Word: weathers
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...jets simplify the job of the engineer, since they have fewer dials to watch; on the other hand, flying itself has become steadily more complex, which means that the engineer, were he a pilot, might profitably take over some pilot duties such as checking navigation and monitoring radioed weather reports. Yet even this argument runs into trouble from the engineers. Their case is that the big new jets, like every plane since World War I's "Jenny," are more-not less-complex, need a highly trained mechanic-engineer. While there may be fewer engine instruments to watch, the electrical...
...seemed so easy and so pleasant that last week's opening day with the Dodgers lulled some San Francisco fans into thinking they had actually imported a winner. The weather was balmier than any Bay City afternoon is supposed to be in spring. Centerfielder Willie Mays, who may wind up the season as the team's only visible means of support, hit two for five. The vaunted rookies, First Baseman Orlando Cepeda, Third Baseman Jim Davenport and Outfielder Willie Kirkland, outperformed their promise. For the moment, life was wonderful...
...travelers will spend some $18 billion to see the U.S. in 1958. From Cape Cod (tourist inquiries up 40%) to California, warm weather vacation business is booming, thanks partly to easy-credit mechanisms. Items...
According to Love, the varsity has turned in some good times in practice races. "This squad can work out well," he asserted. "Despite bad weather, we have got in good work...
...Tiger team is dominated by returning lettermen, but has been handicapped by bad weather which has kept practice down to a minimum. Princeton has also lost its star hitter. First baseman Carl Belz (brother of the pitcher), who batted .337 on last year's team, injured his ankle about ten days ago and will be out of action this afternoon...