New Ion Engine Promises Faster Space Rockets
NASA researchers in Cleveland report a new ion propulsion engine achieving speeds near 100000 mph in tests at the Lewis Laboratory. The model runs 50 hours with 55 to 58 percent efficiency and aims for 80 to 90 percent later. Ion engines use cesium and tungsten, require orbiting to overcome atmospheric resistance, and face high fuel costs.
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Cleveland, Ohio
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lewis Laboratory
Naional Aeronautics and Space Administration
Howard J. Childs
Detroit
Flu Outbreaks Sweep Across Nine States
The Associated Press reports nine states facing flu outbreaks with four showing Asian flu. States named include Texas Tennessee Kentucky Ohio Michigan California Nevada Utah and Hawaii. Seattle epidemiologist warns of spread from Los Angeles Rose Bowl travelers. National public health officials anticipate fewer cases than prior outbreaks.
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Associated Press
Arthur S. Flemming
Flemming
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
California
Nevada
Utah
Hawaii
Seattle
Wash
Los Angeles
R.T. Ravenholt
John Porterfield
Public Health Service
Refrigerator Death Ruled a Death by Own Action
In Lebanon Missouri 75 year old Rosa Uder cleared her refrigerator of food and placed a funeral policy for burial. Her body was found inside the refrigerator Tuesday by two officers after neighbors worried about her absence. Coroner Stanleigh R. Pelmer Jr. ruled it a death by own action.
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Lebanon
Rosa Uder
Stanleigh R. Pelmer Jr
Dr Moore Starts 1000 Mile Walk Across Britain
Dr Barbara Moore leads a six person group beginning a 1000 mile trek from John O'Groats to Land's End. The group includes two other women and four men aged 19 to 46, aiming for the length of Britain.
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John O‘groats
Scotland
Barbara Moore
Britain
John O’groats
Land’s End
England
Girls' School Revision Urged by College Experts
In Boston, a panel at the American Association of Colleges convention urged radical changes in women’s education. Opal D. David said women will have long lives and enter and remain in work, needing broader programs and more independent study. Elmira College president J Ralph Murray called for new curricula focusing on literacy and culture. Bridal Veil Falls noted in Yosemite National Park.
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Boston
American Assn. of
Opal D. David
American Council On Education
Ting
David
J. Ralph Murray
Elmira College
Sweet Daddy Grace Dies as Church Joins in Grief
Charlotte AP reports Sweet Daddy Grace died in a Los Angeles hospital two weeks before 78th birthday. Elder Sloan Harvell urged followers to rejoice, saying he is not dead but has gone to prepare a place. The House of Prayer for All People echoed with wailing and a later joyful dance with brass bands and speaking in tongues. The bishop notes the church roots and Grace's 1926 spread to 67 U.S. cities and a vast following.
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Sweet Daddy
Grace
Sloan Harvell
C. M. Grace
Daddy Grace
U. S
Charlotte
Los Angeles
Pelder Harvell
Man Doesn’t Want Out Asks for Prison Term
Harold de Tobin 38 pleaded guilty in Creemt Court to cashing a bogus $8 check. Judge Edward Eversole offered probation, but Tobin said he did not want probation and preferred prison to get away from his wife. The judge sentenced him to two years.
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Hilt Sboro
Harold de Tobin
Creemt
Edward Eversole
Tobin
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