Race for Space Pushes Ahead at California Flight Centers
The article details California's space race spanning Edwards, Vandenberg, Point Mugu, Point Arguello, and JPL in Pasadena. It notes $5 billion annual impact, NASA and Air Force contracts, North American Aviation work on Apollo, and JPL's leadership in unmanned lunar and planetary programs, with Vandenberg as a key launch site and training base.
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Los Angeles
UPI
California
Space
Edwards Air Force Base
Mojave Desert
Vandenberg Air Force Base
U.S
Point Mugu
Point Arguello
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPL
Pasadena
Air Force Systems Command
Los Angeles International Airport
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
North American Aviation
Downey
California Institute of Technology
Ranger
Vandenberg
Camp Cooke
Thor
Hawaii
Air Force
Strategic Air Command
Minuteman
Atlas
Pacific Missile Range
Edwards
Proper Mattress Care Extends Life and Safeguards Comfort
A Chicago report cites Spring Air Co guidance on mattress longevity. Turn a new mattress monthly for six months then once or twice yearly, unless foam rubber and not reversible. Use a protective pad to shield from dust and moisture. Vacuum and dry suds clean to avoid soaking. ensure both sides dry before reuse.
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Chicago
UPI
Spring Air Co
Trim and Sash First for Exterior Painting
When painting the house exterior plan to paint the trim and sash before the siding if colors differ. This prevents ladder contact with fresh walls and stops enamel or trim paint from splattering onto the siding.
Planes Club Forms in Bennington to Build Aircraft
A group of area residents met at Bennington Municipal Airport to form a local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association. The initial goal is to build an airplane and plan future activities, with a meeting set for 8 p.m. August 16 at the airport. Attendees included Randy Paul, Al Barbuto, Walter Barron, Harold Fields, John McHugh, Gordon Foster, Harry DuBois, Thomas Kinney Jr., and Airport Manager Joel Whittemore.
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Bennington Municipal Airport
Experimental Aircraft Association
Hales Corners
Wis
Randy Paul
Richmond
Mass
al Barbuto
North Adams
Walter Barron
Adams, Mass
Harold Fields
Williamstown
John McHugh
Gordon Foster
Harry DuBois
Thomas Kinney Jr
Joel Whittemore
Bennington
Dinner By Candlelight After Electrical Stove Fails
In Louisville, Robert and Jean Zeh hosted four friends after moving into a new apartment. Their electric stove failed, so they cooked a full dinner using improvised appliances plugged into outlets across the apartment. A heavy load blew a fuse, leaving guests to eat by candlelight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Robert
Jean Zeh
Stingless Shampoo and Signed Socks Bring New Twists to Old Items
New York makers unveil unconventional products from stingless kids shampoo to Jerks Socks bonded name tapes for durable labeling. Other items include a fish feeder automatic lazy susan, Solar Beer Meister portable beer system, Transite Sewing Thread, and GE Private Ear for private listening.
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Jerks Socks, Inc
Cincinnati
Board of Scientists to Study Smoking Effects and Air Pollution
Washington AP plans for a broad study on health impacts of smoking and air pollution were announced by Surgeon General Luther L. Terry. A 12 member committee will be named from 150 scientists to begin mid September with a two phase work plan defining hazards and then recommending actions.
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Washington
Luther L. Terry
Public Health Service
Terry
American Cancer Society
American College of Chest Surgeons
American Heart Association
American Medical Association
the Tobacco Institute, Inc
Food and Drug Administration
National Tuberculosis Association
Federal Trade Commission
Office of Science and Technology
Area Council Girl Scouts Visit At Button Bay
More than 50 Girl Scouts and Brownies from North Bennington troop- areas attended the 1962 Senior Girl Scout Roundup at Button Bay. The Norshaft Lions Club funded a chartered bus for 14 chaperones and scouts. Arrangements were made by Lions Edward Sweeney and E A Riley. Bruce LaVigne lettered an identification banner for the bus. J Alexander Bow photographed the group before departure. A second trip followed with 60 attendees on Thursday, guided by local chaperones and organizers7.
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Button Bay
North Bennington
Norshaft Lions
Bennington Area
Bennington
Norshaft Lions Club
The
Arlington
George Randall
Merritt Hewitt Jr
Donald Dailey
E. A. Riley
Richard Handy
Charles Austin
Harold Riemann
Edward Sweeney
Robert Mackey
Richard Bruce
Carole Mackey
Bruce LaVigne
Fred Ester
Lloyd Pratt
J. Alexander Bow
Arlington Area
Paul Petras
Paul Lauzon
Lorenzo Kemmerer
Georges Lincourt
Arthur Cole
George Therriault
Marcien Roy
Donald Delude
Louis Bouton
Mary Jane Albee
John Ottaviano
Ginny Kemmerer
Kathy Ottaviano
White Enamel Keeps Metal Chairs Cool In Sun
To prevent burns from hot metal. Enamel seats and backs white reflect sun heat and keep chairs cooler. Remove rust with steel wool and clean with paint thinner before applying anti corrosive primer and exterior enamel.
Bennington Sisters Seek Advice on Vets Tax Exemptions
Bennington officials discuss implementing a House created correction to the 1961 veterans tax exemption law. The measure would restore eligibility for widows and minor children of pensioned veterans and lift income limits for non service connected disabilities, with listers choosing mandatory or permissive action. A second bill raises the federal aid maximum for aged blind and permanently disabled to 80 dollars per month, funded entirely by federal sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington Sisters
Francis J. Hogan
Listers
Norton Barber
House
Senate
Hogan
Sheila Tops Bennington Top Ten Tunes Chart
The Bennington Top Ten Tunes survey does not add new songs this week. Tommy Roe’s Sheila holds number one with Eddie Hodges a close second on Girls Girls Girls, followed by Brian Hyland Sealed With a Kiss and other 1960s favorites. Nick Santo compiled the chart from teenage votes cast by telephone each Saturday night.
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Bennington
Tommy Rees
Sheila
Eddie Hodge
Nick Santo
Tommy Roe
Eddie Hodges
Brian Hyland
Diane
Dion
Chubby Checker
Eva
Dupris
Neil Sedaka
Bobby Darin
Bobby Vinton
Johnny's Reading Blame Tied to Windows at Hoover School
A UPI report from Detroit notes a study to test if children learn faster when windows are replaced by opaque panels. The Hoover School in Wayne will install the panels this summer, with funding from Education Facilities Laboratories, Ford Foundation, and University of Michigan. Prof. C Theodore Larson coordinates the project.
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Detroit
UPI
Johnny
Wayne's
Hoover School
Education Facilities Laboratories, Inc
Ford Foundation
University of Michigan
C. Theodore Larson
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Solar Systems, Inc
Western Fishing Line Co
Glendale
Calif
General Electric
Board of Scientists
Morse-Butler
North Street
Greenberg
Main St
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Girl Scouts
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