Better Submarines Promote Safety and Health of Crew
Captain Thomas L. Willman of the U S navy medical corps told members of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers that the medical officer is the human engineer of the submarine. He traced submarine progress from 1624 to modern craft, noting safety gains from lead acid batteries and diesel engines, and detailing atmospheric controls for oxygen, noxious gases, hydrogen, chlorine, and carbon dioxide during long submerged or surface operations.
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Thomas L. Willman
Medical Corps
U. S. Navy
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
James I
England
Cornelius von Drebbel
Willmon
How To Oil A Sewing Machine Properly
A practical guide noting there is no fixed oiling frequency. after about eight hours of use an oiling is needed. Gather kerosene or coal oil, a rag, brush, pie tin, and a screwdriver. Remove needle, bobbin, presser foot, and face plates, loosen the belt, wash the head with kerosene, clean the back opening, avoid getting kerosene on the belt, then oil all moving parts and bearings and wipe excess oil before reassembling.
Tin Shortage Persists Worldwide Says Expert
Walton S. Smith of the Metal & Thermit Corporation told the 115th American Chemical Society meeting that the tin shortage will last at least another year even with stockpiling. He cited world production around 170000 tons this year and 190000 tons in 1950, with demand near 190000 tons.
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United States
Walton S. Smith
The
Metal & Thermit Corporation
New York
American Chemical Society
Farm machinery cuts costs for farmers this spring
A Kansas farmer uses a $2,000 machine to harvest and chop green sarge, saving five workers at $8 per day. Another farmer reclaimed six acres of swamp land, worth $200 an acre, with a digger costing $475.
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Kansas
Inverness Farmer Invents Rock Picker Claim
Inverness Montana farmer Anton J. Jochim, a young innovator, says his rock picker can handle pebbles to 300 pound boulders. The machine, 122 by 9 feet and weighing 2,200 pounds, rides on dual rear wheels and a front wheel, with an eight foot swath and four foot tines mounted on a tractor hitch.
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Anton J. Jochim
Inverness
Mont
National Patent Council
Scallion Sets Mason Dixon scoring mark at 397
Nick Scallion of Washington College broke the Mason Dixon Conference scoring record with 397 points in 16 conference games for the Shoremen. The sophomore from Chestertown Md previously set the 320 point mark last year and averaged 25.2 per game in 1949 50. The season also featured strong national performance and a high scoring pace for the Shoremen.
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Nick Scallion
Washington College
Mason- Dixon
Shoremen
Scallion
Seallion
Chestertown Md College
Hazelton
Budget Battle Marks 30 Day Legislature Session
The 30 day session centered on budget and bonus fights as Gov Lane pressed a record 144 million dollar budget. Surplus funds were used to cut taxes by up to eight or nine percent while real estate tax was trimmed to six cents though future hikes were anticipated. A Washington College gym project faced jeopardy from a Frostburg Teachers bid. Western Maryland and Salisbury Teachers requests were rejected. House finished its work with a quiet farewell after 123 delegates wrapped a four year term with songs and gifts.
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Rex Tasco Oasis
Montgomery County
Lane
Mahone
Thomas Johnson
Worcester
Ais
Mahoney
Senate
Exer
Joseph Birnes
Baltimore
Harold Southern
Majorits Flon
Prince Georges
Robert Kimble
Anegans
House
Ferdinand Sabert
Steward Counts
Leres Pumphres
Prince George’s
Jacob Ramsburg
Frederick Counts
Washington College
Frostburg
Western Maryland
Salisbury
Ways and Means Committee
House of Delegates
Tribute to Mars Noble Brown Rites for Concord Woman Passed
The Concord Women's Society of Christian Service mourns the death of Mrs Mars Noble Brown. A faithful member and loving sister, she was a willing helper and devoted mother whose loss saddens many friends. The committee notes prayers for strength and remembrance of her long kindness.
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Circle of Concord Women's Society of Christian Service
Mars Noble Brown
Corinne Beauchamp
Martha Wright
Mary Adams
Lillian Willes
Philena Kay
Dover Tournament Opens With Three Games This Saturday
The Dover event launches with three early round games as teams from Ft Miles, Harrington, Georgetown, Sadlersville, and Denton vie for semifinal berths on March 18. Final matches include a 7 30 p m consolation and 9 00 p m championship on March 23. Trophies reward champions runner-up and consolation winners with coach awards for both sides.
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DOVER
Sadlersville
Denton
Sportsmanship Marks Standout in Tournament Play
The selection praised players for consistent sportsmanship across teams and matches. Each athlete is noted as outstanding to his squad, with approval for their conduct during the tournaments.
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Farmer
Politics
Shore College
Journal
T.ue
da‘ i Aore Trotting Races, Inc. A Yarslaind Corporations
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc
Baltimore Trotting Races, Inc
EL Lezngtom St
Baltimore 2
Moore
Denton, Maryland
New Hampshire
Maryland U. S
West Denton
Hatchery
Denton, Md
Chiropractic
T. A. Tobin
D. C
N. Aurora St. Easton, Md
Easton
A. Newton & Son CO
Bridgeville
Delaware
Price Day
Denton News Service
Wewest
DEA
Frigidaire
Raymond Loewy
Cooper Furniture Company
Cooper's
Pete Beecher
Queenstown
Caroline County
Mace Smith
Federalsburg, Md
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