Diver Otis Barton, who hopes to break his own record for descents into the sea, leans from the steel diving bell as he prepared for a practice dive, September 24, 1952, on Catalina Island, Calif. Talking to Barton at left is Dr. Maurice Nelles, his technical advisory. At right is Perry Stille, electronic communications expert. The descents are made from a barge off the island. (Photo by AP Photo)
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