Kaleidoscope and Kangaroo Notes By W A Bivins
W A Bivins discusses the kaleidoscope as a rediscovery of Brewster's tool, contrasts it with the stereoscope, and reflects on light, art, and knowledge. He also describes the kangaroo, its name origins, stature, and features, urging readers to learn about the creature and to support peaceful problem solving over war.
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David Brewster
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Mao
Cook
Britain
United States
Australia
Oldest track records and WWI armistice facts
Oldest standing marks include Crossland of Britain who ran 20 miles in one hour and 54 seconds in early distance records. Americans J B Clark held 20 miles in 3:08:10 and 25 miles in 4:03:35 on Dec 5 1879. WWI armistices: Bulgaria Sept 29 1918, Turkey Oct 30, Austria Nov 4, Germany Nov 11. Lake Michigan is the largest U S freshwater body by surface area. Sweden preparing to drop extraterritorial rights in China. WAAC third officer equals second lieutenant.
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Crossland
Great Britain
J. B. Clark
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Germany
United States
China
Sweden
Welcome to Arizona Captain Carr and the soaring crowd
The Phoenix welcome scene for Captain Carr includes the mayor, Sheriff Jordan, and 40 horsemen as the transcontinental sailplane lands at Sky Harbor. Pat Friday is inserted as Carr’s passenger while Ed Bryan hypes the moment and warns Patricia Stuart to stay quiet about a potential scandal as plans for the soaring carnival unfold.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Maricopa County
Arizona
Jordan
Wipala Wicki
Jimmy Carr
Loraine
Patt
Pat
Captain Carr
Big Ed Bryan
Jimmy
Jim
Wipala
Big Ed
Women of America
Pat Friday
Ed Bryan
Elmira
Cleveland
Chicago
Patsy
Sky Harbor Field
Sky Harbor
Stuart
Pay-As-You-Go Planner Puzzle Clues Riddle
A dense word puzzle lists across and down clues for a pay-as-you-go themed planner. Entries reference common terms from finance, chemistry, and daily use, with extended hints pointing to a vertical solution set. The page mixes abbreviations, symbols, and partial phrases to guide solvers.
Bivins Becomes Radio Instructor at Skyland Signal Corps School
W P Bivins formerly with Guilford Radio Service for 13 years now serves as instructor in radio and radio mathematics at the Skyland Signal Corps School Winston-Salem. He began duties February 1 under War Department setup run by North Carolina public instruction. He is a Civilian Club member and Wesley Memorial Church steward at 236 Montlieu Avenue.
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W. P. Bivins
Guilford Radio Service
Skyland Signal Corps
Winston-Salem
Bivins
Signal Corps
War Department
North Carolina
State Department of Public Instruction
Civitan Club
Prisoner David Hayes Held by Italian Government
Emory S. Hayes of Cerro Gordo reports his son David Hayes, listed as missing in action in North Africa, is now a prisoner of war of Italy. Field notes final accounting halted in six states this month and will pause in 14 more including North and South Carolina. WPA to wind down nationwide by May.
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Whiteville
Emory
Hayes
Cerro Gordo
David
North Africa
Field
North Carolina
South Carolina
WPA
Washington
Work Projects Administration
May Y. George H
Wartime In Washington by Jack Stinnett
In Washington wartime mood features Rep Winifred Stanley defending vegetable growers in Congress while debates include St Patrick themes. Harold Ickes warns on cherry blossoms being oriental naming shift. A Peoria housewife aids war effort with nursing recruitment, quilts, sweaters, and letters to five sons. Near Tunis, Africa over a million palm trees grow dates across 100 varieties.
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Washington
Winifred C. Stanley
New York
Fashion Academy
Miss Stanley
Hudson Valley
Congress
Sen
Elmer Thomas
Mid-Continent
Erin
Sam
Emerald Isle
Joseph O'Brien
House
St. Patrick
Harold L. Ickes
Department of Interior Park Department
Peoria
Ill
Fred A. Jacobs
Army
Navy
Navy Mothers Club
Red Cross
Armed Services
Tunis
Africa
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W. A. Bivins
Earth
Lake Michigan
Lake Superior
Canada
WAAC
Business Men's Civic Club
S. V. Barnhill
Charles Drake
Underhill Avenue
William Penn High School
Ida Staton
E. Washington Street
Morgan Apartments
Steward Board
Steward
AME Zion Church
Jerry Smith
Woodbury Avenue
Wright Lilly
Rivette Drive
First Baptist Church
ST. Stephens
St. Stepphens A. M. E. Zion Church
Arthur Wall
Joe
Albuquerque
N. M
Gilbert Lopez
Gilbert
Oren Arnold
J-Jimmy
Mises Stuart
U. S
River
Livonia
Phin
North Dakota
U.S
Spain
Laren
Signal Corps School
Winston
FE. Vorely
Ripley
Modena
Pacific Constructors
Bologna
Bank of America
Stile
Salt Lake City
Marion. Hostetler
Christ
Jack Stinnett
Japan
Korea
Wagger
NEW Records
Chesterfield
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