Still, Richard and Mary 1982-02-26
The Stills reminisce about his employment with the Federal Aviation Administration.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Richard and Mary Still
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: February 26, 1982
Location: El Paso, Texas
Interviewer: Richard Mason
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Tramway construction (1959),
Reasons,
Air Traffic Control Center,
Consolidation in Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Flight service station,
Employers’ desire to move to Albuquerque,
Radar move,
Construction disadvantages,
Federal Aviation Administration system,
Development,
Military radar,
Federal Aviation Administration Academy,
Navigational aids (1940s),
Air Traffic Control,
Start with Federal Aviation Administration,
Alaska oil,
Employment,
Houston, Texas,
Fort Worth, Texas,
Little Rock, Arkansas,
Marriage,
Changes in towns,
Travels.
Tape 1, Side 2: Beer drinking,
Lola Gentry,
Friend,
Cosmetics,
Insurance,
Writing,
Mail delivery,
Cruises,
Egypt,
Oil activity,
Mexico,
Events,
Peso devaluation,
Politics,
Border inspections.
Range Dates: 1940s-1982
Bulk Dates: 1940s-1982
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