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George Thiemeyer Hemmeter

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George Thiemeyer Hemmeter (1906 – April 8, 2000) was an American inventor primarily known for inventing the Newspaper vending machine.[1][2][3] He also worked on other ideas for devices such as a food dehydrator used during the second world war, and a self-balancing washing machine.[3]

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  1. ^ "Inventor Dies at 97". Gadsden Times. April 12, 2000. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
  2. ^ "Elsewhere". Miami Herald. April 13, 2000. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
  3. ^ a b "George T. Hemmeter; Inventor of Newspaper Racks". April 13, 2000. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 1, 2011.