Salt Water Scientists Find Oil Under Ocean
Gulf of Mexico scientists report oil discoveries off Texas and Louisiana as exploration shifts to deep water. A flotilla of six retired navy sub choking craft, four shrimp trawlers, two converted rescue boats and a 77 foot yacht aid geophysicists in gravity meter readings and seismograph surveys. Radar is used to fix positions when visibility is poor, replacing land-based survey methods for underwater exploration.
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Texas
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Washed Coffee Process Described In Puerto Rico
The article explains the wet method for coffee preparation in Puerto Rico, detailing steps from berry reception to pulping and fermentation. It notes the need for abundant water, the removal of mucilage, and careful fermentation to avoid acetic spoilage that can affect aroma and milling.
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Puerto Rico
Permanent Overseas World War II Cemeteries Listed
The War Department announced that temporary United States military cemeteries from World War II will become permanent. Locations include Cambridge England near London, Margraten Holland near Aachen, Hamm Luxembourg near Luxembourg City, Henri Chapelle Belgium northeast of Liege, Neuville-en-Condroz France southwest of Liege, and St. Laurent France about 20 miles north.
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Cambridge
England
London
Margraten
Holland
Aachen
Germany
Hamm
Luxembourg
Henri Chapelle
Belgium
Liege
Neuville-en-Condraz
France
St. Laurent
New World War II Cemeteries Planned in Multiple Locations
Four new national cemeteries are to be established in Honolulu Juneau Guam and San Juan with sites to be chosen by the quartermaster general. The plan includes cemetery locations near Epinal St Avold and other towns in France Italy and the Philippines with Florence Tunis and Manila noted as possible sites.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
War-Born Depth Recorder Speeds Dredging Surveys
A wartime depth recorder nicknamed a flat-bottomed fish doubles harbor sounding speeds for dredging prep. Suspended two feet under survey boats, it sends and receives signals to map depths up to 180 feet. Used by Army Engineers in Cleveland and nearby harbors, it originated in World War II for landing operations in uncharted waters.
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Army Engineering Corps
Cleveland
Huron
Lorain
Fairport
Ashtabula
Supersilent Room aims to quiet the world for perfect telephones
Supersilent rooms, built to be the quietest place on earth, will be completely sealed and air conditioned to prevent outside thunderous air waves. Researchers say the chamber will advance acoustic study from the threshold of hearing, potentially improving voice production tone and diction.
Porcelain’s Journey From Art to Everyday Kitchen Use
The piece recounts porcelain’s ancient origins in China Egypt and Rome and its evolution into a durable modern kitchen material. It notes fragile relics becoming museum treasures and contrasts ancient craft with today’s science driven sturdiness and everyday resilience of porcelain.
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China
Egypt
Rome
Just a Coined Word John Dalton Coined Atom
John Dalton, an English schoolmaster, coined the word atom in 1806 with his atomic theory. The piece credits Chadwick, Hahn, Meitner, Fermi and others across Europe for nuclear discoveries and notes a cop atom measure of about 0.00000001 of an atom diameter.
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John Dalton
Chadwick
Hahn
Meitner
Enrico Fermi
Scien
Playgrounds Build Child's Health and Insure Safety
A joint committee of the American Medical Association and National Education Association finds daily outdoor activity is essential for children’s health. Younger children need four to five hours, older children two hours, with playgrounds boosting breathing, heart health, muscle development, and resistance to illnesses, while offering safer spaces away from traffic.
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American Medical Association
National Education Association
French Paintmakers Foiled Nazis With Hidden Infrared Trick
A World War II era report reveals French paint factories under occupation added a tiny chemical to camouflage paint. The alteration rendered the paint useless to German forces while exposing fortifications to infrared photography. A technician said the act brought joy by aiding Allied reconnaissance.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Atomic Power Will Not Be Ready Before 1960
Atomic experts predict low cost atomic power will not be available before 1960. They cite two main engineering hurdles: materials to withstand high pile temperatures and heat extraction methods. Piles will not explode like bombs, and initial units will serve special uses where power cost is not prohibitive. A 10,000 hp engine would require 50 to 75 tons of shielding, and a city of 100,000 could be housed in a small two story building once perfected.
Government support for science from early days to WWII
Since 1900 a large number of scientific agencies have been established within a federal government, and by the start of World War II they numbered more than a large share of national research. The coast and geodetic survey, naval observatory, department of agriculture and land grant colleges played early roles, with government backing expanding in state and federal institutions over eighty years.
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Coast and Geodetic Survey
Naval Observatory
Department of Agriculture
Gieal Survey
Land Grant College
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