Union Carbide unveils new fire truck with massive specs
Union Carbide showcases a fully loaded fire truck weighing 39 000 pounds and measuring 26 1/2 by 8 by 11 1/2 feet. Powered by a 549 cubic inch V 8 LPG system it carries a 2000 pound dry chemical system and 1000 gallon foam. It features a 1250 gpm pump and two monitors with 1200 feet of 2 1/2 inch hose and 400 feet of 1 1/2 inch hose. Fire Protection official Pete Ozenberger notes modernization since 1957 and the device will be deployed at the plant while the old unit remains in reserve.
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Union Carbide
Carbide
Pete Ozen
Panty Hose Facts and Run Behavior
Panty hose are nylon regardless of brand with finishing choices driving stretch. Higher twist increases elasticity but may prevent return to shape causing bagging. Knit type governs runs with plain knit more prone, interlocked meshes run up but not down, and locked knits resist runs. Heavier opaque hose resist runs more than sheer varieties. The first fortified cereal with eight vitamins appeared about ten years ago.
Personal Changes Set At Amoco Refinery
Four personnel changes will be made at the American Oil Company's Texas City refinery according to an announcement by refinery manager L.V. Durland. Shelby C. Pierce, coordinator results management, will be transferred to another company location in June, 1972. The Pierce transfer location in the refining, transportation and engineering department will be announced soon.
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American Oil Company
Texas City
Shelby C. Pierce
Pierce
Rare Chinese Collection Shown at MFA Houston In Jan
One hundred fifty pieces of rare Chinese gold silver and porcelain from the Kempe Collection in Stockholm will be shown at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston from January 12 to February 13, 1972. Carl Kempe began collecting in the 1930s to outline the history of Chinese white porcelain from Tang to 19th century, with precious metal objects spanning about 2000 years. The exhibition, first opening in New York, travels the United States under the International Exhibitions Foundation and is presented with Swedish ambassador Hubert de Besche's patronage.
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Kempe
Stockholm
Sweden
Museum of Fine Arts
Houston
Carl Kempe
Asia House
New York City
United States
International Exhibitions Foundation
Hubert de Besche
VA Cuts Red Tape in Veterans Benefit Proof
The Veterans Administration announced new regulations reducing proof requirements for birth certificates and marriage licenses in veterans benefit applications. P J Mims, VA Regional Director in Houston, said less formal proof is acceptable. In related moves, Michael J Demetrios will replace Pierce as coordinator results management after prior assignments in refinery divisions. Campbell transfers within the El Dorado refinery to Texas City effective January 3, with his wife also residing there.
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Vetrans Administration
P.J. Mims
Houston
Michael J. Demetrios
Pierce
Campbell
el Dorado (Ark
Texas City
Opera Singers to Perform in Houston Boris Godunov
The National Opera Institute awarded 28 grants for study and career advancement with auditions in Dallas Los Angeles Baltimore New York and Chicago. Two grantees Edna Garabedian and Thomas McKinney will star in Houston Opera's Boris Godunov on January 18 2123 alongside Norman Treigle. Edna Garabedian mezzo soprano and Thomas McKinney tenor from Hollywood will sing Innkeeper Xenia's Nurse and Stchelkalov respectively. Earline Ballard received a two year grant of 5000 per year as Houston Grand Opera representative.
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Houston Opera
National Opera Institute
Dallas
Los Angeles
Baltimore
New York
Chicago
Boris Godunov
Norman Treigle
Edna Garabedian
San Mateo
California
Xenia
Thomas McKinney
Hollywood
Stchelkalov
Duma
Houston
Earline Ballard
Houston Grand Opera
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