Report Denies Ooh Of Jobs To Machines In Detroit
The American Society of Tool Engineers reports that machine tool perfection boosts employment and sales by lowering production costs. The study led by John Younger argues mechanization creates jobs two and a half times faster than needed, expanding industries and reducing net unemployment despite fears of displacement.
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Detroit
American Society of Tool Engineers
John Younger
Ohio State University
Flint
Lansing
Pontiac
Akron
National Industrial Conference
Boag
Spark Stopwatch Pens New Way to Test Metal Castings
A 40000-volt electric spark used with a spectrograph at the University of Michigan analyzes molten metal drops from ladles to reveal chromium copper manganese molybdenum nickel and silicon content to one hundredth of one percent. The eight minute analysis speeds quality control for castings such as engine blocks drums and diesels, aiding early correction of furnace mixtures.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
Ann Harbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Michigan
University
Department of Engineering Research
Campbell, Wyant and Cannon Foundry Company
Muskegon, Mich
Seattle beer sampler faces drunkenness charge in court
A beer sampler told Judge William R. Bell he traveled from town to town sampling beer and never found a city with such strong beer as Seattle. The judge freed him. The report ends with a note about silk production in Japan affecting 18,000,000 people.
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Seattle
William R. Bell
Soldiered On Stage: Jack Vollmer’s Early Theatre Days
Jack Vollmer of 12 Monroe Street recalls the heyday of American theatre turning the century. He left plans for medicine after a Washington University freshman play led a Broadway scout to cast him. Vollmer tells of road tours, the creed the show must go on, and improvised stages in small towns during a lively acting era.
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Mo O
Jack Vollmer
Monroe Street
Jack Bradley
Vollmer
Washington University
St. Louis
Washington
Wold
Father Ebert
Taos
Missouri
Chicago
Leity
Inother
Arkansas
Former actor recounts stage life and film debut in Missouri
The former actor recalls fifteen years in the bright lights meeting stars like Mantell Tyrone Power and Ethel Barrymore. He describes the Ben Hur production with over fifty cast members and a comic cue mix up. He also notes his movie role in Jesse James filmed near Otterville and east St. Louis and discusses the enduring appeal of plays versus cinema. Engineers test a frozen gasoline concept for aircraft that remains nonflammable when cooled.
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Mr. Vollmer
Robert Mantell
Tyrone Power
Ethel Barrymore
America
Theatre Tamilty
Vollmer
Ford
Jesse James
Missouri
Otterville
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Villian
Basil Rathbone
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Advertised Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for stomach trouble gas heartburn and acid indigestion. It claims to stimulate appetite aid gastric juice flow improve digestion and restore vigor. A Springfield Missouri testimonial from Mrs May Myers praising relief and strength is included.
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Pierce
May Myers
W. Talmage
Springfield
Twin Texas brothers Ross and Doss Hardin in Legislature
Texas twins Ross and Doss Hardin, from Prairie Hill and Waco, both back liberal age assistance in the House and Senate. They share paths, pay, and a lifelong bond, with Doss recounting their synchronized childhood and political rise.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Ross and
Doss Hardin
Ross
Prairie Hill
Limestone
House of Representatives
Sen
Doss Harding
Radio Hams Meet in Fort Wayne April 29
Fort Wayne Indiana April 12 The Hams amateur radio operators from five states plan a meet and central states convention April 29 at Indiana Technical College Invitations went to about 6000 operators across Indiana Illinois Kentucky Ohio and Michigan About 500 are expected to attend A discussion on trends in high frequency transmission will feature the program
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana Technical College
North Garoling Hey Production Boost Triggers Large Yield Rise
North Garoling’s production jumped by 200 pounds an acre in 1938, driving an estimated 250000 tons additional total yield as farmers report stronger crops and higher outputs across the region.
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Japate
Washington U
Tack Vollmer
J. D. Reed Coal CO
Lindberg “Red
Jefferson City
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