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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (April 29, 1971)
Portland / Observer Thursday April 29.1971 PCC aircraft students tops Students preparing to become ce rtifie d a irc ra ft mechanics at Portland CommunityCollege lead the nation in average scores on the Federal Aviation A dm inistra- tion examination, known fo r th e ir stringency. The PCC program , under way fo r two years, is ce rtifie d by the FAA to prepare both airfra m e and powerplant mechanics. During the last 24 month, a- cross the nation, applicants corp- pleting the a irc i aft mechanics ce rtification tests successfully on the fir s t try totalled only 73 percent. PCC applicants scored 96 percent. Powerplant m echan icscertifi- cation examinations showed 74 percent successful completion on the fir s t try , while PCC students scored 89 percent. The PCC Droaram is located in surplus Oregon A ir National Guard buildings on the south side °* Portland International A irp o rt. More than 200 students are now working in the program; each is eligible fo r theFAA examinations a fte r 18 months of preparation, “ We like to give live expert- ence," says Dan B eltram i, as- sembly and rigging in structor.H e explained that one of the reasons f ° r the high student scores on the FAA examinations is "because at PCC we get the students working on actual a irc r a ft." Many small-plane owners in the Portland area bring th e ir planes in fo r checkups and me- chanical work, p ro vid ing pra cti- C®1 problem -solving experiences f ° r the students and giving each a chance to acquire f ir s t - hand At the Dinner Table knowledge of ancj maintenaricc PCC C( Nice trick Grandpa was very fond of ico cream and his hostress thought it would be a special treat to serve a fru it sherbet at a dinner. "How id you like the d e s s e rt? " she asked Grandpa la te r. " I t was right good," he a dm itt ed " But I could never get ir. v own cows to eat oranges." The delights cookery w ill be I a lly - organized sponsored by F munity College School starting V irg in ia Plai her knack fo r outi teach the sim plic ing, smoke cookii desserts and sa breads. The course sta the Home Econon Aloha High Schoo on succeeding Sai tra tio n ls lim ited F o r inform atio perfect answer 'Hie answer: " A new c a r' My Son John "Y o u r face is clean, but how’d you get your hands so d irty ? ” "Washin* my face." Yes — An o p tim ist " What’ s a debtor. Pop?" " A man who owes money." " What’ s a cre d ito r. Pop?" " A man who thinks he’ s going to get it back." A teacher in one of West Viglnla’ s rura l school’ s thought long and hard, and then decided to give a pupil credit fo r his answer to an arithm etic problem. The question: " I f your father sold 1,500 bushels of g ra in fo r $2 a bushel, what would he get?*’ Save More USDA Grade A Top Spred ' KRAFT M a CA'O” Turkey Roasts Hindquarters Margarine $1 oo Re« 25‘ lb «Z lbs Fine flavor and smooth spreading texture. Gives added flavor to cooking. MY-TE-FINE Reg. 24' 14 oz. Full bodied, rich and smooth Adds zesty flavor to foods I 1 6 each Peaches ’ eg- O 30 oz $ 1 00 W com I 34" Sliced or halves for salads, each Fresh, lean, tender pork chops. FM table trimmed for extra savings Bakery Kraft Macaroni Dinner with Cheese Lady Elberta Center Cut Rib Pork Chops Catsup Cbwse Reg. 23‘ Makes a hearty eco n o m ic a l m e al in a jiffy. 4 to 6 lbs. average weight. All dark meat and giblets for gravy. Finest Quality n DINNER fc^shortcakes, or on cereal I Delicatessen Produce Honey-Sweetened Bar-S Vac Pak Large Ripe Sweet Vita Bee Bread Reg 5 1 9 00 37' loaf Wieners 49c Reg. to 85' pound pkg. Strawberries 4 5 1 oo 9’ 1 , — >22^01. loave» | 3 4 ' each Has the rich flavor of honey-sweetened whole wheat. So good, you'll want to have it often ----- SB- -------— :---------1 Pretty Paws Hand Cream Reg. 97' 9 oz. bottle Hand cream in a bottle. Extra rich, extra thick and extra moist. # ib All beef or regular for quick and easy to fix hot lunches. V baskets California s finest of the spring season for cereal, or serve a delicious shortcake. A Mountaineer Sleeping Bag R eg.‘ 13.97 d with 3 pounds of Super Market Quick Adder Reg. 59' Shows running to tal of your shopping. Adds up to ‘20.00. DuPont Rally Cream Wax Reg ‘ 1.39 10 oz. #0511. New cream for mula takes the work out of waxing. Sizes S-M-MT-T Snug Fitting Assorted Styles Colors, Sizes Agilon Panty Hose Nylon Nightwear Reg. »1.96 to »2.46 Our own brand of Agilon' pan- ty hose (Gays Gold LabeP) . . . long wearing, snug fitting in the latest fashion colors. Just say "C harge It" , y o u r B a n k A m e ric a rd m astercharge for a ll y V arie ty needs. Mini dolls, baby dolls or shifts in assorted styles, colors and Fred Meyer Shepp.ng 5 T ■ | “ 4 U A »en 9 a .m . to 10 p.m . daily, including Sunday A lw ays plenty o f free and easy parking, ee your telephone book for the Fred M eyer Super Shopping C enter nearest you.
