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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1947
Page
5
World of Science reports a Brookhaven National Laboratory biology and medicine conference panel on atomic waste disposal. Experts warn against airborne, ground, or sea dumping and fear long term dangers from radiation, urging safer containment beyond burial or venting.
The article explains wetting agents for textiles speed dyeing and bleaching, with hundreds of formulas improving fabric penetration. It notes value in firefighting to dampen and spread water more evenly, and describes how detergents reduce surface tension to saturate surfaces, causing droplets to spread and soak paper fibers.
A report outlines a fire protection study focusing on using wetter water and fog methods to suppress fires. It describes immediate effects, hydraulic connections, and potential losses saved, noting dramatic advantages for airfields and major incidents. The piece also mentions Irish debate on honeymoon housing laws in Dublin.
The piece discusses vegetarianism, noting varied terms and beliefs about health. It cites opinions on eating eggs and dairy, questions the necessity of animal products, and reflects on dietary choices, body health, and potential cautions for adults. It references meals, nutrition, and the idea of balance within a vegetarian pattern.
The United States proposes the Office of Technical Services seek foreign patents on inventions from wartime government research to protect American business. Director John C. Green asks trade groups to cover abroad patent costs, though no appropriation exists. Patent rights would be nonexclusive and royalty free for US and reciprocal foreign nationals.
A coloured cane cutter Keonath Bruce Cowan faced a petty court in Innisfail after pleading guilty to stealing 1 10/ from a cafe customer. Judge Gannon noted intoxication and lack of intent, imposing a £5 16s fine and one month imprisonment in default with restitution to the complainant.
Edmonton notes report the Ramonton branch QCWA held its December meeting on December 3. Members discussed carnival plans and agreed to hold a contributory meeting on Tuesday to finalize carnival arrangements. Attendees included Daly Wilmot and J Clark with planning and ticket office roles.
Fragmentary report notes an explosion or bomb event near a Hyderabadi area with a suspect caught and two unexploded devices found nearby. Names, dates, and precise locations are unclear in the readable text.
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