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- Description:
- On this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews E. Frank Woodington, head of the Kalamazoo Division of Weights, Scales, and Measures. Woodington gives a thorough explanation of how his division ensures the accuracy of the 963 scales used by the 410 places of business in Kalamazoo including, filling stations. Woodington also describes the tolerance the division allows for a variety of scale capacities based upon years of use, and tells Dunbar that any scales found to be in error are condemned until they have been re-calibrated and pass inspection.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- British Prime Minister Tony Blair explains the importance of the United Nations properly inspecting Iraq for weapons of mass destruction. He says he wants to reach a diplomatic solution with Iraq but asserts that Saddam Hussein's cooperation is necessary. Blair says a deployment of British aircraft will be based in Kuwait in the event that military action is taken against Iraq. Blair also talks about Britain's efforts to help reform Northern Ireland's system of government. President Clinton echoes Blair's statements about Iraq saying that the U.S. may take military action if Saddam Hussein does not comply with UN inspections. Clinton declines to answer any questions regarding the investigation of his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Part of a joint press conference.
- Date Issued:
- 1998-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a Packard electric bus, nine-tenths right side view, parked on street, factory in background. Inscribed on photo back: Packard motor bus.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1905-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard three-quarter front view, coming down final inspection line. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 626, standard eight, sixth series, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 126.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #333), factory: final inspection line.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- On this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews E. Frank Woodington, head of the Kalamazoo Division of Weights, Scales, and Measures. Woodington gives a thorough explanation of how his division ensures the accuracy of the 963 scales used by the 410 places of business in Kalamazoo including, filling stations. Woodington also describes the tolerance the division allows for a variety of scale capacities based upon years of use, and tells Dunbar that any scales found to be in error are condemned until they have been re-calibrated and pass inspection.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1929 Packard three-quarter front view, coming down final inspection line. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 626, standard eight, sixth series, 8-cylinder, 90-horsepower, 126.5-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #333), factory: final inspection line.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1929-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- British Prime Minister Tony Blair explains the importance of the United Nations properly inspecting Iraq for weapons of mass destruction. He says he wants to reach a diplomatic solution with Iraq but asserts that Saddam Hussein's cooperation is necessary. Blair says a deployment of British aircraft will be based in Kuwait in the event that military action is taken against Iraq. Blair also talks about Britain's efforts to help reform Northern Ireland's system of government. President Clinton echoes Blair's statements about Iraq saying that the U.S. may take military action if Saddam Hussein does not comply with UN inspections. Clinton declines to answer any questions regarding the investigation of his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Part of a joint press conference.
- Date Issued:
- 1998-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a Packard electric bus, nine-tenths right side view, parked on street, factory in background. Inscribed on photo back: Packard motor bus.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1905-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry