NS-1 Fastest Plane Sparks Speculation and Secrets
The article discusses the NS-1 rocket plane claimed to fly faster than sound, with officials noting sonic speeds but keeping exact figures secret. It notes speeds near 760 mph at sea level, 1,060 mph at 40,000 feet, and potential 1,700 mph at 80,000 feet, with references to NS-2 and XS-2 development and the need for carrier aircraft. It mentions limited existing aircraft and legal Open Forum letters rules.
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Delwein Pool Attracts Civic Platform For New School
The Register outlines a civic platform urging expansion of the Delwein swimming pool area to support a new Harika School and extended high school facilities, including hospital parking areas and lake Delwein seating improvements.
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Sues Movies IDPA Plan as Federal Action Costs Rise
The DIA sues over a federal action plan with allocations totaling millions and bids rising as costs grow. Some bids filed last fall have increased about 10 percent to cover higher costs. Estimated costs run from 14.40 to 20.30 per square foot, with full instruction delayed for months or over a year. Nine hospital projects approved last week would add 275 beds.
Open Forum weighs Oelwein business and liberty in council debate
Open Forum details a June 15 Oelwein city council meeting at city hall debating whether a new grocery store impacts property values or human needs. It contrasts inflated property values with real community benefits and questions local priorities before noting leadership shifts in the Boston symphony and Hood Rubber.
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Big day at Republican National Convention in Philadelphia
Reporters parse bold questions of world importance as the convention opens. Gossip swirls about Clare Boothe Luce’s hair, Mrs Thomas Dewey’s dress, and the age of Congresswomen since Chicago four years ago. The piece teases attire and domestic life amid political talk.
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Earl Warren
Important Committee Posts for Iowa GOP Delegates
Philadelphia reports Iowa delegates shaping convention work with R B White Ottumwa on labor and welfare sub committee. Des Moines Ray Garber on rules and Mt Pleasant Emily Anderson on resolutions. Georgia delegation split Taft and Dewey. James Hilke mentioned as potential Georgia governor candidate if seated. Powell of Ottumwa entertains Iowa reporters as site selection looms. Delegates expect late night finishing business and Friday return home.
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Race Against Progress at the Smoky Hill River
Lawrence Kan A university project rushes to map archeological deposits dating to 1000 B C before flooding from the new Kansas City dam. Researchers race to recover artifacts and preserve history as water levels rise.
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Boston Goes Modern: Electric Lamps Replace Gas Lights
Boston will begin a five year modernization program to replace 8900 gas street lamps with electric lamps. Mayor James M. Curley announced the plan will start in sections of the city where overhead or underground cables are available.
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