Lucy Ashton converted for hull resistance tests in Scotland
The paddie steamer Lucy Ashton, once a holiday craft on the Firth of Clyde, was rebuilt into an experimental hull for resistance measurements by the British Shipbuilding Research Association. Sir Maurice E. Denny notes practical difficulties in full-sized hull testing but the project aims to obtain valuable data this summer with trials at two draughts and later fouling.
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Lucy Ton
Firth of Clyde
Scotland
Lucy Ashton
British Shipbuilding Research Association
Maurice E. Denny
Sai
Reds Losing Ground in West Berlin
A long pause in West Berlin policy has slowed Communist activity. The approach extended four years of permitting the Communist presence while monitoring behavior. The shift signals stalled momentum amid ongoing stationed forces and regional security concerns.
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REDS
West Berlin
Refugee Class in Bremen After Air Raid Shelter Strike
Fragmentary notes describe a refugee class in Bremen near the Bremen port area during wartime. Report mentions air raid dangers and the presence of women and students. details are unclear due to damaged text.
Supersonic Propeller Tested At Moffett Field
A new type of propeller labeled supersonic is undergoing trials at Moffett Field California with plans to reduce aircraft travel time. The test aims to improve efficiency for planes flying at high speeds as part of an advisory review by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
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Moffett Field
California
Ste Arrval
Acronis
Australian tariffs urged as currency devaluation sparks inflation
Canberra October 11 The Tariff Board warns currency depreciation fuels inflation and raises import costs for Australian industry while US and Canada weakens price pressures. The report cites higher import costs, wage and raw material shortages, and calls for tariff protections to shield local manufacturers.
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Canberra
Tariff Board
United States
Canada
Sis
Ted Kingdom
United Kingdom
Australia
Cyrus Im
Man and Soldier Confront Dark Money Scheme
A tense scene unfolds with a hard faced money lender and an old man resisting manipulation. A sergeant storms in with bloodhounds, declaring the escape plan ruined and the plan to reveal what happened with the money now in jeopardy.
Standard Arms Standardisation Across Western Powers
Western powers press toward unified arms standardisation to speed allied war effort. Officials seek common rifles tanks artillery and ammunition, plus universal communications and compatible fuels. Debate centers on timing feasibility and patent constraints amid yearlong tests and industrial realities.
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Jerance
U.S
Britain
Cenede
T 9
Aly
Eighth Army
Gey
Wey
Trig
Keres
Great Britain
Obituary James Salmond Died After Long Ilness
Herbertton mourns the death of James Salmond aged in his years at Herberton Hospital. Born on the Clarence River in 1969 he lived in the Tablelands and Ravenshoe before moving to Inner Hot Springs with later years near Wad Geela. He was survived by a widow and a growing family with friends mourning his passing.
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Herberton
James Salmond
Herberton Hospital
A Salmond
Clarence River
Oration
Queensland
David Wieland
Kurara
Kingaroy
Galena
Babel Houdge
Tabelands
Aurerian
Ravenhos
Geiering
Hm He Yu
Ravenshoe
Inner Hot Springs
Texas gun battle sparks town panic near theatre
A fake gun battle in Houston drew a crowd of about 309, causing a chaotic scramble for cover outside a downtown theatre showing a gangster film. Police arrested one carload. blank cartridges were used. The incident disrupted ticket buyers and stunned locals amid a tense scene.
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Houston, Teme
Citiens
Bollee
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