Computers Track War Supplies at Hickam A Force Hub
At Hickam AFB Hawaii a vast computer network monitors every aircraft part and spare. It records status and location of tens of thousands items from B-52s to chewing gum. It can locate required parts and route them to fighters or bases instantly. A C 5 A will carry up to 800 troops and will use onboard and remote data to manage cargo and maintenance. In a notable mission a Buddha statue weighing 9460 pounds was delivered to Gaya India by the 315th air division after a careful handoff by Maj. Clarence Inman with monks present.
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Investment guide weighs inflation protection and risky assets
The column advises inflation hedges for a retiree planning at age 62 with a $525 pension and $40,000 savings. It weighs converting $20,000 from government bonds into equities, preferreds, and bonds, and notes tax considerations with an 11k annual income. It stresses income stability, inflation risks, and diversified holdings.
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73 Percent Living in Urban Areas by 1975
Washington based UPI reports a National Planning Association forecast that by 1975 73 of every 100 Americans will live in urban areas. The study by Dr Joe Won Lee expects metropolitan areas to gain population and income share while rural regions decline.
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Schoolboy muffles Big Ben at eleven am in London
London reports a mischievous schoolboy silenced the Big Ben chimes at 11 am by sticking a pencil and chewing gum to the clock hammer. A Public Works spokesman notes a school party visited the clock tower shortly before the incident and one boy was believed responsible for muffling the bell.
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Deer Killed After Car Strikes Animal in Lakeville
A motorist in Lakeville, Massachusetts struck a deer that fled from nearby woods. The incident occurred as the deer bolted onto the road and was killed by the car. Calls for further information and local details follow.
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