Navy Reveals Warships Fueled by New System
Navy officials disclosed a breakthrough propulsion system for US warships that cuts fuel use by up to 35 percent versus any other navy. The high pressure high temperature steam method has been used on destroyers since 1934 and standard on new battleships including the North Carolina and Washington, signaling a revolution in marine engineering credited to American ingenuity.
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High pressure steam reshapes U S Navy destroyers
The Navy recounts the shift to high pressure high temperature steam in destroyers since 1934, noting increased range 25 to 35 percent and fuel savings. It cites Somers and Dahlgren retrofits, 600 psi 850 F battleship propulsion, and collaboration with Gibbs and Cox along with GE Westinghouse Foster Wheeler and others.
Navy and Maritime Commission feud slows Victory ships
Washington feud between the navy and the U S maritime commission delays production of Victory ships by at least forty percent. Three clearances now block merchant vessel commissioning, upsetting Allied supply and stirring White House friction between Admiral Land and Secretary Knox.
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Carute Water Hair Treatment Claims Stability and Safety
An advertisement touts Carute Water claiming natural texture retention after styling and a single monthly treatment to stay young looking. It asserts purity and safety with a university test, notes 29 years without injury, and cites leading dealers selling in many cities. Six application size $1.15.
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Army To Get 45 Per Cent Of Beef Killed
The War Food Administration in New York said Washington ordered all federally inspected slaughterers to set aside 45 percent of steer and heifer beef for Army consumption starting Monday. The move targets weekly beef production and excludes inventories on hand. Deliveries must be boneless and meet Army specifications.
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36 Year Member Of Bible Class Honored In Thomasville
L. E. Teague received a dinner recognition from the First Church Men’s Bible class for 36 years of membership and 32 years as church clerk. Speakers included Rev. John Arch McMillan and Mayor R. L. Pope. Music by Mills Home leader W. B. Lord and quartet.
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Air Corps mechanic from Smyrna returns to post
Pfe. Joe Carr of Smyrna Tennessee in the Air Corps departs after a ten day leave with wife Etta Warner Carr and other relatives. Carr has served since last fall as a mechanic in the Air Corps. The University of Pavia was founded in 825.
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