Waterproofing in a new era from aerogel to silane coatings
University of Michigan chemists describe an advanced waterproofing concept where a fine white powder forms a dry film on water, then a silane treated compound creates a water repellent layer. The result aims to vent moisture while excluding external water, enabling fabrics to stay dry.
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Howard W. Blakesler
Associated Press
Ann Arbor, Mich
Floyd E. Ftell
University of Michigan
Michigan
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
St. Paul
Prisoners Ask Truth Serum Test to Prove Innocence
Washington State penitentiary officials report inmates requesting sodium pentothal tests to reveal truth about alleged crimes. Dell Richardson seeks to prove innocence while serving life for a Seattle bathtub murder. prosecutors caution that truth serum is not reliable, but may influence pardons under certain conditions.
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Guy Searls
International News Service
Walla Walla, Wash
INS
Washington State Penitentiary
Tom Smith
Smith
State Board of Prison Terms and Paroles
Dell Richardson
Seattle
Richardson
Lloyd Shorett
Shorett
Lucky 13 Figures in Kartsen Biography
Missouri congressman elect Frank M. Kartsen notes 13 as a lucky number. Born in 1913 he resides in the 13th district with 13 wards 13 committeemen and 13 committeewomen. Britannica recalls barbershop entertainment with lutes and viols.
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ST. Louis
Frank M. Kartsen
Missouri
Luncheon for 55 Cents Tells You You're In West
HAL BOYLE notes differences between Manhattan and the Midwest. He describes signs, service, street scenes, and small comforts that define life in the region, including affordable lunches, thicker drinks, friendly greetings, and slower pace. He contrasts cuisine, manners, and everyday quirks with urban habits.
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West
Hal Boyle
Cincinnati
Ohio
Manhattan
Middle West
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Ihe
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Tanleys
Jewelers
Marion Martin
Republican National Committee
Carroll Reece
GOP
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Jane Hamilton Macauley
International
SSO
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Enterprise
James Whitcomb Riley
City Stove Works
City Radio Service
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