Spirit Of St. Louis Movie Replica Takes Flight
Hollywood readers learn Warner Bros recreates Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis for a film. Paul Mantz rebuilds two exact replicas from Ryan B-2 scraps, adding Lindbergh details, wicker cockpit seat, and a propeller label. Jimmy Stewart to pilot with a safety inner pilot. Planes shipped in pieces to New York then Ireland for filming.
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Ireland
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Air Force
Oceanography Scholarship Set Up At Texas A And M
A graduate research assistantship of 52400 for Sept 1955 to Sept 1956 was established in the Oceanography Department at Texas A and M. The AH Glenn and Associates Graduate Assistantship funds half time work in engineering oceanography on fluid forces on structures. Awarded to qualified graduates in physics, civil or mechanical engineering, or physical oceanography, it leads to an advanced degree in applied mechanics or related fields. Dr Dale F Leipper highlights sponsors aim to train specialized engineers for offshore drilling and marine research amid growing field demand.
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New Orleans
Dale F. Leipper
New Nails And Techniques In Modern Homes
An experimental house in Blacksburg Virginia showcases advanced nails and new techniques praised by Martin Bartling Jr of the NAHB Research Institute. Experts say improved nailing could lower long term costs and enable cheaper wood frame construction once adopted by builders.
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Martin’ Bartling, Jr
Research Institute
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National Association of Home Builders
Bartling
Knoxville, Tenn
Nahb Research Institute
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Stern
Blacksburg
Virginia
Dr. Steri
Independent Nail and Packing Co
Bridgewater, Mass
V.P.L
Living For Young Homemakers
Morgen's Point Named For Morgan Brothers
Morgan's Point derives its name from Cant. James Morgan and Commodore Charles Morgan who ran an early Galveston to New Orleans shipping operation. The Morgan brothers cut a channel across the peninsula now called Barber's Cut, separating Morgan's Point from Atascocita Island.
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Barber’s Cut
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Early Postal Problem Was Sleeping Cows
Baytown Post Office chronicles its wild Goose Creek era with a tale of a sleeping cow in a dim lobby. An incident sparked a quip about where such a thing could occur, as officials recalled Goose Creek’s early postal days.
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Goose Creek
United States
Goose Creel
Salk Polio Vaccine Clinic At Houston Stadium
Houston and Harris County health officials plan a second round of Salk polio shots for city children next Tuesday at Bisch Stadium, home of the Houston Butts. Dr. Fred Laurentz said the central location and ample parking make the stadium ideal. Booster doses will go to those inoculated in last year’s trials. about 70 percent of the total needed doses were available, but turnout may be helped by summer closures and parental refusal.
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