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Show Pholcs by s'cve W. ParKer Faces show enthusiasm of at the Pinewood Derby of Pack rs 761 in Taylorsville, Uich. seems to make the ca s go faster. Yelling Cubs Big Race Helps Mold Relationships Between Father, Son Marty Begay inspects his auto. By STEPHEN W. GIBSON The Pinewood Derby may not be as as the Indianapolis 500, but it has done more for fattier and son probably relationships. well-know- n may lie desired such as a steeling wheel or colorful decals. Sponsored by Cub Scout packs, it is a race for cars, built of pine wood. Specifications allow for a total weight of not more than five ounces, which means the car may be hollowed out and built up to the maximum weight by the addition of wood or metal, providing it is securely built into the body or chassis. The boys with their fathers whittle a block of wood into a shape which they think will make an attractive and fast moving car. Cubmasters have the task of either building or borrowing a sloping track for the big race. The cars, which are built without motors, depend on gravity for their speed. five-oun- g sons paint the cars wheels and other details which Fathers help their and .zuld When the night for the big race comes. Continue on Page 13 ' ' .. ' I w v ' "" J. V-- : m Cl iV , s'- ' i ' If ; StffO . s z V-- S jr ", ' I 4W V' " v ' r- - vm: - Hx'SaKwJr ,x. " JL- -. $; ?, v p'v ,1'." vi t , 4 x if- , - rAs,x Jt e ' . : x.: 'II "Ila f ' - ?"( " . Ji.- - , -- ' v V .J'M W ; 3- ' y. 5.5 Iv" ' .Is' 5 :'j dlv Niv 5 M Vi v. ik WEEK ENDING MAY 10, 1969 U ".k'l h , 4 . fr?' iwfi Gordon R. Palmer checks clearance between axle and the track. ' ilt it '.4 ' .i -- P I ' 3 v IV- - U- - , a ? .V ! r :: : ' ;k-V- : If If n is crucial time for Dick Scastrand and son, Brett. To be eligible to race, cars must not exceed five ounces. Weigh-i- |