Pneumatic rail tyres revived in French tests and setbacks noted
Report from Paris describes a rubber tyred train trial from Paris to Strasbourg and back at about 620 miles with 70 mph average. Earlier 1931 33 French and British experiments showed reduced weight and silent operation but unresolved snags keep the project shelved despite renewed testing in France.
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Might Too In Manhattan Andrew Sheridan Refuses Income Details
Andrew Sheridan, under death sentence for murder in Manhattan, refused to disclose his earnings before arrest. He argued that sharing the amount could incriminate him on income tax.
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Andrew Sheridan
Moon for Ash Dump
Kenneth W. Jarvis of the Jarvis Electronics Corp proposes loading lethal radioactive ashes into rockets and dumping them on the moon to contain emissions from large scale atomic energy use. He spoke at an American Institute of Radio Engineers meeting.
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American Institute of Radio Engineers
Moon
Man Mauled By Lioness At Dreamland Zoo
Cecil Portman of Batshire climbed a protective barrier at Dreamland Zoo to approach a sleeping lioness. He lost a finger and badly mauled his right hand and told doctors he believed all caged animals were friendly.
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Bat
Dreamnd Zoo
Holden car marks Australian industrial milestone
The Holden project, Australia’s first home built car, marks a landmark in national industry. After wartime advances, General Motors Holden plans a complete Australian design tested for local conditions and aims to export. In coming weeks Holden cars appear on Western Australian roads signaling broader industrial potential.
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Australia
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The Sallow Pimply Skin Treatment Advertisement
A vintage medical ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for pale pimply complexions. It claims the pills build red blood cells and iron to renew energy, reduce headaches and depression, and restore rosy cheeks and vitality. Available at chemists and stores.
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