John Stevens and the steam locomotive origins of American rail
The article recounts John Stevens 76 year old steam locomotive trial near Stevens Institute in Hoboken and its role in proving steam power for travel. It notes his early charters for railroads in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, his failed investor bids, and his broader innovations including the first practical screw propeller and the steam ferry, with artifacts in the Smithsonian.
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Huboken
Bell
Edison
John Stevens
America
Philadelphia
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens
New Jersey
United States
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Smithsonian Institution
New York City
Hoboken
Phoenix
Jim Nabors embraces Gomer identity and rising fame
After 15 years fans still call him Gomer. Nabors says the nickname pleases him as he recalls a Kansas City fan lifting him up. The former Sylacauga, Alabama, native built a show business career with Las Vegas appearances and 20 plus record albums. He tours summer theaters and plans TV guest spots, including Carol Burnett and Sonny and Cher. He credits his Alabama roots and a business degree from the University of Alabama for grounding his rise in entertainment. He started in theater and small clubs before moving to fame.
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Albany
Jim Nabors
Gomer
Andy Griffith
Nabors
Kansas City
Las Vegas
Carol Burnett
Sonny and Cher
Tony Orlando
Dawn
Dinah Shore
20Th Century Fox
Sylacauga
Ala
University of Alabama
Horm
Los Angeles
Paycheck Avoids Outlaw Mold in Country Career
Johnny Paycheck, 35, rejects full outlaw label while acknowledging the outlaw image helps country music. He recalls a 15 year-old prison term for desertion and escape, bankruptcy filed this June listing 153000 assets and 89000 debts, and plans a September seventh album after touring.
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Nashville, Tenn
Johnny Paycheck
Paycheck
Waylon Jennings
Willie Nelson
David Allen Coe
New Hampshire
Billy Sherrill
Brunei to Move Large Southeast Asia Water Village
Brunei plans to resettle about 30 000 residents from Kampong Ayer the largest water village in Southeast Asia to dry land due to health and fire hazards. Many households show willingness for land with farming space privacy and reduced maintenance costs.
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Bandak Seri Begawan
Brunei
Southeast Asia
Kampong Ayer
Bandar Seri Begawan
Borneo
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Brother Electric
Woolco
Mays’ Hardware
Melart
Jewelers
T.S. Antennas
Radio Shack
Flute
Ye Olde Spirits Shop
Randall's Shell Station
Brownie
Frederick
W. 7Th St
Schley Ave
Frederick Shopping Center
Rob Ellen
Blue Mountain's Inn
Sherwin
Williams
Services
Beckley
He & Rublock C&p Telephone CO
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
L.klupt
D.D
P.A. Leland
Cleaners
Nationwide Insurance
Clan Mills Photographers
Powell Insurance
JOE the Motorist Self Service Laundry
U.S. Post Office
Frederick Bridal Shop
Woolworths
Martins’ Family Shoes
Pantry Pride
Sun
Horn & Horn Family
Merle Norman
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