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"Meridian Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Meridian, Miss. Hyde Construction Co. and Cook Construction Co. Sept., 1957. MRS 200 tractor and Ferguson roller, 50-ton. One of the 50-ton rollers was fitted out experimentally with special high-pressure tires, and carried 130 pounds. The tires on the other were carrying a normal 60 pounds. In this sandy soil, the higher pressure was apparently proving more effective." View of earthmoving machinery.
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"Meridian Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Meridian, Miss. Hyde Construction Co. and Cook Construction Co. Sept., 1957. MRS 200 tractor and Ferguson roller, 50-ton. One of the 50-ton rollers was fitted out experimentally with special high-pressure tires, and carried 130 pounds. The tires on the other were carrying a normal 60 pounds. In this sandy soil, the higher pressure was apparently proving more effective." View of earthmoving machinery.
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- Item: 724
- Description: "Meridian Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Meridian, Miss. Hyde Construction Co. and Cook Construction Co. Sept., 1957. MRS 200 tractor and Ferguson roller, 50-ton. One of the 50-ton rollers was fitted out experimentally with special high-pressure tires, and carried 130 pounds. The tires on the other were carrying a normal 60 pounds. In this sandy soil, the higher pressure was apparently proving more effective." View of earthmoving machinery.
- Date: 1957
- City/State: Mississippi
- County: Lauderdale County
- Call Number: PI/2009.0004
- Filename: 129394-1-photo.tif