Lens aids minimal sight to let blind read and drive
Dr William Feinbloom unveiled a mirroscope that magnifies objects 3.2 times while correcting distortion, enabling a person with as little as 2 percent vision to read a newspaper and potentially walk, work, and even drive. The device uses two facing mirrors to magnify light before it reaches the eye.
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William Feinbloom
Florida Federation of the Blind
Phat
Vale
New York
Columbia University
Crowd threatens mixed AF group at bowling alley
In East Point Georgia seven airmen including a Negro left a bowling alley after a crowd of 75 to 100 youths gathered outside. Capt Hugh D Brown said the mob milling around last night appeared armed though no weapons were seen. He and Sgt R E Stanley told the airmen segregation remained in force in Georgia and urged them to leave. Military police were called and the seven airmen reportedly dispersed.
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East Point
Air Force
Atlanta
Hugh D. Brown
R. E. Stanley
Georgia
Painting by Sir Reg Reynolds to be given to museum
Clarence B. Hanson Jr. will present a painting of Blake by Sir Reg Reynolds to the Birmingham Museum. The portrait, valued at 15000 dollars, was acquired in 1928 for the publisher's offices and has hung there since. Museum director Richard Howard called it one of the most valuable gifts and a fine example of 16th century artist work.
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Birmingham
Reg Reynolds
Blake
Clarence B. Hanson Jr
Binalatheas Ieee Ce
Victor H
Ie Richard Howard
Museum
Dulles Warns on Peace Insurance Price at ISU Speech
Secretary of State Dulles told Iowa State College graduates that the nation must spend about 40 billion dollars yearly on peace insurance while the Soviet Union spends about 20 percent of its gross product on military power. He noted roughly 36 billion funds go to the U S military and about four billion to promoting strength abroad under mutual security. He argued against bargain counter security and urged continued planning for peace despite Soviet diplomacy claims.
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Ames
Iowa
Dulles
Iowa State College
Soviet Union
House
America
U.S
Tighten Not About Rebs
In Algiers French troops tighted a circle around three rebel nests as rebel bombs struck Bone Constantine and Batna killing over twenty and injuring at least 30. French forces also hit rebel bands in three areas aimed at restoring confidence in French administration and stabilizing Algerian affairs.
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Algiers
Algeria
Bone
Tunisian
Constantine
Batna
Ten
Senators OK Funds for Alabama Dams and Locks
The Senate Appropriations Committee recommended adding 750000 to start Jackson Lock and Dam, with amounts previously approved by the House for Fort Gaines Lock and Dam Mobile Harbor Warrior Lock and Dam Columbia Lock and Dam Paint Rock River planning in Alabama.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Jackson
House
Alabama
Fort Gaines
Mobile Harbor
Warrior
Columbia
Paint Rock River
Ultrasonic Vibration Used to Deter Barnacles on Ships
Ultrasonic vibrations are being applied to ship hulls to discourage barnacle growth. The technique aims to reduce fouling and improve efficiency by keeping hulls cleaner.
Bees Attend Adams Funeral as Local Tradition Surfaces
In Adams Massachusetts mourners at John Zepka’s funeral witnessed a swarming tent of bees that appeared as villagers recalled the old practice of telling the bees. The hive stayed quiet, shrouded with black cloth, echoing Whitman and Field poetry.
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Adams
Mass
John Zepka
Zepka
Berkshire Hills
John Greenleaf Whittier
Eugene Field
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