Man Powered Flight Dream Captures British Experts
London AP reports the Man-Powered Flight Committee of the Royal Aeronautical Society pursues the goal of human powered flight. Emiel Hartman promotes a flapping wing while Dan Perkins favors a fixed wing with pedal driven propeller. Henry B. Irving leads the effort promising a two seat design and notes a prize in France and the Soviet interest.
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Actors Guild Approves Strike Vote in Hollywood
The Screen Actors Guild directors report over 83 percent support for strike authorization from 7 245 votes. A strike is not assured, as the Guild seeks residual payments for post 1948 major studio movie sales to television while studios contend actors were paid once. Independent producers have agreed to pay residuals on post 1948 films.
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Doctor and ex-model plotted deadly killing of wife
The court heard that Finch, a 42 year old surgeon, and Tre goff, 23, a former model and receptionist, allegedly plotted and carried out the murder of Barbara Jean Finch, 36. The penalty options range from five years to life for murder, or one to ten years for manslaughter, as the state argues.
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Three choices loom in Finch murder case
Los Angeles jury faces a possible verdict on first degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder for Dr. R. Bernard Finch and Miss Tregoff. Prosecutors seek death for Finch. defense says the couple went to discuss divorce and the gun discharged accidentally. Deliberations follow final arguments after a surprise juror lockup.
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