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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1958

Page

7

Bold New Military Concepts at Army Experimental Center

A report outlines the U.S. Army Combat Developments Experimental Center CDEC training 64 officers and 28 civilian scientists on a 310000 acre lab with 3000 personnel. It describes new battlefield units, rapid massing, and electronic targeting aimed at defeating future adversaries, plus challenges in communications logistics and sustaining such mobile forces.

U.S Dovielaprat Experimental Center I Whus Combat Developmiine Experimental Center CDEC Roberts-Tuptey Liggett Military Res Coc Fred For Ord Calit Combat Development Experimental Center Cadius To Army Halicopters Gdec Shine Lechanis

Device Helps Blind Persons To Use Their Ears as Eyes

A small electrical device aids blind users by converting light levels into audio cues via a pill shaped sensor in a clear lens. Lawrence Bellinger and Ivan Browning report the prototype, produced at cost through a nonprofit foundation to help the blind, with real demonstrations of color matching and daily tasks. The invention depends on user interaction and varies in usefulness by the individual.

Dake Luzerne, Jr Lawrence Bellinger Ivan Browning Ralinger

Archie's Coffin Trial Run Reveals Odd Habit

Arch Miller, 98, plans to use a coffin for rest and amusement. He keeps the coffin in a shed, polishes it, and crawls inside for meals or naps. The solid brass handled coffin cost about 29 pounds and was photographed for the story.

Archie Stanstead Hag' Tand Archie Miller Miller

Americans Hit Record Mileage in 1957 Driving Surge

Frank Snyder reports the Automobile Manufacturers Association data showing a record 50 billion miles driven in 1957 boosting highway transport jobs and auto sales. AMA officials note rising vehicle ownership, higher retail sales near 585 billion, and growth across parts, dealers, and gasoline services as automotive expansion spreads through the economy.

Milan Frank Snyder Automobile Manufacturers Association Harry A. Williams AMA Williams Natin Kighway Transportation Uclick Ing Hlabway Renetration United States Yenye

Youngster Finds Pistol In Car Wounds Sister

In Dallas an incident involving a four year old girl, Lidia Worker, found a 202 caliber pistol under a seat. The weapon discharged, injuring her sister Pearl Warley as confused recall described the moment and the immediate medical response. Doctors treated the injured child and reported the wound to be serious but not life threatening.

Dallas Lidia Pearl Warley

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