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Settings for any production of Peter Pan are an especial challenge since the script calls for seven different scene changes. However, William D. Roberts has provided some sparkling and highly imaginative ones for Group 20, complete with toadstool benches and a foldaway bed. Perhaps such a complicated show technically is a bit ambitious for a stage without a curtain. All set changes must be made by hand, and are, therefore, unduly long...

Author: By Harold Scott, | Title: Peter Pan | 8/13/1959 | See Source »

...FOLDAWAY SPARE TIRE, almost small enough to fit in glove compartment, will be brought out by Gates Rubber Co. Tire, which will last 1,000 miles, works like inner tube. After pulling flat tire from wheel, motorist loops Gates tire around rim, inflates it with carbon dioxide gas bottle in kit. Gates thinks tire will be boon to sportscar drivers who are cramped for luggage space...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Clock, Oct. 15, 1956 | 10/15/1956 | See Source »

...another point "Benson" asked a 53-year-old Canton plumber to get his blood tested. "Grandmother is sick," said Benson over the telephone, "and William and I have given our blood and are about done . . ." He also promised one Sally Onken (a $12,000 investor) a yellow convertible with "foldaway steps just like Margaret Truman...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CRIME: The Great Ford Swindle | 10/9/1950 | See Source »

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