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Newspaper
Lovington Leader
Location
Lovington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1955
Page
5
John Van Guilder explains a mirror photography trick using a simple camera and flash. Ensure neither the camera nor the flash reflects in the mirror, then add the distance camera mirror to subject mirror distance to set placement. With care, you can capture unique snapshots that impress those not aware of the technique.
Agriculture Secretary Benson argues price supports alone cannot fix surpluses and urges colleges to provide clear public education on farm policy. He likens surplus to a car stuck in mud and says experts should explain government limits. Nixon consults with Carlson and Arends on a new farm bill.
Mr and Mrs Lowell Hennington of Seaside California won a bet by eating healthfully for a week for 8.50 or less. They cut cereals, meat in lunches, bought cheaper coffee and used garden produce, recording every price. the wife says the daily cost averaged 1 18, and the husband jokes about the outcome.
Jacqueline Cochran praises oil men for advancing aviation fuels and cosmetics while highlighting the role of competition in driving invention. She notes 100 octane gasoline in WWII WASPs, jet fuels, and the extensive use of oil-derived compounds in everyday products from squeeze bottles to lipstick.
Mrs Helen Rose reported jewelry worth three thousand dollars stolen from a cloakroom near where she received an honorary degree at Emerson College. The incident highlights a security lapse during the ceremony.
A voice extols gasoline as the industry’s unseen partner, noting 1950s fuel now 50 percent more efficient than 1920s, with similar price levels adjusted for taxes. It credits competition among oil companies for continuous improvements and predicts tomorrow’s fuel will be even better.
Walter L. Barkdull reports that the NACA announced progress on intercontinental missiles potentially reaching speeds of 15,000 mph. Transpiration cooling may manage heat, with wind tunnels planned to test up to 15,000 mph and 1,200 degree conditions. Ballistic and glide missiles are under study, with staged development anticipated from 5,000 mph up. The V-2 at 3,500 mph remains the highest speed previously known.
In Shawano Wisconsin Sanford Hoffman of Gresham applied his brakes to avoid a skunk crossing the road. His car struck another vehicle causing an estimated $200 in damage.
UPI report cites 165 hawthorn species in United States forests per tree expert Martin L. Davey Jr. The hawthorn is more numerous than the elk, which has six species, not counting hybrids and other varieties.
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