Safer Landing Gear Approved for DC-3 Crosswind
The Civil Aeronautics Administration announced approval of 40 mph crosswind capable undercarriage for DC-3 planes. Tests with a Goodyear production model and a Goodyear-built mirror and CAA plane, conducted along the west coast and at Lubbock Texas, showed safe landings in winds up to 40 mph even when wind angles are off runway.
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D. W. Rentzel
Civil Aeronautics
United States
Challenger Airlines Co
Vernal
Goodyear Aircraft Co
CAA
West Coast
Goodyear
Chicago
Lubbock
Tex
E. S. Hensley
Office of Aviation Safety
Goodyear Co
Pedestrian Deaths Decline in 1948 Traffic Lineup
The 1949 Accident Facts yearbook reports 9 850 pedestrian deaths in 1948, a 6 percent drop from 1947’s 10 450. It notes pedestrians were fewer than two vehicle collision deaths for the first time since typing began. Also mentions cherry tree gum in felts and Peru's 1936 compulsory social security.
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National Safety Council
Peru
Oil Birthday Observed Nationally August 27th
The oil industry marked its 1859 anniversary on August 27, the day Col. Edwin L. Drake and William A. Smith completed the first commercial oil well near Titusville, Pennsylvania. Drake and Smith faced obstacles, with Drake drilling 1000 feet after securing Smith’s help at double pay. their success opened industrial growth, tax revenue, and employment for millions.
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Titusville
Pennsylvania
Col
Edwin L. Drake
New Haven
Conn
William A
Billy" Smith
Salin
Tarentum
Jake
Wester Pennsylvania
Ten
Drake
Billy” Smith
Smith
Nature
Uncle Billy
Col. Drake
Drake's Folly to Drake's Wonder Signals Oil Era Birth
The passage notes a shift from Drake's Folly to Drake's Wonder, marking a new era and industry. It credits foresight and progressiveness in the oil sector for advancing petroleum usage and contributing to the purity and growth of the United States.
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Drake
United States
Stars and songs highlight 1940s showbiz chatter
Column notes Rita Hayworth's star status in Born Yesterday and debates talent over name. Also spotlights Vaughn Monroe charting hits and Johnny Bradford, Wayne King, Eddy Howard, Frank Laine, Vic Damone with new releases and Mercury parade entries.
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Port
Wfarie Wilson
Apriia
Columbia Pictures
Rita Hayworth
Princes.s
Marie
Miss Hagworth
Vaughn Monroe
Claude Thornhill
Johnny Bradford
Jones Beach
Waynying
Alwate Eddy Howard
Howard
Franka Laine
Vic Damoyje
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East
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Bhone
Uintah Packing CO
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Gorry
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