Ballooning: A Quiet Thrill for Space Dreamers
Capt. Joseph W. Kittinger Jr and Don Piccard discuss ballooning as an affordable, silent path to high altitude exploration. They note balloons differ from planes, describe a new plastic hot air model, and share dreams of a balloon lifted space lab and astronaut ambitions.
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New York
UPI
Joseph W. Kittinger Jr
Air Force
Don Piccard
Piccard
Kittinger
Lover's Lane
Division of Aerospace Research
Space Laboratory
Jean Piccard
University of Minnesota
Credit Union Dinner and Officers Election
Members of the Advance-Ross Credit Union and their families or guests meet at 6 30 p m today in the Moose Lodge for a dinner followed by an officers election The guest speaker will be Robert Meeker of the Iowa Credit Union League.
Winter Drivers Excuses Not Valid Says Safety Officials
Robert A Campbell of the Illinois traffic division urges drivers to rely on visibility and preparation rather than excuses after winter accidents. His tips from the National Safety Council include keeping windshields clear and headlights on in daytime snowstorms, checking wiper blades and defrosters, ventilating to prevent fogging, and using reinforced tire chains in severe snow or ice conditions.
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Robert A. Campbell
Tlinois Traffic Division
Association of State and Provincial Safety Co-ordinators
Campbell
National Safety Council
Autograph Gwinnett Signature Sells for Six Thousand
A Gwinnett autograph, among Georgia’s Declaration signers, sold at auction for $6,000. The 1773 deed bearing the signer’s name highlights the enduring value of Revolutionary era signatures and collectible documents.
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Button Gwinnett
Georgia
Gwinnett
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Nancy Whan
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Raoul Levy
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Katanga
Moise Tshombe
Montgomery Ward
Hector
Hou
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