Metallurgy fuels aviation progress from Kitty Hawk to Lindbergh
The article traces aviation advances from 1903 to the Lindbergh era, highlighting molybdenum and other metal alloys as key to lighter stronger planes. It notes the Liberty Motor’s efficiency, the Wright Cyclone in the Lindbergh flight, and metallurgical gains in fuselage and landing gear. It adds that the United States holds about 85 percent of world molybdenum.
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Orville Wright
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Lindbergh
United States
Col. Linderghin
Knee Action Wheels On New Chevrolets
The feature known as Knee Action front suspension in the 1934 Chevrolet allows front wheels to move with road irregularities without jolting the frame. This enables softer springs, smoother riding, and improved handling and tire economy, while maintaining steering stability and safety at high speeds.
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Chevrolet
Montana and county relief costs to exceed eight million
State board of equalization estimates 1934 relief expenditures will top eight million dollars, with about ten percent of property taxes and fifteen percent of special license taxes diverted to relief. Judge John J. Greene notes per capita relief rises and stresses persistent federal aid while urging acceptance of rising costs under the low mood era.
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Montana
State Board of Equalization
John J. Greene
Greene
Washington
Billings Survey Details Local Police Footwear
A quirky Billings survey notes police officers’ shoe size, joking that a size nine and a half or larger may be common among patrolmen. The piece hints at shoe sellers’ testimony on male footwear during discussion of the topic.
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Billings
All_ good
Ghoe
Browning Called Home by Death of Father in Ogden
Terry Browning returned yesterday from Ogden Utah where he was summoned by the death of his father the late J W Browning.
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Terry Browning
Ogden
Utah
J. W. Browning
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