X21 Wing Touts Turbulence Reduction For Long Range Flight
Air Force funds the X21 experimental plane to cut boundary layer turbulence by suction slots along the wing. Northrop Norair leads research showing 40 percent drag reduction enabling longer flight and heavier payloads. Navy covertly studies applying the principle to underwater vehicles for range and speed gains.
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Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Air Force
Navy
Avon
Northrop Corp
Norair
U.S
Mercenariins
Northrop
State's Auto Insurance Law Is Challenged
Virginia's April 1 petition argues the State Corporation Commission ignored investment income of insurers when approving the new rate schedule and that SCC rate making stifles real competition. Appeals from SCC orders are right, but a stay may require a bond to cover higher rates pending final decision. observers say Young may not post such a bond.
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Richmond
Virginia
Young
State Corporation Commission
SCC
Policeman Given 10 Day Suspension in Chesapeake
Inspector R C Hardy, Chesapeake's second ranking officer, was suspended for 10 days for conduct unbecoming an officer. Police Chief Wilbur E Sears announced the action but did not specify the violated rule.
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Chesapeake
R. C. Hardy
Wilbur E. Sears
Hardy
Sears
Novel method for nerves via rooftop climb in London
London AP report describes Frank Gatesmen climbing a 500 foot TV tower after breakfast to test his nerve. Police questioned him. he said the ascent was to restore self confidence following a recent unsettling event. He added the incident created public fuss he has yet to assess its effect on him.
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London
Frank Gatesmen
Gatesman
California women repaint hydrants by color clash
In San Rafael California three women painted their fire hydrants to match nearby homes with green white and mauve tones. A fire department crew repainted the hydrants in standard color yellow restoring uniformity.
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San Rafael
Calif
Nelson named dean of Medical College of Virginia
Dr Kin Loch Nelson will become dean of the Medical College of Virginia school of medicine on July 1, succeeding Dr William F Malone. Nelson, a professor of medicine at MCV, was appointed to the post yesterday.
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Richmond
Kinloch Nelson
Medical College of Virginia
School of Medicine
William F. Malone
Nelson
MCV
Malone to leave MCV for associate role with AMA
Dr Malone leaves the Medical College of Virginia to join the American Medical Colleges as associate director. The executive committee of the board of visitors approves the career move and notes the transition date.
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The
Board of Visitors
Dr. Malone
MCV
American Medical Colleges
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