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Turbine Helicopter. The first turbine-powered helicopter designed for front-line evacuation of wounded successfully passed hovering tests and is ready for full flight tryouts. Developed by Bell Aircraft Corp., the six-place XH/p will cruise at around 100 knots, carry 1,000 Ibs., climb at 1,900 ft. per minute.

"New Horizons." In an effort to speed the flow of foreign tourists to the U.S., Pan American World Airways brought out an encyclopedic guidebook to the 48 states, 89 major cities. Entitled "New Horizons, U.S.A.," the 510-page guide, now on the market in English, will appear in four other languages. Price in the U.S.: $1.95.

"Roll Your Own" Roofing. Do-it-yourself hobbyists can now put down their own galvanized, corrugated steel roofs. Ceco Steel Products Corp. of Chicago has brought out an easy-to-handle, weathertight roofing material that rolls on like a rug, has crimped sides for easy nailing and takes 25% less time to install than conventional roofing material.

Fly-In Bank. First National Bank of Arizona opened the U.S.'s first fly-in bank adjacent to the Phoenix Sky Harbor to service cattlemen, miners, farmers and businessmen who arrive in their private planes. Drop-in business has been so good that the bank may expand its eight-man staff at the branch.

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