Helicopter pioneer Hiller envisions broad future for copters
Palo Alto based Hiller Helicopters led by Stanley Hiller Jr. grows to a $10.5 million annual output with 700 employees. The firm produces three production models, tests ramjet powered Hornet, and foresees aerial buses for urban travel. He notes consumer demand and cost hurdles slow rollout but expects widespread helicopter use someday.
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Stanley Hiller, Jr
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Civil Aeronautics Authority
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No Official Information On American POWs In Korea
The Defense Department said it has no information indicating that about 900 Americans captured in the Korean War are alive in Communist hands. Gen. Mark W. Clark was quoted by Henry J. Taylor as saying Reds still hold 931 Americans plus 13 sentenced recently for spying.
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This Is Your Army documentary shows U S Army readiness
A color film titled This Is Your Army illustrates U S Army readiness for immediate retaliation and highlights soldiers training and new weapons like atomic cannon guided missiles and rockets. Movietone News shot at more than 60 US installations and 10 foreign sites for a 55 minute public service film produced for the Army.
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Washington
U.S
Movie
Movietone News
United States
Council of Motion Picture Organizations, Inc
Induction and Training Milestones at Army Center
The report chronicles new soldiers inducted at a reception center and undergoing basic training under realistic battle conditions. It covers field maneuvers and training of troops operating highly technical weapons. Top Army commanders at Pentagon and in the field are shown at work.
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Washington
Smog Blamed for Thousands of Deaths in 1952 London
December smog over London was linked to about 4,000 deaths, highlighting a major air pollution disaster. Authorities faced calls for cleaner air policies and stricter emission controls in the capital.
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