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The article focuses on the construction and launch of Skylab, the real spacecraft, in the U.S. It provides information on the length, weight, and interior design of the spacecraft. The launch of the spacecraft on May 14, 1973 from Cape Kennedy, Florida will be operated by the astronauts Charles Conrad Jr., Paul J. Weitz, and Joseph P. Kerwin. The astronauts will have comfortable stay, and an ingenious waterless facility. The earth orbiting flight will be able to determine the capability of man to live and work in space for the extended period of time.

The article focuses on how Willys-Overland Motors Inc. entered into the manufacturing of military jeeps. It tells that the company's stockholder Ward M. Canaday appointed Delmer G. Roos as an engineer in 1938. Roos designed a four-cylinder engine which later became the jeep. It further informs that the jeep defeated the competitors of Willys-Overland Motors including Ford Motor Co. and the company Bantam.

The article offers information on the creation of big solid-fueled rockets using the liquid fuel systems for the space teams in the U.S. It states that federal government urges scientists to develop a family of big ballistic missiles with propulsion system after the World War II. In this regard, United Aircraft Corp. leads the creation of the missiles wherein designers try to assemble bundles of small fuels units, increase in size and powers of solid fueled rockets to produce the desired goal.

The article focuses on the railcar designs of Budd Co. which were selected at a competition in 1956 for trains to be put on several U.S. railroads. It says that the designs include the hi-level which is to be built for Santa Fe, New Mexico, Budd Hot Rod for New Haven, Connecticut, and tubular train for Pennsylvania. Also, Budd Co. asserts that different railroads require different kinds of trains, noting the situations in urban areas and the issues of travel duration for distinct destinations.

The article analyzes the impact of World War II on the planning and execution of the United States national defense program. The strategic importance of motor trucks in the transportation of military supplies is discussed. The design requirements of military vehicles as compared to similar commercial vehicles are presented, as well as the collaboration of U.S. Army engineers and commercial manufacturers to overcome those design challenges. Mass production techniques used by automotive manufacturers and plans for the expansion of existing industrial plants' capacity are also examined.

The article discloses the changes in the U.S. Ordnance Corp. under the leadership of Major General L. H. Campbell, Jr. Campbell divided the Ordnance Corps into district offices, wherein Ordnance branches and units were switched out of Washington, District of Columbia by the end of August 1942. At the end of October 1942, Campbell assigned military workers capable of making and designing military vehicles into the Tank-Automotive Center in Detroit, Michigan.

The article offers information on the successful completion of the Gemini-4 spacecraft developed by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). As stated, NASA scientists and engineers have prepared a set of 11 separate experiments to be run off by astronauts like James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White. Further it reports on the proposed mission of a new Gemini Titan mission to be run off about the middle of August 1965.

The article offers information on the services offered by European rail service operator Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits et des Grands Express Europeens, particularly with the operations of the Orient Express. It explores the basic business provided by the company for its passengers. A brief historical overview of the company as well as its financial performance is provided.

The article reports that the U.S. Air Force considers the possibility of developing Gemini spacecraft by 1964 or 1965 for exploration. It states that National Aeronautics and Space Administration, prime contractor of the Gemini spacecraft, has allocated 700 million dollars for the Gemini development program. It says that the Gemini spacecraft will incorporate the design of interest to military planners and will allow military pilots to have full control on the spacecraft.

The article reports on the plan of the San Francisco Bay area, California to build a 390 miles electric railway, which costs 1.89 billion dollars. A study of Stanford Research Institute for the project reveals that it will offer 12 cents saving to its commuters, but notes that its estimated 29 million dollars annual revenue will be insufficient to cover its operating and maintenance costs. It adds that the train gains interests among commuters as it will be operated at 75 miles per hour (mph).

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "...Revises Ideas of Military Vehicles" in the March 28, 1953 issue, "Texas Insurance Is Big, Too" in the March 28 issue, and "Not Enough Salesmen for a Hard Sell" in the March 14.

The article discusses industrial designers across the transportation industry and examines the impact of their designs of spacecrafts, ships, and automobiles. The impact of design on the prices and sales of transportation is looked at before the advent of machinery and mass production when workmanship was also essential to the industry.

The article reflects on the author's experience in visiting the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. in Long Island, New York where the lunar excursion module (LM) is being built. He states that Grumman is best known for the planes it built for the U.S. Navy during World War II. He cites that the astronauts who are scheduled to ride in LM-3 are Airforce Colonel James A. McDivitt and civilian Russell L. Schweickart. He relates that spacecraft director Thomas W. Attridge, Jr., said that LM does not need to be designed aerodynamically.

The article focuses on the plan of U.S. scientists to launch the Earth Satellite No. 1 from the Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa, Florida in 1958. The task of the satellite was to provide information on the planet earth and its atmosphere. The exosphere zone is the setting of several astrophysical events involving ultraviolet rays and meteorites. It details the design and construction of the space vehicle.

The section recalls several articles published in the November 1873 and November 1923 issues of "Scientific American." An article in the November 1973 issue defines the two forms of electricity while another article discusses the changes in motor vehicle design suggested by Professor Henderson. An article in the November 1873 issue summarizes a lecture on molecules by Professor James Clerk Maxwell.

The article reports on the seven turbine-powered intercity passenger trains ordered by Amtrak from Rohr Industries Inc. to be built under French licenses in 1974. According to Rohr, turbines will come from France and transmissions from Germany, although the trains will be approximately 70% U.S.-constructed. The trains will be set up at the railcar plant of Rohr in Winder, Georgia, with delivery scheduled for 1976.

The article focuses on the construction of oilberg tankers which has the capacity of more than 200,000 tons. It mentions that Japanese manufacturers will be releasing a tanker with a capacity of 372,000 deadweight tons (dwt) in 1971. It notes that the technologies in Japan allows the manufacturers to build tankers at a low cost. It states that bigger tanker enables oil companies to save about one million dollars a year in hauling costs.

The article focuses on the effort of aeronautical engineer John Houbolt for the creation of a U.S. space vehicle named Lunar Module, also known as the Spider. It states that Houbolt argued that his idea would save a huge amount of fuel, since the lunar lander would not need a heavy heat shield in returning through the Earth's atmosphere. It notes that officials in Houston, Texas paid tribute to Houbolt, who quit the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1963.

The article explores the increasing orders for the construction of massive tankers. It states that the huge ships were called "supertankers" during World War II and are capable of carrying heavy oil. It mentions several companies that are ordering the ships, including British Petroleum, and Shell Oil Co. Also outlined are some of disadvantages to the tankers which include their inability to turn back.

The article focuses on a project to build a railroad system that links Boston, Massachusetts and Washington as of 1964. Under the project, an electric train that runs 200 miles per hour would be built to connect the so-called megalopolitan area. Railroad executives and railroad equipment manufacturers are said to be in favor of the project while regional airlines and highway turnpike authorities are expected to oppose it. The issue of how the railroad project will be funded is tackled.

The article discusses the adoption of lightweight trains in U.S. railroad companies as of February 1, 1956. The author focuses on lightweight trains' speed, price, and fuel expenditures, mass production, and flexibility. Also presented is a table showing lightweight trains manufacturers, weight per passenger, and cost per seat.

The article offers information on the new designs of postwar train called E. M. introduced by General Motors Corp.'s Electro-Motive Division.

The article reports that railway car manufacturer Edward G. Budd Mfg. Co. will construct a large number of streamlined trains at its plant located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during 1945. The plant was built in 1942 by Defense Plant Corp. for the construction of Budd's stainless steel cargo planes, but the structure was converted for shell making. Manufacture of shells will also continue in the factory as long as necessary.

The article reports on the giant tractor-trailer combinations that transport Ford-built aircraft subassembly lines for Consolidatied B-24 four-motor bombers to the final assembly plant several states away in June 1942. A reduced number of subassemblies reportedly translates to lesser work by the final assembly plant. It is shown that the design of two trailers more than 60 feet long, with interiors more than 90 inches wide and more than 10 feet high would be sufficient to carry all parts for one plane.

The article reports on the establishment of a unified trans-U.S. highway shipping system by Freightways. The system provides eastern and mid-western manufacturers with fast distribution under a single management across the western markets. It notes that Freightways covers 10 of the 11 western states and runs as far as Minneapolis. It also builds streamlined trucks.

The article offers information on the General Pershing Zephyr train built by Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Co. for the Burlington Railroads in the U.S. It states that the train will be placed in service on the Saint Louis-Kansas City run, Missouri. It mentions various details of the train including stainless steel exteriors, four-car train, and advanced type tight-lock couplers. It also states that the disks are mounted on the inside of wheels for replacing the traditional brake shoes.

The article discusses the listing of U.S. tanker ships manufacturer Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) owned by businessman Raphael Recanati on the U.S. stock exchange as of 1970. Particular focus is given to the company's revenues, growth, and investments in fleet expansion. The author also comments on the reasons behind going public which include easier long-term capital financing, according to Recanati.

The article looks at Seatrain Lines, headed by Joseph Kahn and Howard Pack both of whom used to be in the fur industry as of June 15, 1969. Attention is paid to the expansion from shipping to shipbuilding, focusing on Seatrain's plans to build supertankers for the transportation of prospective crude oil from Alaska. Employment and labor unions issues related to the oil project are also addressed.

The article focuses on the space flights of U.S. National Aeronautics & Space Administration in 1967-1968. It states that before the end of the year, NASA is to launch the first manned Apollo spacecraft into earth that may last 14 days. It adds that in the flight, the Saturn IB will carry an Apollo command module and service module for its some sort of space-roving supply room. Meanwhile, many people believe that NASA might launch flight directed to land into the moon before Easter of 1968.

The article reports on initiative of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to provide more information about space flights after the success of the Gemini-5 spacecraft in the U.S. It states that NASA had worked confidently on the Gemini-6 spacecraft as astronauts Leroy Gordon Jr. and Charles Conrad Jr. continued their eight-day journey. It mentions that the spacecraft had successfully demonstrated rendezvous maneuvers set up by NASA after its recovery from a power failure.

The article reports on the management of funds for the manned lunar landing program by the U.S. National Aeronautics and space Administration (NASA) in 1965. It states that NASA requested 5.3 billion-dollar budget for fiscal year 1966 to the Congress to support its space projects. It notes that two-thirds of the money will go to NASA's two-man Gemini spacecraft and fleet of boosters such as the Saturn V.

The article offers a look at the production of full-size test models or boilerplates of the Apollo spacecraft that will land U.S. astronauts on the moon at the Downey, California plant of North American Aviation, Inc. The test models of the Apollo spacecraft ware made of aluminum instead of steel and they will be hand-crafted. Two of the test models will contain most of the electronic and other systems that will installed in the operational Apollo.

The article focuses on the controversial design and construction of lightweight passenger train by General Motors Corp. (GM) in the U.S. As the rumored about the new train leaked out a few months ago, railroads scrambled to be first to place an order. According to Harlow Curtice, president of GM, the company is designing and building the train at the request of railroad officials.

The article focuses on the efforts of the oil industry to reduce losses of oil products in storage. It offers information on the design and features of the planetarium-shaped tank, which is the most recent attempt of oil industry to reduce losses of oil products from leakage and evaporation. It says that attempts of the loss-control teams set up by integrated companies such as Shell Oil Co. to cut down losses through installation of pressure-vacuum valve inside the tank and heat absorption.

The article presents updates on relevant political and economic issues from around the world as of May 1959. A joint production program of tanks, tracked vehicles, and anti-tank rockets have been agreed between the governments of Britain and West Germany. The Organization for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC) predicts that industrial production will be 4.5 percent to 5 percent higher in 1959 than in 1958. Russia tries out Britain's Decca Navigation System guide for commercial airlines on its TU-104 jets for six months before final purchase.

The article presents a statement from General Motors President Alfred P. Sloan on a variety of issues affecting the company. Topics discussed include the irregularity of car sales that adversely affect the income of workers, the company's objective to equalize employment and the issue of safety in the highway. Also discussed are new developments in automobile design to address safety issues and General Motors' commitment to instill safety in the minds of car buyers.

The article discusses the state of the U.S. railway as of April 1935. It states that new models were launched in 1934 by Union Pacific and Burlington, made of aluminum and stainless steel, all lighter than previously heavier materials, resulting in cheaper, faster, more energy efficient trains. A description of various models are described, such as the Zephyr, the Flying Yankee and the Twins. Other companies are following suit, creating equally efficient models which will have a bigger passenger capacity than previous ones, increasing profitability.

The article discusses the jeep and predicts its potential as a consumer motor vehicle in the United States as of November 1944. Topics mentioned include the jeep's development by the U.S. Army as a military vehicle, its poor performance as a family car due to its harsh suspension, and its wear on tires.

The article offers information on the factors that caused the delay of the high-speed Metroliners in the U.S. It notes that the design speed of the trains involves a quantum jump in technology for both new and prototype equipment models. It adds that the derailed project has cost around 55 million dollars from its manufacturer Budd Co. and principal subcontractors Westinghouse Electric Corp. and General Electric Co.