Igloo follows sun in Boeing heliostat research at Boardman
Boeing tests a transparent igloo shaped heliostat 17 feet wide in Oregon desert under ERDA contract. Three units will track the sun with computer control, focusing energy onto a receiver atop a rocket test stand for measurement. Officials compare solar power progress to early aviation, stressing long development ahead.
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Heirs settle Hughes estate amid will doubt in Houston
Heirs of Howard Hughes agree to divide the Hughes empire among 20 relatives in a court filing in Houston and a Nevada filing three weeks earlier. The pact aims to keep Summa Corp operations steady while contesting residency and potential tax claims. Annette Lummis disclaims most of her share to avoid residency questions.
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