British plan to shoot V-2 rockets before war end
In memoirs General Sir Frederick Pile says Britain devised a method to hit V-2 rockets in flight by predicting fall points and firing London guns. The scheme, never tested, would have aimed to explode 3 to 10 percent of V-2s en route, but Holland was liberated and attacks ceased before approval could be granted.
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STAZE Cream Claims Teeth Sealing Power
Consumers praise STAZE a new toothpaste style cream in a tube that supposedly seals gums and teeth edges to keep out food particles. An ad claims the product tightens plates longer and offers a 35 cent price with a money back guarantee.
Rent Violation Cases On Despite Decontrol
In Fort Worth on June 13, rent ceiling violation cases filed in US district court will be pursued despite Governor Jester signing Texas decontrol. Attorney Brantley Pringle said the cases are covered by laws existing at the time of the alleged violations and will stay on the docket until prosecuted or dismissed.
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Odds Are With You But Don’t Take Chances With Lightning
Washington reports National Bureau of Standards guidance to reduce lightning deaths and injuries. Facts outline 338 annual fatalities and 1,006 injuries, with safety tips including staying indoors in metal rooms or underground, avoiding lone trees, and seeking caves or canyons if outdoors during storms.
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It Can Play Chess But It Can't Smell
London reporters note three British scientists have built a mechanical brain to play chess with plans to teach it to cook. Professor A M Turing of Manchester University says the machine lacks a sense of smell, a major obstacle to cooking tasks, but the potential is vast.
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