GONE . . . BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Designer of Learjet Dies of Leukemia-Reno Gazette (May 15, 1978) RENO, Nev. (UPI)-Industrialist William P. Lear, whose maverick genius created the car radio, the eight track stereo, the Lear Jet and 150 other patented inventions died in Reno yesterday morning after a long bout with Leukemia. Bill...
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