Navy restarts hunter killer destroyers for postwar aims
ISAN FRANCISCO June 16 right fast hunt killers are to replace glamour ships of World War II. The navy reactivates destroyers from mothball fleets and converts them for anti submarine and patrol duties. Four ships arrive at the Pacific Coast and sail through the Golden Gate. Crews include 10 to 12 officers and many from mothballed battleships. After overhaul at Hunter's Point they will be modified from DD to DDK to emphasize hunter killer roles.
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And-or usage debated in legal and literary circles
The term and-or sparks debate among authorities and scholars. Proponents argue it is concise and clear, citing Daniel Defoe as an admirer of direct wording, while critics object to its ambiguity outside formal legal statements.
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Rainfall totals and monthly averages from 1913 to 1948
Compilation shows present and past rainfall, 24 hours ending 7 am June 2, 1949, year to date totals, and average annual rainfall over 36 years. It lists monthly average precipitation in the Indies from 1913 to 1948 with figures for each month and credits Winchester Research Laboratory.
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Freshly Oiled Road Now Returned to Service Speedily
State highway department uses modern surface treatment methods to renew roads quickly. A distributor applies bituminous material, followed by a gravel spreader and a heavy roller, while traffic is limited to one side at a time.
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Petition to Congress Referred for Committee Consideration
A petition seeking new legislation is noted in the Congressional Record and then referred to the appropriate committee for consideration. It outlines the petition’s request and directs it to the proper legislative panel for examination.
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Why Jewish prayers use plural in communal worship
Edidin notes that Jewish prayers are largely in the plural because Jewish worship has long emphasized communal participation. He cites that the practice traces to ancient times, with few exceptions where singular forms appear.
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Virginia university calls for half the business school funding
President Colgate W. Darden Jr of the University of Virginia urged about 200 Richmond businessmen to cover half of the $2 million target for operating a new graduate school of business administration. He also outlined plans to seek legislative aid for constructing required buildings, with private subscriptions funding ongoing operations.
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