Romney predicts compact cars to reach half of U S sales by 1961
AP interview with George Romney, president of American Motors, details his push for Ramblers transforming the auto market. He cites rising compact sales, 25 to 30 percent current share, and forecasts that 50 percent of all U S cars sold will be Rambler-sized by end of 1961 with 10 compact nameplates available this fall. He argues big car mentality is fading, stresses usefulness and depreciation, and notes upcoming smaller models from rivals.
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Etroit
George Romney
Romney
American Motors
Compact
Studebaker - Packard
Mormon Church
Space Garage Proposed to Service Earth Satellites
Two Convair Astronautics engineers in San Diego envision space garages to service satellites in orbit. David Meister and R B Wilson say robotic mechanics could perform maintenance on vital systems like early warning missile detectors, with remote control from Earth via television feedback and robotic arm movements.
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San Diego
Calif
UPS
Convair Astronautics
David Meister
R. B. Wilson
Space
Earth
St Pauls Cathedral Marks 250th Anniversary in London
The piece notes St Pauls Cathedral in London turning 250 and recounts its history from the Great Fire of 1666 and rebuilding by Sir Christopher Wren to wartime damage in World War II and ongoing restoration projects. It highlights its architectural significance and continued symbolism for Britain and visitors. It also briefly mentions a TV listing involving Patterson and Johansson.
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London
UPI
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Britain
St. Paul’s
Charlesii
Christopher Wren
England
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Oldsmobile
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Wilson
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James Cagney
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Patterson
Johansson
Mercury Window Company
King Korn
Mercury
United Inches
Ety Aarti
Sarr
Mt. Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mercury Aluminum Sales, Inc
Mount Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Erty
Grationery
Rall
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