Neon Gas Proves Superior Breathing Mix for Deep Divers
Atlantic City reports neon gas may offer safer and more efficient deep sea respiration. Tests in 650 foot simulations show neon free of nitrogen narcosis risks and improve communication and speed under water compared with air and helium. Dr. Heinz R. Schreiner presented findings for the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology noting the potential for a new life-support gas in ocean exploration.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Lincoln
Heinz R. Schreiner
Ocean Systems, Inc
Tonawanda
N.Y
Western Hemisphere
Federation of American
Schreiner
3 dimensional rick rack picture pattern 7066
Pierce Brookes promotes a 3D rick rack design that forms roses. Pattern 7066 includes directions and transfer for an 10 by 18 inch picture. Price 35 cents with 15 cents extra for mailing. Order from Alice Brooks Winchester Evening Star Needlecraft Dept. New York.
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Alice Brooks
Winchester Evening Star
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N.Y
America
New Museum
Break-in Reported at OConnell Air Conditioning
Police investigated a break-in at 28 Wolfe Street where copper pipe valued at $80 was stolen from OConnell Air Conditioning. A separate entry was reported at Senseny Park maintenance shop with a broken lock and a two foot square hole punched in a door.
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O’connell
Wolfe St
Senseny Park
Editor Dr Paul Sanders Named to State Higher Education Panel
Gov. Godwin appointed Dr. Paul D. Sanders of Richmond editor of Southern Planter to the State Council of Higher Education, replacing Sol W. Rawls Jr. Sanders serves until June 30, 1969. The governor also reappointed five Board of Purchases and Supply members: Cassell of Blacksburg Wheeler Williams Smyth Jr. and Garrette of Lynchburg plus others from Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Paul D.sanders
Southern Planter Magazine
Godwin
State Council of Higher Education
Byrd Seeks Four Year Senate Term In Democratic Primary
The gubernatorial-esque primary features Boothe versus Byrd and Spong versus Robertson, held tomorrow ahead of the July 12 voting day. Byrd aims to complete an unexpired four year term, succeeding his retired father, while Robertson runs for a full six year term.
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Boothe
Byrd
Spong
Robertson
Senate
Moscow truck driver self immolates over Viet Nam service
A 26 year old Ukrainian truck driver, Didyk, poured gasoline on himself in a central Moscow square near Lubianak Prison and burned to death after being repeatedly rejected for Viet Nam service. Eyewitnesses and Russian sources confirmed the act occurred in Dzershinsky Square and the victim died later at Burdenko military hospital. Police declined to comment.
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Moscow
Ukraine
Viet Nam
Nikolai Didyk
Didyk
Dzershinesky Square
Lubianak
Secret Police
Burdenko Military Hospital
Zuigres
Don River
Foreign Ministry
Invention of the Fuel Cell by Sir William Grove
English physicist Sir William Grove invented the fuel cell in 1839. The device converts fuel and oxygen directly into electricity, marking an early milestone in energy conversion technology.
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Sir William Grove
Rates Rise on FHA and VA Home Loans in New Round
The government raised FHA and VA loan rates from 4.5 to 5 percent, with the total borrowing cost for FHA loans at 6.5 percent. The move tightens money and may raise monthly payments by about three dollars on a $15,000 loan, while lowering the up front points charged. VA loans now carry the highest rate yet, and some FHA multi family programs also see increases.
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Washington
Fedral Housing Administration
Veterans Administration
Wright Patman
Dtex
House
FHA
Patman
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Johnson Administration
Robert C. Weaver
Housing and Urban Development
William J. Driver
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Clearbrook Firemen Reelect Officers and Directors
The Clearbrook fire company elected five directors and seven officers last night. Reelected for another term were W. H. Lawrence Jr president Walter T. Anderson vice president William O Boden secretary Claude T Gore treasurer Raymond MacMillan Jr chief and two assistant chiefs William O Boden and Edward C Lawrence. Five directors were elected to 3 year terms Henry B Cline William O Boden Grover Teets Huyette Light and John Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearbrook Fire Company
W. H. Lawrence, Jr
Walter T. Anderson
William O. Boden
Claude T. Gore
Raymond MacMillan, Jr
William O, Boden
Edward C. Lawrence
Henry B. Cline
William O
Boden
Grover Teets
Huyette Light
John Smith
Practice Bomb Fires 3000 Acre Woods in Dare County
An Air Force F 105 dropped a practice bomb on a bombing range in Dare County near Manteo. The resulting brush fire burned over 3000 acres and stayed away from inhabited areas as firefighters battled the blaze amid light drizzle hoping rain would aid suppression.
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Mantec
N.C
Air Force
Dare County
Manteo
Horse Kills Secret Service Agent's Daughter Near LBJ Ranch
The 11 year old daughter of a Secret Service agent assigned to the LBJ ranch detail was killed by a horse behind the Johnson City home. The girl tied a rope around the horse's neck and waist, was dragged around the pen, and the horse jumped a fence. The sheriff said the saddle was not in use and the reason for tying the rope remains unclear. The Knetsch family lives near President Johnson's Texas White House.
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Johnson City
Tex
Secret Service
LBJ
Nancy Knetsch
Clarence Knetsch
Valley man loses suit over fatal Strasburg crash
A Shenandoah County jury ruled against plaintiff Fred W. Hottle administrator of Harold Schefft's estate in a 35000 damage suit arising from a fatal Aug 4 1964 highway accident near Strasburg. The case named Colleen Holliday of Strasburg and car operator William T. Gorsuch.
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Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Strasburg
Colleen Pingley Holliday
Harold Collis Schefft
Fred W. Hottle
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U.S
Harry F. Byrd, Jr
Virginia State Senate
Watkins M. Abbitt
Rick Rack
By Pierce Brookes
Crider & Shockey
Winchester
Clearbrook
Horse
President Johnson
Knetsch
Texas White House
W. W. Robinson
Bernard
F.groves
Bernard F. Groves
Sealmark
Rock of Ages
Life Magazine
Bernard Groves
E. Boscawen St
Elegance
Caprice
Chevrolet
Bermuda
UT A
Cadillac Corp
Loudoun ST
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