Operation Rainbow Changes Color and Lighting on Submarines
Workmen in Philadelphia Navy Yard stopped work to watch the submarine Cutlass enter its hatch as sailors saw women carrying fabric and bedside lamps. Naval chiefs and interior decorators planned to improve livability aboard subs, aiming for a psychological obliviousness to their cramped surroundings. Commander Frank Cneh outlined the project’s goal to recreate a more comfortable, less barrel like interior.
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
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Frank C,neh
Sound Waves Clean Clothes Faster than Laundry
Scientists at Pennsylvania State University used high frequency sound waves to wash cotton fabric. A soiled sample was cleaned in one hour with five water changes, far faster than a commercial laundry which required 58 hours and 50 changes of water.
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Pennsylvania State University
Australian manufacturing overcapacity warned by economist
Economist Colin Clark of the Queensland Bureau of Industry argues too many Australians work in factories with 28 percent of the workforce in manufacturing, higher than the US. He warns against short term postwar demand plans and predicts a major adjustment as factory employment could collapse from 830 000 to 542 000 since 1938 39, urging slow reform or rapid change via cost pressures and exchange rates.
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Australia
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Germany
Japan
Invention of the Month: Forward Heel Shoes
A novelty describes shoes with the heel in front forcing wearers to walk backward to stul their toe, presenting a quirky inversion on footwear design.
Britain Grows More Food Target Acreage Set for 1949
The British Ministry of Agriculture forecasts total land under cultivation reaching about 11 million acres in 1949 up from 10,651,000 in 1948. Targets cover three main crops wheat potatoes and sugar. England and Wales plan sowing of 2,340,000 acres of corn an increase of 16,000. potato acreage just over 1,000,000 and sugar beet about 392,000. Last year sugar beet and potatoes targets were exceeded and the potato harvest was the largest ever.
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Ministry of Agriculture
England
Wales
Free Wireless Licenses for Schools Commences March Fourteen
The government will grant free wireless licenses to schools when the amendment to the Casting Act takes effect. Previously the concession applied only to schools with under 50 pupils. Applications should be sent to the Superintendent Wireless Branch at the GPO Perth.
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PMG
Cameron
New Preservative Uses Liquid Ice For Food Freezing
University of Washington researchers unveil Liquid Ice a promising preservative made by dissolving a tablet in water and spraying it on meat fish poultry and fruit. It keeps foods from spoiling for about two weeks by freezing effect without altering color or taste and is described as harmless.
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University of Washington Laboratories
Stain Removal Techniques for Common Fabrics
Advice on removing tar grease adhesive coffee grass stains from garments using eucalyptus oil glycerine borax tepid water methylated spirit kerosene and heat. Steps include blotting dabbing rub from outside in, sponging or washing, with warnings for colors and tub-fast materials.
How to Treat Egg Stains on Fabrics
Stains from eggs should be rinsed with cool water before washing. For mayonnaise and oil dressings rinse with cool water to remove egg and vinegar, then apply a grease solvent once the fabric is dry to lift the oil.
No Resort For Tourists Alcatraz Rejected As Public Resort
San Francisco authorities rejected a business leaders plan to turn Alcatraz into a public tourist resort. The 12 acre prison in San Francisco Bay remains a federal facility and will continue to house inmates. The Alcatraz site tops local attraction polls after the Golden Gate Bridge, with suicide legend noted and media barred from access.
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America
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San Francisco
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