Dirty wall patterns explained by scientist in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh scientist Gaylord W. Penney, Westinghouse physicist and air cleaning inventor, explains winter dust patterns form where warm air meets cold surfaces. He notes plaster between laths and nail heads create cold targets for dust particles, suggesting insulation or radiant heat to eliminate the striped marks.
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Pittsburgh
INS
A. Pittsburgh
Gaylord W. Penney
Westinghouse Electric
Penney
Walla
Holland Windmills Primarily Drain Polders Not Supply Water
The article notes that the main purpose of Holland's windmills is to remove water by pumping excess from the polders into drainage canals rather than to supply water for other uses.
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Holland
Retail Food Prices to Fall
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics maintains that retail food prices will decline somewhat during the summer and fall. Evaporated milk cheese most fresh and processed fruits and vegetables fish and cereal products are expected to become cheaper. Butter liquid milk cream potatoes canned citrus may stay about the same. Meat prices may rise in the near term then fall in the autumn. Sugar could rise in the fall.
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Washington
I.i
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Ceramic stopped infra red glow.
Illinois researchers developed a ceramic coating that blocked visible red and invisible infrared emissions from aircraft exhausts, masking approaching night bombers. Professors note German infrared detectors could track hot exhaust several miles away, aiding anti aircraft batteries. the coating reportedly suppressed over 90 percent of infrared radiation, saving lives.
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International News Service
Champaign
Ill
INS
University of Illinois
Prof
Bennett
University
Flat Rock 4-H Youth Raises Steer Weight Dramatically
Dobson David Hatcher of the Flat Rock 4-H club in Surry County is praised by G Mark Goforth Jr state extension agent for exceptional care of his baby beef. From March 24 to May 1 over 38 days the steer gained about 108 pounds and averaged 2.84 pounds per day despite dehorning during the period.
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Dobson
David Hatcher
Flat Rock 4-H
Surry County
G. Mark Goforth, Jr
State College Extension Service
David
Columbus County Hens Doing Well
Columbus County poultry producer J. C. Turner shows sound management with 171 laying hens in April. They produced 12 eggs valued at $180.25, consumed 500 pounds of grain for $17.50, 1050 pounds of mash for $550, and shells for $0.50, totaling $73.75 in feed. Labor profit after costs reaches $106.50.
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Whiteville
Columbus County
J. C. Turner
Charles D. Raper
State College Extension Service
Why parachutes on passenger planes are not used
Air safety experts and the CAA say parachutes are impractical for commercial jets. Most crashes happen too fast for passengers to escape, and training, time, and crowding would hinder use. Parachutes are useful only if a plane has time to circle or run out of fuel, a rare scenario.
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Washington
CAA
Oe. Field
New York
Lane Yprewee
Maryland
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Urbana Taxi Drivers Allowed Door Calls Under New Ordinance
Urbana Illinois imposes a rule requiring taxi drivers to pick up passengers at the door. Drivers who honk to announce arrivals risk license revocation under the new city ordinance.
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Urbana
Ill
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