Model rocketry growth and world interest at Florida meet
A Cape Kennedy style flight described at a model rocket meet shows a Saturn V scale launch with a parachute deployment at apogee. The piece notes model rocketry's rise since the 1950s, Vern Estes as key to modern engines, broad participation, low costs, and safety weight limits set by governing groups.
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Rive
Cape Kennedy
Florida Cape
Jamich
Vern Estes
Bob Pew
Jong Metashal
Jon Tifloff
Monsoon Revival Hides War Scars as Dacca Reopens
In East Pakistan capital Dacca, lush monsoon growth and government repairs mask war damage. College entrance tests show low attendance with many Bengali students absent, while West Pakistani speakers attend more. Curfew eased, shops reopen at partial capacity, and daily life slowly resumes amid arrests and security measures.
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Dacca
East Pakistan
Pakistan
Garage Sale at Chevy Dealer Offers ’71 Cars at Bargains
A local Chevrolet dealer advertises a garage sale to clear stock of 1971 Chevrolets and make room for 1972 models. The sale promises deep discounts on Impala Chevelle and Camaro, inviting customers to visit and see how big a bargain they can get.
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Chevrolet
Impala
America
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Subare Izac
Fremont & Hayward
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Svith
Dacwa
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