Rubber infused paper could transform bags and more
In Savannah the Herty Foundation tests a waterproof sheet made from Southern pine fiber and synthetic rubber. The single-wall, rubber-paper material aims to rival traditional multi-wall sacks and may lead to rubber-paper products like pipe, tiling, shoes, and linoleum. The work, led by Dr. D. K. Pattiloch, draws interest from defense and industry as experts see a new field in paper making.
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Savannah
Herty Foundation
D. K. Pattiloch
Spingfield
Mass
Chemlock Corporation
Patlloch
Southern Advance Bag and Paper Company
Hodge
Department of Defense
Herty Laboratories Reports Strong Test Runs On Paper Pipe
The Herty Laboratories presid ing over test runs praised a 46 pound pine fiber sheet with synthetic rubber, saying the plastic bonds to the fiber like a reinforcing rod. A lab run will be made into pipe at an Ohio plant, designed for oil field use and possible wartime field operations due to non corrosive, light, tough properties.
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Herty Laboratories
Pattiloch
Ohio
Mortgage on Medal of Honor Winner's Home Paid Off
The $3,000 mortgage on Henry E. Irwin's home in Bessemer Alabama, holder of the Congressional Medal of Honor, has been fully paid by an anonymous donor. First National Bank of Bessemer President Lee Moody announced the debt liquidation, noting the donor wished to remain unnamed. Irwin, who saved 11 men on a 1945 B-29 mission over Japan, was previously promised VA pay but received lower wages and a modest engraving refund. Residents had raised $6,500 as a down payment earlier.
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Bessemer
Ala
Henry E. “Red
Irwin
Lee Moody
First National Bank of
Moody
Saturday Evening Post
Veterans Administration
Army
Japan
Changchun Fall Claimed by Reds In Manchurian Fight
Chinese Communist radio on Wednesday claimed Changchun, northern Manchurian city, had fallen to Red forces with all troops and American arms. A well informed source here supported the Communist claim.
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Peiping
Chinese Communist Radio
Changchun
Manchurian
Labor surplus real problem for Italians
Rome faces a two million worker surplus that Italy must remove through emigration or by sending workers to productive jobs. Officials fear price increases and social strain while eyeing foreign investment and public works as potential relief, hoping American mass production and peace in Europe can attract capital.
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Italy
Mussolini
America
Europe
France
Democrats Forecast Senate Victory Ahead of Election
Sen Scott W Lucas and AFL Political League predict Democratic control of the Senate. Lucas names Minnesota Kentucky Oklahoma West Virginia Wyoming Illinois Iowa as sure flips and sees possible gains in Idaho Delaware Michigan. Harrison of the AFL cites at least four GOP seats likely to fall with potential extra in Iowa.
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Washington
Scott W. Lucas
D-Ill
AFL Political League
Senate
Lucas
Democratic
Minnesota
Kentucky
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Wyoming
Illinois
Iowa
G.O.P
Idaho
Delaware
Michigan
George M. Harrison
AFL
Democrats Seek Senate Gains in 15 States
Lucas cites polling that Democrats lead in Rhode Island Colorado Montana and New Mexico as Republicans pursue seats in 15 states including Colorado Montana Rhode Island Tennessee Idaho Delaware New Mexico Massachusetts Illinois Michigan New Jersey. He warns Dewey victory could risk national welfare without a Republican check.
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Colorado
Montana
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Idaho
Delaware
New Mexico
Massachusetts
Illinois
Michigan
New Jersey
Lucas
Dewey
Senate
Eleanor Roosevelt Endorses Truman for Election
The White House released Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s letter dated Oct 4 declaring unqualified support for President Truman’s candidacy. She urged a Democratic administration with a liberal Congress to advance the policies she values and counter Dewey speculation.
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Washington
INL
White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Truman
Paris
United Nations
Indi
Thomas E. Dewey
Roosevelt
Liberal Democrats urged to win more Congress seats
The Democratic candidate calls for every Democrat and independent voter to back liberal Democrats in Congress. He asks labor and farm groups to show strong support, stressing liberal policies and a Democratic administration backed by a liberal majority to advance domestic goals and global stability.
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United Nations
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