stephens and a 113 acre farm on a farm to market road also listed by Paul Stephens. Stan's Specials advertises Columbia bicycles at 42.50, C-4 oil filter 69c, brake fluid 99c, and Chevrolet fan belt 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Paul Stephens
Stan’s
Columbia Bicycles
Stan
Labor call or write to the department’s nearest office
The fragment directs readers to contact the Department at its nearest office with address 1114 Commerce, Dallas, Texas. The terse line implies a local outreach step without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Dallas
Texas
Senator Seeks Ban on Drinking Aboard Airlines
Senator Richard L. Neuberger of Oregon keeps up a drive to ban liquor on U S air travel. He cites reports of pilots and stewards of 23 flights endangered by drunken passengers in the last two years. Airlines and the Federal Civil Aeronautics Board oppose aerial prohibition citing inconclusive safety evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard L. Neuberger
Ore
Neuberger
U. S
Federal Civil Aeronautics Board
Milwaukee Mayors Theme Shows Local Pride Amid Illness
Milwaukee officials push hometown booster image as Mayor Zeidler recovers at home from illness he describes as possibly Milwaukee variety of Asian flu. The exchange hints at political theater surrounding the office and city leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Frank Beidler
Zeidler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Whitewright
Halls
Tenn
Tom Linson
du Pont Orlon
Lete
T. W. Ayres & Son
McCall’s
Stetson
McIver
South Bend Street
E. P. McIver
Bonham, Texas
Kentuckytown School House
Lottie Allen Head
Lottie Thompson
Texas Bank Building
Dallas 2
M. M. Priest
Cooke County
Rawleigh
F. F. Heffley
Collinsville
Dept
Stan’s Auto Supply
Hollywood
Dixon
Johnson Jewelry & Appliances
Johnson
United States
Hannah’s
H. H. Taylor
Guy Hamilton
Alton McDowell
Highway 160
Stephens & Bryant
the Sun
Bells
R. L. Smith
Linda Theatre
Jerry Lewis
Fort
Laramie
John Dehner
Frances Helm
Gregg Palmer
Spur
Marla English
Connors
Paradise
Richard Denning
Beverly Garland
Lisa Montell
Leslie Bradley
Gun Brothers
Buster Crabb
Neville Brand
Ann Robinson
Dean Martin
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Eva Bartok
Dewey Martin
Tom Bean
Ida
Trenton
J. A
Alexander
the Man Who
West Houston
Twinbrook
Sherman
Sun
U. S. Department of
Tillett Grocery & Market
Scott Towels
Keith
Scott Tissue
Grayson
Pool’s Pride
Borden
Henry Phillips
W. H. Phillips
Viva
Henry
Waldrop
Cloud Head
Bro. Epting
Bro. Waldrop
Mr. Earnheart
William Fleming
Ira Fleming
C OF C
Paul Geers
the Southwest Medical School
Johns-Manville
Johns-Manville Products
Whitewright Lumber Co
Wilson
Butch) Kaiser
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!