03 Apr 1955
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1955
Page
1
The British test a ground level ejection seat for jet fighters, aiming to reduce fatal takeoff hazards. A life size rear-seat dummy was ejected at 130 mph with no damage, and demonstrations will be shown in the U S next month for air force and navy officials.
Robert Wright, 30, testifies to great fishing at Miami Beach. He caught an eight pound mackerel that bit his leg, requiring seven stitches to close a four inch gash.
St Petersburg based Aerovias Sud Americana grew from five WWII pilots seven years ago to a multinational cattle hauler. The company ships live stock and farm equipment to Latin America, with 18 pilots and plans to meet growing demand.
New curb climbing chair designed by New York University engineers with National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis funding enables patients to ascend curbs using a hand powered system. Four retractable legs, auto brakes, and simple control allow independent ascent and control on sidewalks.
David Curtis Stephenson once ruled Indiana politics as Klan grand dragon and linked to governors and a U.S. senator. Now 61, he serves life for murder and may win parole again, after a 1950 clemency and 1951 parole violation. He must show a job sponsor and purpose to gain release.
A two day meeting for Iowa industrial training directors is set for April 14 and 15 at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids. Sessions focus on industrial training with talks on labor relations merchandising and employer employee relations by Pat Greathouse Dr Nathan Kohn and Gerald James. The event is the Iowa chapter annual fair for technical topics with business sessions planned for Clinton later this year.
In Kingsville Ontario the Canadian Defense Research Board conducts Exercise Wood Duck using flocks from the Jack Miner sanctuary. Geese are flushed each afternoon to fly toward Lake Erie across radar beams as observers report by walkie talkie. Data and photographs are collected for analysis.
In Bermuda the passion flower is linked to the Easter story through its 10 petals and central column. The five white and five purple petals symbolize the apostles and the nails, with the crown of thorns, sponge, wounds, cross, and Holy Trinity cited in the flower’s form. The seed pod represents the world Christ came to save.
In Santa Ana California an AP report says Detective Ralph Curiale found a suspect's false teeth contained marijuana bits. The discovery tied the man to narcotic use and provided a new kind of physical evidence.
Internationally known authority on hearing problems L A Watson presents a compact hearing aid weighing about one ounce. A dime sized energy capsule powers the device, promising savings on batteries and enabling clear listening to television birds and conversations. Write MAICO 321 Paramount Bldg Cedar Rapids Iowa for information without obligation.
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