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PAGE 7-PLAINDEALER, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 , 1971 space:,,- aeronautics ̂ FIRE PROTECTION WASHINGTON -- Out of necessity NASA has done a lot of work in fire protection and fire resistant materials. Of primary concern is the safety of astronauts who, when they are training in their spacecraft or on a space journey, are in an oxygen, rich environment. The need, then, is to equip the spacecraft with nonflam­ mable materials and do the same for the space luits. In achieving these ends, NASA has developed con- slderable expertise in Are re­ sistant materials; so much expertise, in fact, that the same specialists who made the recommendations for fire- proofing Apollo spacecraft after the fire that took the lives of astronauts Grissom, Chaffee and Young, were called on to see what could be done about flreproofing the Delta Queen, last of the stern-wheel riverboats. This historic riverboat may be banished from the waterways as unsafe unless the owners take measures to reduce the fire hazards. And these meas­ ures were clearly laid out by the space scientists who studied the problem. Part of the solution would be in the use of fire resistant paints developed in the space program. And of course, part would be in other materials such as non-flammable fab­ rics, also spinoffs from space research. Now we learn that this same kind of technology is being applied to fire pro­ tective outfits for possible use by fire departments across the country. As a matter of fact in the next few months NASA, in cooperation with the Inter­ national Association of Fire, fighters, will be testing fire protective garments devel­ oped at the Manned Space­ craft Center in' Houston for use by NASA rescue crews. The new clothing includes thermal underwear, a cover- all, chaps, two types of trousers, two jackets and two "proximity" suits which permit fire fighters to move closer to the fire or even enter the flames if necessary. The nonflammable mate- rials in these garments in­ clude several layers of such material as Durette, Fluorel- coated Durette and Fypro. The number and location of cities in which this pro­ tective clothing will be tested has not been determined, but It is going to be very in­ teresting to see what the recommendations are from the local fire departments, whose tests will be compared with those to be conducted simultaneously with the U.S. Bureau of Standards. Comment On Sports y BASEBALL * * * BY PETE FRITCHIE St. Petersburg, Fie. --How much do spring training records mean? This has been argued for many decades, those saying the result of play in the Grape­ fruit and Cactus leagues often indicates how the season will do, others claiming training games mean little. It all depends. Some years much can be learned in Florida and Arizona. This year the hottest team in the Grapefruit League was the Chicago White Sox, training in Sarasota. But few expect the Sox to win a league pennant, even a division­ al championship. The New York Yankees, training at Port Lauderdale, lost twelve straight but no one expects them to do that badly in regular-season play. Never­ theless, the showing of the White Sox probably means some­ thing; the team which last year was close to the worst in its league will be tougher this year, especially in pitching. The Cincinnati Reds didn't run away with things in Florida but they are favorites never­ t h e l e s s b e c a u s e o f a l l t h a t talent. The Pirates, only thirty miles from the Reds (at Tampa) in Bradenton, had the best Na­ tional League record in spring play and are favorites in their division. How much spring play means depends, to a large extent, on managers. Are they trying out new players primarily, or trying to win games primarily? If one knows the answer to that ques­ tion he can appreciate Cactus and Grapefijrit League statis­ tics much more thoroughly. Spring games also give a good clue about team morale, the spirit and determination of the various squads. f PORTS OF CALL f. FOR TRAVEL AND ADViNTURE EVERY&OPY VP/LET'S GO 6HOWEL ALL THAT "FAIR AND WARMER."OFF OF DRIVEWAY/ By Edward H. Sims This is the time of year to tour the Deep South if one likes spring, picturesque gardens a n d l a w n s . T h e O l d S o u t h , extending from the Atlantic into east Texas, features an azalea show around Easter which prob­ ably is the high noon of nature's beauty in the region. Azaleas last from one to three or four weeks. Afterwards, they're not particularly hand­ some plants. But in gardens featuring wistaria and other spring blooms they make up a spectacular show during their bloom. Generally speakihg, one can look to Virginia and the eastern shore of Maryland and south­ ward as the beginning of the southern garden belt.Into North Carolina and South Carolina (especially around Charleston) and down on into Georgia and northern Florida gardens and lawns are at their peak within a period of several weeks. Westward, in Alabama, espe­ cially around Mobile and Mont­ gomery, up into Tennessee to some extent, and into Missis­ sippi,* Louisiana, Arkansas and east Texas, the same show is being staged. There are also, s i m u l t a n e o u s l y , i r i s , r o s e s , flowering cherries and peaches and many ground flowers. Aside from nature's floral beauty, this is a time of good weather in this section, except for occasional rains and cold spells, depending on how far south one is. It is a good time to tour historical sites and attractions because it's not too hot, as tni mid-summer. Despite chamber of commerce propaganda, bathing along the beaches is a risky projection in early April, except on the tip of southern Florida and in the keys, so don't plan on it. The mountains, from north­ western Georgia into Maryland, are beautiful this time of year, though they can be chilly. The Blue Ridge Parkway is worth a drive and one can see a spec­ tacular panorama all the way from Leesburg, Virginia, down through Roanoke, into Tennes­ see to Ashville and on into Georgia. North Carolina contains the highest mountains east of the R o c k i e s ( d e s p i t e c o n t r a r y claims in some states) and Pisgah Park and the area around Mount Mitchell offer wonderful scenery, with bears and other wildlife and flora, but one can also wait till May or June to scale these heights, for these mountains are near or above 6,000 feet, and the tem­ perature drops, on the average, about two degrees a thousand feet, so that 70-degree weather atseaLtfvelwouldbe 58 degrees or evell colder at this altitude. .Friendship ILh Flower P- "--Seeds rriiirri X Friendship Blooms... at McHenry Savings McHENRY S A V I N G S A L O A N A S S I C I A T I Q N Come in for your free Friendship Flower seeds (American Marigolds) When you plant your Friendship Flower seeds they'll grow and grow . . . just like your account at McHenry Savings. If you don't have an account at McHenry Savings, come in for your Friendship Flower seeds -- and talk to our staff about the type of account that fits your needs. McHenry Savings & LOAN ASSOCIATION 1209 Green Street, McHenry Phone 815/385-3000 • ;spoRrspcoR/vfRf WW- m wi as i .and get more from the GOOD YEARS t?-, ^ •y Francis Nugcat HE MFtt, H/MOSf &.?£/}f 7T> WMLD CMWP/£>A/SJS/P /A' '963, 4 J77?OAlly /}££: 7~0 (LL/MB 7~£> tve 77) r 4̂ /} j A/. .. CY YouM(j WIME# TOO., H49-V >6 JSTKA/6MT AT 7WZ J57#XT OA BiJl SZOMPFD /V 77/-E? 3£<rS>A/£> MAIF Ot 7H£- TO FJAJ/S/J M77S AA' /8 -J2. ££>££>. /S£ n£W -ZS' 6>AM£S //Y. > 9 6 9 . . . A Southerner who says his group isn't officially organized, and doesn't want publicity, sug gests there might be merit in a general "swap" club for the re tired. He's talking about the swapping of talent, services and advice among hobbyists. The group, he says, has fre quent meetings at the local coffee shop Someone building a barbe­ cue pit, or patching a concrete wall, for example, can receive advice, on-the-job supervision, and sometimes a little help, merely by presenting his plans to the "board." Included in the group of re tiree's are such varied occupations as bricklayers, carpenters, archi tect, plumber, painter, etc., as well as a smattering of allied oc­ cupations, Someone with an idea may find someone else has a com plete set of plans or has had ex perience with a similar project One person may be familiar with the type of materials needed for such a job and know where such may be acquired If more than one type of skill is needed for the job. there is sor.etimes a swapp­ ing of services--"you help me with yours." Many plans and ideas, of course, never get past the talking stage "But," writes our corres­ pondent, "there is often as much enjoyment talking about how a job could be done, or should be done, as there is in the actual doing. When someone says, 'I have an idea to present to the Board," we all perk up our ears. You can be real sure his idea is going to get a thorough going over before someone is able to change the subject." We must agree, the mutual aid program sounds like a good thing. We're also pretty sure only good times are had at the coffee "board" sessions. ' ' * MI-PLACE (EATING HOUSE & DRINKING PLACE) FOR A PLEASANT DINING SURPRIZE VISIT JACK & REG MARTYN AT MI-PLACE ....Lunch from 11:00 ^MODERATE ....Dinner from 5:00 PRICES ....Children's menu always available •Late Nite Sandwiches & Carryouts Everyday •Fish Fry Friday Open :Til 1:00 Weeknites; Til 2:00 Fri.-Sat. Closed Wed. 1237 N. 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