House on the Moon Aims at Practical Lunar Living
Adler planetarium researchers in Chicago sketch a functional lunar dwelling to cope with 400 degree day and 40 degree night, exploring climate control, gravity, and landing challenges. They note rocket advances like Viking II and neutral-point braking, while cautioning that interstellar law would require actual footholds on the Moon for claims.
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Joan F. Sembower
Central Press
Adler Planetarium
Chicago
Willy Ley
German Rocket Society
Las Cruces
N.M
U.S. Navy
United States Air Force
School of Aviation Medicine
Randolph Field
Tex
Hubertus Strughold
Heinz Haber
Earth
Moon
R. W. Porter
Schenectady
Simplest Stitchery Patterns Brighten Kitchens
Simple stitchery brings color to kitchen towels with motifs easy to tame using two shades of one color or varied colors. Pattern 623 offers Laura Wheeler's improved charts photos and directions. Send twenty five cents in coins to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 60 Front Street W Toronto with name address and pattern number.
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Laura Wheeler
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Front Street W
Toronto
Household Tips From Old Newspaper Fragments
Simple domestic advice on cleaning and care. Use old powder puffs for polishing mirrors and shoes, rinse tea kettles with cold water, pour melted paraffin to fix leaks, and avoid crowding cut flowers in one vase to improve appearance. also advise avoiding contagious diseases.
May Establish Asbestos Mine in British Columbia
Vancouver based Asbestos Corp considers purchasing property to establish an asbestos mine in British Columbia. General manager William Oughtred says negotiations are under way with owners of asbestos properties between Revelstoke and Arrowhead, interior B C. He notes the venture could serve as a low mood proof investment and help sustain sales in California during tough times. Oughtred just returned from Australia where the company operates another asbestos mine.
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Vancouver
Asbestos Corp
British Columbia
William Oughtred
Revelstoke
Arrowhead
B.C
A.B.C
California
Oughtred
Australia
Measuring Acreage for Farm Land and Rectangular Field Areas
The article explains establishing a base line inside fences, using stakes to form right angles, and measuring with a 10 foot tape. It covers calculating area by multiplying length by width, converting by 43 560 square feet per acre, and using rods for larger areas. It notes triangular leftovers and deducing wood land by subtracting clear land from total tract.
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Txis
Movie prompts girl to admit false accusation in court
A Milwaukee girl admitted three months after accusing Leonard Jastrow of taking in decent liberties that led to his imprisonment. Jastrow, 44, was freed after three months of a one-to-two year sentence. District Attorney McCauley offered to help petition compensation from the State Legislature. The girl said a movie influenced her belief that an innocent man bore the blame, causing her sleepless nights and guilt.
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Milwaukee
Leonard C. Jastrow
William J. McCauley
Jastrow
Winston Churchill's Grandson Joins Party Pranks
At a London children's party a magician sought a volunteer. A nine year old shouted his name as Winston Churchill and the crowd laughed until Churchill's grandson clarified the boy was Winston the Second and not joking.
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London
Eng
Winston Churchill
Careless coughers warned as disease spread threat rises
Public health officials urge immediate action to cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of illness. Strong guidance stresses hygiene and responsible behavior in crowded spaces.
N.H.L. Notes Show Fewer Penalties This Season
After 131 games six NHL teams logged 2 439 penalty minutes this season, 198 fewer than the 2 629 minutes recorded at the same point last year. Sid Abel of Detroit and Maurice Richard of Montreal lead scorers with 25 goals each, heavy on goals against Boston and Chicago. Abel to be honored with a Detroit proclamation on March 6, third night for a Red Wing honoree since 1941. Jim Primeau and Bernie LeMaitre, longtime friends from Toronto, now team as NHL linesmen.
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N.H.L
Sid Abell
Detroit
Maurice Richard
Canadiens
Boston
Chicago
Abel
Bruins
Rangers
Toronto
Richard
Detroit Red Wings
National Hockey League
Sid Abel
Detroit Hockey Club
Red Wing
Jack Adams
Jim Primeau
Bernie LeMaitre
Primeau
LeMaitre
Smile of the Week Answers A Moral Law Question
A father explains to his son why a man cannot have more than one wife, saying that the law protects those unable to defend themselves. The exchange highlights concerns about marital rights and legal protection for vulnerable individuals.
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Dad
Son
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University of New Mexico
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