Northwestern University Demonstrates Aeracom Analog Computer
Scientists in the aerial measurements lab at Northwestern University use an Aeracom analog computer to simulate airplane landings and road tests. The system, built with Westinghouse technology and Navy support, converts equations into electrical circuits and shows instant results on a televisionScope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mitty
Aerial Measurements Laboratory
Northwestern University
Ectronics
Aerocom
Ana
Westinghouse Electric Corp
U. S. Navy
Bureau of Aeronautics
Northwestern
John F. Calvert
Department of Electrical Engineering
James C. McAnulty
R. H. Strotz
N. F. Morehouse
Elve Hopkins Completes Two Week Submarine Reserve Cruise
Elve G Hopkins, first class interior communications electrician USNR and husband of Audrey M Hopkins of Florence, completed a two week reserve training cruise aboard the submarine Spikefish from July 9 to July 22. The voyage out of New London Conn supplemented academic training with practical submarine operations. Hopkins belongs to division 664 of Sheffield and works for Southern Bell Telephone Co in Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elve G. Hopkins
Interior Communications Electrician
USNR
Audrey M. Hopkins
North Wood Avenue
Florence
Spikefish
U. S. Naval Submarine Base
New London
Conn
Hopkins
Sheffield
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Florence Sailor Reports For Duty
Floyd E. Grisham, seaman, USN of 1018 Highland Florence, recently reported for duty at the U S naval air station Jacksonville Florida. Grisham attended Coffee high school before entering the naval service.
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Floyd E. Grisham
Highland
Florence
U. S. Naval Air Station
Jacksonville
Fla
Grisham
Coffee High
Naval Service
Epidemic Kills Doves In Area
North Alabama mourning doves die from Trichomonas gallinae as refuge officials report 50 to 60 dead or sick birds collected mainly in Morgan County with some in Limestone and Lauderdale. The outbreak spans northern and central counties and parts of Georgia and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
John H. Sutherlin
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
Sutherlin
D. C
Morgan County
Limestone
Lauderdale
Valley
Georgia
Tennessee
Canada Grants Authority Under Insect and Pest Act
Officials gain power to inspect all plants imported to or exported from Canada under the Destructive Insect and Pest Act. The measure aims to prevent spread of harmful pests by granting enforcement authority at entry and exit points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cullman Seaman Recruit in Great Lakes Naval Training
James E. Barnett of Cullman is among 2,000 naval reserve recruits in a two week basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. As a 60 man company member he takes courses in military training first aid physical training small arms ordnance and gunnery seamanship and firefighting. He has access to the center’s hobby shop library game room and indoor swimming facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Barnett
USNR
R. D. Barnett
North Austin Street
Cullman
Naval Reserve
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Faces meat problem Jerusalem
The chief rabbinate of Israel demands all meat imports be kosher, a policy tied to a shortage of qualified kosher butchers amid mass immigration. Non-kosher meat sells cheaper, but Israelis face scarce supplies as monthly rations dip to about 1 to 3 pounds. many Jews may turn to non-kosher options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Israel
Sailor Plans Liberty Visits and Reserve Vessel Cruise
While stationed at Great Lakes he can take a 12 hour liberty to Chicago or Milwaukee. Next year he becomes eligible for a two week cruise aboard a naval reserve vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Chicago
Milwaukee
Religion minister threatens resignation over meat supply
The ministry of supply bought a large quantity of American war surplus canned non-kosher meat. The minister of religions threatened to resign over the policy and the impact on kosher meat availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Supply and Fastioning
Minister of Religions
Mother cat ignores except during meals as kittens snuggle
In Steldam Sask a mother cat shows indifference to her litter, tending only at feeding times. The kittens cluster under a little red hen for most of the day while the mother sits about a foot from the nest waiting for hunger to strike.
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Steldam
Sask
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Elve Hopkins
Florence Sailor
2Nd Ave
Johnston ST
Decatur
Mastercraft
Breeze
BAYER
Chefline
Omt
Ebonite
Wees
ABCO
Tex Bowler
Listerine
Ieee
Hadacol Tonic
Hes
Naval
Staton
Neal Stephenson
Austinville
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