Lying Abed Inventor Dreaming Up Roadside Gadgets
Willie Fred Dixon of Chattanooga a tire salesman and World War II veteran has patented four inventions including an automatic theater usher a mechanical paper deliverer and a beam ray He plans more ideas and says he is naturally mechanically minded Dixon also describes an automatic gas pump and a two compartment bottle with about ten more concepts in development He created a glove reflector aid at 19 and aims to ease Sunday morning chores with inventive gadgets for motorists theaters and naval use.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Willie Fred Dixon
Pfor
Dixon
Navy
Florida
Metter
Travancore Thorium Reserve Tops Atomic Power Source
Travancore in India hosts the richest known thorium deposits, a vital basic material for atomic energy and power generation. The discovery positions the state as a key resource for future nuclear technology and industry.
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Travancore
India
Two Operations on Children's Lungs Okay
Physicians at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia near completion of two bronchoscopic lung removals from a 16 year old Melbourne girl and a three year old, with a remaining fifth such case planned for Christchurch New Zealand. The Melbourne girl traveled 11000 miles for removal of a swallowed nail, aided by Melbourne citizens and government funding.
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Philadelphia
INS
Temple ‘University Hospital
Philadel
Bama
John Turner
Christchurch
New Zea
Shirley Skinner
Melbourne
Mencken Says Trade of Essay for Ale Succeeds
Baltimore writer H L Mencken claims he won a barter involving an old essay for two cases of ale. He says the iron clad coin in his safe proves the deal, referencing a passage from the Bathtub essay and a shipment from the brewery.
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Mencken
Baltimore
H. L. Mencken
New York Mail
Childs Stocking Caps and Wool Filled Comforters
A mixed sale list features Childs Stocking Caps Part-Wool Filled Comforters and Women's Tuckstitch Pants White Terry Towels 22x44. The items are described in brief terms with prices and sizes not provided.
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White Wash Cloths Limited
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