Helium Airships Rise Again in a New Era of Travel
A lively feature argues for reviving dirigibles as a safe, economical transport option. Citing NASA talks, the Goodyear example, and global plans from Russia to South America, it highlights helium as a lifting gas, improved guidance, and weather forecasting. The piece notes economic limits but sees potential in energy-short times.
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Krutz Stehling
Goodyear
Houston
Johnson Space Center
Siberia
Organization of American States
NASA
South America
Arizona
Salute to Lindy exhibit features Mitton Caniff collage
A Saturday display at the Convention Center will showcase a Mitton Caniff collage on Charles A. Lindbergh's flying career. The artwork includes scenes from Kelly and Brooks Fields in 1924, Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, Paris and London receptions, and his World War II Pacific service among other milestones.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Mitton Caniff
Steve Canyon
Lindy
Convention Center
Caniff
Brooks Field
Cadet Lindbergh
Kelly Field
Lindbergh
le Bourget Field
Paris
London
Air Service Reserve Corps
Young Flyer
Orient
Pacific
Hawatt
Steve Canyon Creator Salutes Lindy On 50th Flight Anniversary
Miltion Caniff, Steve Canyon creator, draws a special salute to Charles A Lindbergh for the 50th anniversary of the famous flight. The piece will be displayed at Salute to Lindy at the Convention Center during San Antonio Armed Forces Week with former astronaut Charles Duke as banquet speaker. Tickets priced 12.9 dollars per person are available by mail.
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San Antonio
Air Forte
Army Air Corps
Steve Canyon
Lindy
Milton Cutmtt
Rolige
Charles A. Lindbergh
Chiscote
Atlaetic
Cent
Convention Center
The
Slane
Mir Forte Association of
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Caniff
Lindbergh
Charles Duke
Duke
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space
Naga Spe
John Spencer
Pi Itional Bank
Greater
River Walk Panel Backs Billboard Ban and Fences
The River Walk Advisory Commission endorsed a proposed city ordinance amendment banning business billboards visible from the River Walk and urged fencing between parking lots and the river to shield sightlines. The action, taken at Stockman’s Restaurant, precedes City Council consideration along with riverfront renovation plans and floodgate management concerns raised by Don Woods of the Casa Rio concession.
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River Walk Advisory Commission
Stockman’s Restauran
Advisory Commission
Justine
Pasco del Ri Hatal
San Antonio
Woods
Actin
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Nuttong! Association of Credit Managers
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