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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1962
Page
5
A transparent durable plastic armor laminate developed by Poly cast Corp of Stamford Conn is said to stop shrapnel. Weighing about three pounds per square foot it could shield eye and body armor helmet lenses flak suits and canopies for low flying recon planes.
The Keystone school board approved a basic salary schedule raise of 200 dollars plus a 75 or 100 dollar annual increment for teachers. The plan aims to boost teacher compensation and support retention within the district.
Sinus cold sufferers are urged to try Syna Clear Decongestant Tablets. Each hard core tablet supposedly delivers fast relief or slow, steady action for up to eight hours. three tablets claim 24 hour comfort at a cost of 30 cents.
Jon Remington is a 15 year old Gazette carrier serving 75 customers on Eighth avenue SW between Reynolds and Williams. He saves about 350 dollars, buys his own clothes, recently bought a transistor radio, and plans to attend Jefferson high school events. He enjoys sports fishing and model planes and may join the navy after high school. Parents are Mr and Mrs F A Remington of 2128 Eighth avenue SW.
The starting pay for a teacher with a B.A. and no experience ranges from 4450 to 4650 dollars. Current teachers receive raises from 200 to 425 dollars, averaging 320. The board approved an in service training requirement, hours to be set later.
Wilma seeks work on The Flintstones episode airing Friday at 7 30 p m on KCRG TV 9. The listing notes Wilma leaving her current gig for a new opportunity in prime time.
TOKYO AP says Red China issued a congratulatory message on the 44th anniversary of the Soviet armed forces. It emphasized strong unity between the two nations to oppose the United States and its aggressive warlike policy.
Collins Radio Co scientists credit John Glenn's flight with advancing manned HF radio for space. Roger J. Pierce notes long distance transmission via high frequency may be feasible, supporting future non line of sight earth contacts and deeper space missions.
Collins scientists cite precision testing and inspection of Mercury spacecraft communication gear as key to the clear voice during the first American orbital flight. Each solder joint and component underwent hours of testing, with exhaustive checks by Collins, McDonnell in St Louis, and NASA personnel at Cape Canaveral.
Fayett e Frank Elwood Cresco attorney named state chairman for the Dorman gymnasium fundraising drive. About 3,500 alumni and friends of Upper Iowa University will be asked to raise 400000 for the new building honoring Dr John Dorman, longtime Fayette dentist and coach. The gym will feature a basketball court, auxiliary court, pool, dormitories, classrooms, wrestling room and large locker facilities.
Tokyo sources say Russia will nearly double its purchases from Japan while trimming exports this year. The foreign ministry disclosed the plan on Thursday, signaling a shift in trade as Moscow expects higher imports from Tokyo.
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