Army to equip foot soldiers in Germany with M113 troop carriers
The Army aims to deploy about 2,000 armored M113 and M59 personnel carriers to outfit the 3rd 8th and 24th Infantry Divisions in Europe within five months. The vehicle moves across terrain, floats, and is airliftable, boosting rapid, safer deployment for U.S. infantry.
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The McCooks Ohio Civil War Family Remembered
A Civil War article recalls Pvt. Charles M. McCook of the 2nd Ohio Regiment and the famed McCook family. It notes the McCooks’ extensive service and the heavy toll of the war on Ohio’s fighting line.
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Roanoke Tax Refund Ordered in Porterfield Case
U S District Judge Ted Dalton orders the Internal Revenue Service to refund over $5,000 in income taxes to W. W. Porterfield and T. C. Porterfield of Roanoke after a trial over deductions for business promotion expenses. The judge set the recovery at $30 per $50 claimed plus interest, directing computation of back taxes due for four years.
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Valiant Car Design Promises Distinctive Style
Proof? Plenty. Start with styling. Valiant has an attractively pleasing new car personality all its own. Here's a distinctly different automotive design originated by Valiant for Valiant. See the style leader of the compacts at your Plymouth Valiant dealer.
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Southern Governors Elect Ellington
Southern governors named Buford Ellington of Tennessee as conference chairman at the four day meeting in Nashville. Arkansas Governor Faubus as vice chair. Florida to host next year. Resolutions urged stronger southern industry protection, selective recruitment, and enhanced civil defense.
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Price Daniel
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Orval E. Faubus
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Prospects Dim For Early Ford UAW Settlement
Detroit AP reports prospects for a quick Ford Motor Co and United Auto Workers contract fade as divisions form subcommittees to draft language on pensions insurance and unemployment benefits. Ford offered a three year deal matching GM but the union rejected it.
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UAW
Detroit
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General Motors
Dearborn
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101 Ways of Killing Time on the Job by HAL Boyle
The piece lists office time wasters from Sneaky Sid to Wistful Wilbur, describing their window gazing and idle rituals. It humorously profiles executives and staff who pretend to work while stealing moments, noting the elite among window starers.
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Sid
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Phil
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