British Jet Auto Demonstrated At 90 MPH In Public Test
Towcester England March 9 The British auto industry unveiled its jet propelled car by Rover Motor Company at Silverstone Airport. Driven by kerosene turbines behind the driver the two seat sports coupe accelerated from a standstill to around 80 90 mph with the turbines feeding the rear wheels and no clutch or gears. Bell cited remaining bugs including high fuel consumption but expected mass production in two to four years to boost Britain in the motor market.
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Fynlanation Demanded in Fisherman's Death
Rome reports the Italian government urged its Belgrade minister to seek an urgent explanation for the death of fisherman Dino Bullo. He was said killed after refusing to aboard a Yugoslav patrol boat near the Adriatic coast.
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Drive In Theaters Listings Amid Weekend Screenings
Local drive in listings show multiple venues through Saturday featuring Westerns and adventures. Notable titles include The Kid From Texas with Audie Murphy and Gale Storm at Capitol plus Prince of the West with Monte Hale and That Forsyte Woman with Genevieve Garson at Texas and Nag. Sunsets and cartoons are scheduled alongside serials and double features.
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Plans to Abolish Electoral College Loses in Panel Vote
Washington March 9 The House rules committee refused 7 to 4 to approve a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college. The measure, backed by Senator Lodge and Representative Gossett, would count state votes by popular vote. The panel split along party lines with several names cited as for and against approval. President Truman favored the change and pledged to aid its move to the House floor.
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District Legion Rally Set for April 16 in Taylor
The Tenth District American Legion and Auxiliary convention will be held in Taylor Sunday, April 16. Auxiliary entertainment plans were finalized with Mrs. George Hendrey named entertainment chair, Mrs. H R Floeckinger decorations chair, and Mrs. Edwin Kovar menu chair. The unit voted $25 to the Red Cross drive and reported sending an Easter box to its adopted son Robert in St Dee France.
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