There are 150 million tons of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) annually produced in the United States, which is approximately equivalent to 150 million barrels of oil. MSW production is inexhaustible, and is increasing on an annual per capita basis of approximately three per cent. After controlling the moisture and adding a binder, the combustible portion of MSW was converted to pellets. The objects of this project were to 1) evaluate the binder, 2) prepare the pellets, and 3) evaluate the pellets with regard to density. The manufacture of pellets was conducted at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida. The evaluation of the binders and the pellets was done at North Texas State University (NTSU). There were three procedures for measuring the density. The first, using water displacement, was from the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM). The second, using wax coating, was also from ASTM. The third, using sharply-cut cylindrical pellets, was developed at NTSU.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Georgia's victory in the Gator Bowl and other bowl game action, Texas versus Penn State in the Cotton Bowl, new introductions into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, Cowboys versus 49ers, and former Cowboys defensive back Mike Gaechter sues the team.

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about 1954's most popular news story: the investigation of George Parr over his alleged misuse of public funds that resulted in 104 indictments being returned against Parr and others.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her father's passing.

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying out of Jacksonville. The postcard features an image of the O'Henry Hotel in Greensboro, NC.

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing her last flight as a WASP and flying by airline to New York. The postcard features an image of a TWA stewardess.

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing Christmas and going to a Navy club. The postcard features a photo of a B-25 in flight.

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Dallas to Scott Field in Illinois. The postcard includes a picture of civilians and servicemen on the tarmac with an American Airlines aircraft.

An invitation to the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage for Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith of Jacksonville, Florida to be held on December 28, 1950. Engraved with raised, gold lettering. An enclosure included a wired correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jax. Fla. from Norwood, Virginia and Peggy [T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell] dated December 27, 1950. Expresses their love, congratulations and good wishes.

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing a backlog of mail, Christmas decorations on Guam, weather, problems with water and electricity, meeting someone from Jacksonville, changes in personnel on the island, and her typewriter. Written on American Red Cross stationary.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent letters, ferrying a plane and her return trip, Christmas gifts, running into someone from home, uniforms, and weather. Typed on American Airlines stationary.

Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing celebrating Christmas with her friend Bobby Willis' family. The postcard features an image of a TWA DC-3 in flight.

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying a B-25. The postcard features an image of silver Douglas DC-3 with red trim in flight.

Letter from Noah D. Holmes to Hazel Ball requesting a room with the largest parlor available for Harris L. Kempner.