Bathysphere records and depths push ocean study forward
The bathysphere set an official deep sea diving record by reaching 3,028 feet in 1934, a feat achieved by Dr. Charles Beebe and Otis Barton after earlier 800 and deeper dives off Bermuda. This era of exploration spurred better diving chambers and later bathyscapes and bathyscaphes for deeper voyages.
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New York Zoological Society
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Otis Barton
California
Marianas Trench
Pacific Ocean
Gas Versus Matches Heat Comparison
A historical note explains that burning between 1000 and 1200 wooden matches would produce the same heat as one cubic foot of natural gas, illustrating a practical energy equivalence.
Original Sports Heroes On Frontier Oarsmen and Rifmen
The earliest American sports focused on endurance and marksmanship with oarsmen and riflemen racing to win prestige and honor on the frontier.
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United States
Union Drive Sparks Talk Of Film Mogul Union
Hollywood AP veteran reports the Screen Producers Guild launches organizing drive to secure contracts with movie and TV companies. Founded 1950 the guild seeks pension parity and industry contracts while planning recruitment and negotiations.
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Hollywood
U. S
General Motors
Screen Producers Guild
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Lou Greenspan
Producers Guild
Producers Association
Organization of Film Companies
Greenspan
Kennedy aide disputed over manuscript and memorandum
Manchester said the manuscript for a joint document was not written by the senator but by a representative. He claimed Kennedy "liquidated" their memorandum of understanding which required final text to be approved by Jacqueline Kennedy and Robert Kennedy. Eisenhower reportedly commented to Manchester.
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Do Hats Matter in Cold Weather Says Dr. Molner
A readers' mail column covers hat use in cold weather, noting hats are optional for healthy teens in 10 to 40 degree winds, with earmuffs advised for frostbite risk. Other questions address nicotine poisoning symptoms, uric acid gout, depilatory creams for a daughter, and a shingles booklet offer.
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Candid Camera Replaced By New Approach On CBS
AP writer Cynthia Lowry reports that Candid Camera on CBS shifts from its usual practical joke format to a new approach. Allan Funt, the producer, appears to endorse the change as a major adjustment after seasons of exposing unsuspecting citizens.
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New York
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Allan Funt
Pinochio at CBS and Ice Capades Highlight NBC Lineup
TV listings note Pinocchio on CBS 7:30 to 8:30 with a musical adaptation for children. NBC airs Highlights of the Ice Capades of 1967 from 8 to 9 featuring Jimmy Durante hosting a lineup of skating acts and guest stars.
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Aja Zanova
Tommy Litz
Otto
Maria Jelinek
Phil Romayne
Cathy Steele
Freddie Trenkler
Hans Leiter
Danny Thomas
Guys and Geishas
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Jack Jones
Jonathan Winters
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Television Schedule Roanoke and Charlotte Stations
Local listings for WSLL Roanoke Channel 10 and WSOC Charlotte Channel 9 show daytime and evening lineups. Programs include Another World, Divorce Court, The Monkees, Jeannie, Captain Nice, Road West, Superman, Mike Douglas, News, Huntley Brinkley, Tonight Show, and Rifleman among others.
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Felony Squad
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Roanoke
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