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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1957
Page
13
The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute urges homeowners and businesses to act now to review and buy air conditioning units. Dealers offer stock, easy payments, and quicker installations before hot weather. 1956 saw over 1.6 million room AC units sold, with 1957 projected at 1.75 million. Check premises, proper size, electrical wiring, and reliable installers before purchase.
The article explains cooling capacity in tons and BTU per hour, noting 1 ton equals 12 000 BTU per hour and 288 000 BTU per day. It links tonnage to horsepower, and describes an in wall air conditioner designed for compact installation with various horsepower options and exterior conformity.
Malvern municipal Judge Wendell Epperson reviews his docket and recognizes the name Wendell Epperson charged with overtime parking. He pleads guilty and fines himself one dollar.
A starved tufted puffin was found in the air pipes of the German steam ship Hammond II in Vancouver. The bird is now at the city museum where curator Alan Best says it is eating furiously.
Description of using window fans to cool a home by exhausting hot air and drawing in cool air. Explains single and double fan setups for multi room cooling and notes easy installation and moderate purchase cost. Emphasizes comfort for work and rest.
A typical installation places the air handling unit in a first floor closet with the furnace blower driving air downward through a coil for cooling and dehumidification. The cooled air then enters the duct system under the floor while an outdoor weather proof refrigerating package condenses refrigerant without water.
Portable room air conditioners have been developed that can cool a living room during the day and be wheeled into the bedroom at night. Each installation takes one minute and needs no tools.
Town booster Harvey Tyrrell, a city policeman, spends 49 weeks a year patrolling Atlantic City. When vacation arrives he plans to spend three weeks in Atlantic City, explaining his dedication to the resort.
The Arizona Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson introduces an owl named Elvis. Director William H. Woodin notes the addition to the museum's native Southwest bird and animal collection.
A bird nicknamed for its odd hip swinging among owls showcases a distinctive display behavior. Researchers note the trait is rare and highlights this species’ quirky approach to movement.
Pikeville resident R C Roberson says his cow has produced 13 calves over six years in birth patterns that include twins and triplets. He notes that three of the calves inherited the trait and have since produced twin offspring.
Palm Springs California was historically called Agua Caliente in 1774, reflecting its hot springs and mineral waters. The name change marks early exploration by Spanish settlers and the area’s geothermal features.
F R Stine rushes to open a gasoline station when his car runs dry. Friend Bill Schumacher offers a lift, but Schumacher’s car also runs out of gas after six blocks. The pair then walks the remaining distance.
Aged car veered from its lane and began rolling inflicting a crushing leg injury against a sign post. Responders treated the man at the scene and transported him to a hospital for further care.
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