Free Individual Spirit Commercial Jet Pilot Heads For Romance
Profile of Rocky Kent a 55 year old American Airlines senior pilot who flies the 707 New York to Los Angeles and reflects on a half century in aviation He describes his devotion to flying his pay scales the responsibilities of crew and the contrasts between early piston aircraft and modern jets Kent recalls his first jumps and steady climb from Ford and Thompson to a jet era career with enduring love for the craft.
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New York
Rocky Kent
Kent
Roscoe Vincent Kent
Rocky
United States
American Airlines
New York-Los Angeles
Wayne
Mich
Detroit
Wright Brothers
Hoxey
Ford Motor Co
Thompson Aeronautical
American
Chicago
Notre Dame
Thompson
Aew
Air Line Pilots’ Assn
Air Force
Youngstown
Ohio
Los Angeles
Hoboken
N.J
Columbia University
Federal Aviation Agency
Nation's Cities In Fight For Jet Service Facilities
In Washington the Senate and House clash over airport aid for jets. Senate proposes 100 million yearly for four years plus 66 million immediate for urgent airport development with strict use limits. House cuts to 63 million yearly and 45 million later, prohibiting most terminal building funds. FAA projections show rapid growth in passengers and cargo, with jet fleets rising to over 400 jets by 1960s.
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Washington
Senate
House
Federal Aviation Agency
Newsmen Gather in New York for American Newspaper Week
More than 1,200 editors and publishers gather in New York for AP annual meeting and ANPA convention. Secretary of the Treasury Robert B. Anderson addresses AP luncheon. Secretary of Defense Neil H. McElroy speaks at ANPA dinner. AP panel includes Harold K. Milks John Hightower and William L. Ryan. Six AP directors’ terms expire as twelve nominees vie. ANPA sessions split by circulation size with D Tennant Bryan to speak.
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New York
Associated Press
American
Tribune
Harold K. Milks
Moscow
John Hightower
State Department
William L. Ryan
ANPA
D. Tennant Bryan
Richmond
Times-Dispatch
News Leader
They're Good Scouts Milwaukee
The Brumer family shows deep scouting involvement with John J. Brumer Sr as advisor to an Explorer post, Cecilia Brumer as Brownie leader, John Jr as Explorer, Michael in a Boy Scout troop, and Beverly Barbara and Beatrice as Girl Scouts, reflecting a strong family commitment to youth programs.
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Milwaukee
John J. Brumer Sr
Brumer
Ceclia
John Jr
Michael
Beverly
Barbara
Beatrice
Made In Japan Now Sign Of Quality Production
Japan shifts from junk maker to top exporting nation as quality becomes its key export. Government design centers and tougher patent laws curb piracy while Sony and other firms push high end electronics, cameras and machines for global markets amid rising domestic demand.
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Japan
Tokyo
United States
South America
Southeast Asia
Middle East
Africa
Egypt
Sony
Sony Engineers
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
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Mexican Aviation
Tampico
Mexico City
Robert Burns
Barre
I. P. Robinson
Takoff
Erran Oe
FAA
N. Wrenn ST
Worldwide News Cooperative
Kenneth MacDonald
The
Des Moines Register
Ship Builder In Shipbuilding
Sanitone
Andi
Graeari, Tke
Malaya
East of India
PCS
N. Main
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