Hobbyist Invents Stair-Climbing Wheelchair in Miami
Rod Zamotin a 45 year old Eastern Air Lines worker and part time inventor built a stair climbing wheelchair in two years of spare time Demonstrations show it ascending courthouse stairs with Donald Whitney riding It uses a retractable rear frame and a rubber belt to grip stairs and lift the user The invention aims to help paraplegics regain independence and could be electrified for production.
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Miami
Fla
Associated’ Press
Rod Zamotin
Eastern Air Lines
Bobby
Donald Whitney
Zamotin
Department of Commerce
Zamatin
Tand
Sime
Ikind
USS. Rubber Co
Mullet Jumping Near Refinery Channel Spill
In Houston's Stumbie Bay area mullet were seen jumping at the outfall canal where the Stumbie Baytown Refinery effluent enters the channel. Glenn Cisco photographed the scene as a brick was tossed into the water. Al Lüden of the refinery conservation dept netted several fish from the Jevee area, noting high oxygen from the lagooning system pushing fish toward the Gut fall canal.
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Houston
Stumbie Oi & Refining Co
Stumbie Baytown
Glenn Cisco
al Ludsen
Refinery Conservation Department
Elvis in Roustabout at Brunson Theater This Week
Elvis Presley stars in Roustabout at the Brunson Theater for a four day holiday run beginning Wednesday. The carnival tale follows a nightspot singer who becomes a “Youstabout” at a carnival owned by Barbara Stanwyck lookalike, with songs on a motorbike and on a ferris wheel. co stars include Sandra Dee and Andy Williams with other acts tying into the holiday program.
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Brunson Theater
Lyin Presley
Brunson
Andy
Tim Weacltel
Carnival
Barbara ‘Slanwyck
Elvis
Youstabout
Joan Freeman
Presley
Sandra Dee
FALSE TEETH THAT SOAKSEN NEED NOT EMBARRASS
False teeth wearers often suffer embarrassment when a plate slips or drops at the wrong moment. Sprinkle PASTEETH powder on the plates to hold them firmly and reduce odor. The powder is alkaline and non-sold. Get FASTEETH at any drug counter.
Artist Wyeth Will Forgive Vandals Who Reform
CHADDS FORD Pa AP The artist Andrew Wyeth said he would forgive vandals who damaged his studio last October if they come to him personally, show restitution, prove they understand the harm caused, and commit not to repeat the act. He added those who fail will be prosecuted. State police reportedly have names of about 20 youths from a group of 50 who sacked the studio.
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Chadds Ford
Andrew Wyeth
Wyeth
Army 1st Lt Peavy completes Brooke Army course
1st Lt Charles K. Peavy son of Carl M. Peavy of Route 1 Crosby has finished an eight week patient administration course at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas.
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ARMY
Charles K. Peavy
Carl M. Peavy
Rt. 1
Crosby
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston
In-Flight Movie Boom Stirs Airline Competition
AP writer Bob Thomas outlines how David Flexer created inflight motion pictures starting in 1961 on TWA to Europe and how major airlines like American and Continental expanded systems. The feature notes lightweight equipment, in-seat earphones, evolving sound, and the rush to attract travelers with screens, cameras, and stereo options while discussing drawbacks, costs, and audience appeal on longer flights.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood AP
Hollywood
David Flexer
Memphis
Tenn
Federal Aviation Agency
TWA
Europe
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Los Angeles
Texan Wounded in Gunfight Held In Two Murders
E O'Neill 74 of San Antonio wounded in a gun battle with a Nevada sheriff, held under guard at a hospital. He is accused of murder in Texas and Colorado, and is wanted for the fatal shooting of rancher Roland Westerman in Lorenzo, Texas, and for a San Antonio holdup. Sheriff Henry Eddy said O'Neill admitted both shootings.
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Hawthorne
New
E O'Neill
San Antonio
Nevada
Texas
Colorado
Mineral County
Henry Eddy
O'Neill
Gunnison
Colo
Eddy
Roland Westerman
Lorenzo
Tex
Westerman
Airman Hary W Spell Completes Basic Training
Airman Hary W Spell son of Mr and Mrs Harry L Spell 27 E James completed Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio and is assigned to Forbes AFB Kaneohe for training and duty as a fire protection specialist.
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Hary W. Spell
Harry L. Spell
E. James
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Forbes Afb
Kanesag
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Oldsmobile
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