Federal Service Entrance Exam Opens To Broad Talent
The Civil Service Commission announces the Federal Service Entrance Exam FSEE for seniors and experienced workers. The program aims to recruit college caliber youths for long term careers as managers scientists and leaders in Army civilian work. Applications are accepted year round at regional offices with exams held several times yearly. Dr Richard J Weiss Ordnance Materials Research Office Watertown Mass gains a Rockefeller Public Service Award for electron theory work and will study European labs for ten months.
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We Live Longer But Worry More Says Dr Harrison
Niles Mich Dr L L Harrison notes life expectancy rose from about 47 years after his 50 years in practice to 68 to 70 years today mainly due to lower infant mortality Yet he cautions that people spend much of the added years worrying about health and other issues He also mentions a plywood foot board design at Walter Reed Army Hospital reducing need for plastic supports and sandbags for patient feet.
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Mood Meter Aids Self Conditioning For Cheerful Outlook
New York report describes Dr. Hore nll Hart 68 from Durham NC presenting a mood meter chart with 30 words from ecstatic to miserable. He promotes auto conditioning a self hypnosis method to relax and face problems, aiding marriages and family relations.
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Self Help Insight From a 15 Year Study
The speaker notes high strung husbands in his experiments and says women push to address faults. Both genders respond similarly once they start self treatment. He cautions his method is not a cure-all but redirects energy from worry into courageous action, stressing attitude toward problems over the problems themselves.
Youngsters Should Have Their Own Cameras
Advice on when to give children a camera explains that starting around age one is acceptable with inexpensive box models. It notes eight year olds view subjects differently from adults and that supervision should be light to keep the toy perspective and encourage playful exploration.
Air springs eyed for autos nationwide in future
Akron Ohio AP reports Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. says air spring suspension systems will soon be used across autos. The technology already powers trucks buses and some trains and could expand to passenger cars. Buy U. S. Savings Bonds.
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New Insecticide Death Toll Alarm in Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley sportsmen were warned that new insecticides used on crops are deadly to fish and wildlife. Biologist Joe Wiggam Bowes told the Valley Sportsmen’s Club that one ounce in 75 000 gallons of water can kill every fish. He noted farmers mostly cooperate and cited a grower who stopped spraying 40 rows from lakes and canals.
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UCLA Professor predicts sun as energy source within century
Dr. A M Zarem of UCLA foresees humans using the sun directly for energy in 50 to 100 years as other fuels grow pricier. Aluminum is highlighted for versatility in forming and cooking uses, with strong thermal conductivity and light weight offering competitive electrical conduction.
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Los Angeles
ULP
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A. M. Zarem
The American Jack Rabbit Is a Prairie Hare
The American jack rabbit is actually a prairie hare that leaps several feet into the air to survey its surroundings as a defensive behavior observed in the wild.
Aircraft gun shows power to observers
Aberdeen reporter describes a demonstration of the 20 millimeter Vulcan aircraft gun tied to an F104. The six barreled rotary weapon fires up to 4 000 rounds a minute and can reach 8 000 briefly, dwarfing a Gatling past and promising high speed vs jets.
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Air Force
Richard J. Gatling
UCLA scientists probe nerves behind phantom touch
Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles zoology department study why people feel touched when nothing is near. They propose an overactive alarmed nervous system that sends brain messages despite no real contact.
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Log’ Angeles
University of California At Los Angeles Zoology Department
Iron skillets stain sinks and damage porcelain
A note warns that wet iron skillets can discolor porcelain or enamel in sinks. This caution emphasizes drying and proper storage to prevent staining and surface damage.
Physical Fitness Pays Off in Battle Army Trains Troops Accordingly
Washington notes that modern warfare demands fit bodies and the Army enforces fitness via obstacle courses calisthenics and road marches. Soldiers undergo annual fitness tests and many engage in sports or personal fitness routines. Examples include private first class bronislaw r. mogeniso and specialist third class Rufus griffin jr among others, with top performers entering Olympic trials and a notable 82nd Airborne member who does 450 push ups twice weekly.
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U.S
Europe
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Guyton, Ga
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S. Lam
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Del
82Nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
N.C
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Record steel production forecast despite strike impact
Steel Magazine projects a near capacity fourth quarter lifting total 1956 steel output to about 132 million tons and full year production to 114.5 million tons. The report predicts record metalworking sales around 38 billion dollars and autos output near six million vehicles for 1956.
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Steel Magazine
UC Legal Brush-Up Courses Planned in Berkeley
Berkeley California reports that the University of California will host state lawyers the week of August 6 for three one week courses on current legal developments and new techniques.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
First American Ship Sets Sail to China from Albany in 1785
An 80 ton sloop named Ten sailed from Albany New York in 1785 bound for Canton China. The voyage marked a direct American commercial link to China, with a later return noted in 1787.
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