London Towers Show Old and New Skyline
The description contrasts two landmarks in London, the Gothic Big Ben clock tower atop Parliament and the cylindrical new post office tower festooned with television and radio antennas, illustrating how modern high-rise buildings reshape the city’s silhouette.
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London
New Post Office
Reading Man Won Pennsylvanias First Driver License
Edward Rush recalls owning the first driver license in Pennsylvania in 1907, after getting Philadelphia’s first license in 1905. He bought a two cylinder Autocar in Philadelphia and drove it home despite stalls and poor operator knowledge. Rush later quit racing after a clash with Barney Oldfield in 1906.
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Reading
Edward Rush
Rush
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Point Breeze
Barney Oldfield
Shaffer Heads Data Managers
David H. Shaffer, lead systems analyst for Collins Radio Co., elected president of the Data Processing Management Assn. DPMA holds its first fall meeting titled Bosses Night at the Elks Club. Dinner at 7 p.m. Intro for prospective members during social hour. Judge P West of the University of Iowa will discuss Management Communication within the Organization.
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David H. Shaffer
Collins Radio Co
Judge P. West
Bureau of Labor and Management
College of Business
University of Iowa
Jeweler Group Plans Iowa Convention in Cedar Rapids
Iowa Retail Jewelers Assn will hold its annual convention and jewelry display October 1 and 2 at the Town House. Jewelers from across the state are expected. Educational and social programs are planned with features for watch repairmen. A late entertainment block includes Bridge on the River Kwai tonight at 7 in color on Channel 9.
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Iowa
William Holden
Alec Guinness
Channel 9
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