Robotic autopilot proves safer flying on DC-3
Washington report describes George the electric automatic pilot demonstrated by Randy Mulherin and co pilot Edgar Rogers. The Bendix autopilot may navigate straight across country despite wind, assist landing, and free pilots for supervision, with alerts if any failure occurs.
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Charles Corddry
Washington
Washington National Airport
Randy Mulherin
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Grerge
George
Milherin
Edgar Rogers
Cederal Airways
Mulherin
Rogers
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Washington Airport
Federal Airways
Police arrest billfold thief after odd hotel standoff
Atlanta officers pursued W. Clyde Alley, a billfold snatcher, into a city hotel. The suspect failed to identify, so police made him fetch his false teeth from under a mattress and remove eyeglasses and a borrowed sport coat before arrest.
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Atlanta, Ga
W. Clyde Alley
Alley
Sun at 93 Million Miles and Proxima Centauri Distance
The Sun sits about 93,000,000 miles from Earth and the nearest star, Proxima Centauri, lies roughly 30,900 times farther away. This comparison highlights the vast scale of our solar system relative to nearby stellar distances.
Happy Nat Binder Remembered As Friendly Storekeeper
In Boston, friends recount Happy Nat Binder as a beloved haberdashery owner shot during a November 17 holdup. He gave freely to customers and the needy, lent money without interest, and refused to fear danger to serve people, leaving a community mournful at his loss.
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James Mahony
Boston
Max Selden
South End
Nathan
Happy Nat) Binder
Seiden
Happy Nat
Greece
Binder
Germans Unconvinced Of War Crime Guilt
CHICAGO UP The German public remains unconvinced that Germany committed crimes in World War II. French author Paul Reuter says in Notre Dame law review that trials failed to sway Germans, except perhaps the horror recitals in camps. He adds politics and international reorganization are needed to reveal the full truth.
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Chicago
Paul Reuter
Reuter
Law Review of
Notre Dame University
Freshmen Benefit From Alfred University Art Rent Plan
At Alfred University freshmen gain first pick in a new painting rent scheme offering reproductions by Rembrandt Van Gogh Gainsborough and Grant Wood for dormitory display at under a cent daily. Upperclassmen face second choices and faculty end up with leftovers, showcasing an unusual distribution method.
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Alfred
N. Y
Alfred University
Rembrandt
van Gogh
Gainsborough
Grant Wood
Trains Collide Near Little Rock Killing Two
Two Rock Island trains crashed head on on the western outskirts of Little Rock. Engineer W L Martin of North Little Rock died in the cab from burns. Grady Herr of Little Rock suffered severe burns. Fireman G W May lost part of his leg. J C McDaniel received minor head injuries. Several others were seriously hurt as rescuers freed passengers with saws from twisted cars.
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Little Rock
Rock Island
W. L. Martin
North Little Rock
Martin
Grady Herr
G. W. May
Herr
J. C. McDaniel
Memphis
Amarillo
Tex
Oklahoma City
Riverdale Country Club
Boston Woman Receives Free Fudge Cake Recipe
A Boston woman asked a dining car waiter for the fudge cake recipe she enjoyed on a train. The chef who created the cake sent her the recipe free of charge after the query.
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Boston
Cloud Teachers College to Offer Boy Scout Leadership Course
Cloud Teachers College in St. Cloud plans the first offering of a two quarter boy scout leadership training course. Credits are awarded to students who complete the sequence.
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ST. Cloud
Minn
Cloud Teachers College
Ese Canes
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