Red Cross War Fund Appeals for 200 Million 1944
Washington opens its 1944 War Fund appeal as World War II enters a crucial phase. Norman H Davis and Leon Fraser urge nationwide support to sustain blood donor services, surgical dressings, POW packaging, and military welfare, with a $200 million quota to meet wartime needs.
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Leon
Fraser
War Fund
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Red Cross
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Davis
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Far East
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Glasses boost perceived intelligence and honesty says Purdue study
Professor G R Thornton of Purdue University reports experiments showing that wearing glasses makes a person appear more intelligent, dependable, industrious, and honest. Psychology students rated photographed subjects with glasses higher than without, with practical implications for hiring biased by photos.
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G. R. Thornton
Psychology Department
Purdue University
Thornton
Slow Gains in Vitreous China Glaze Improve Plumbing
The article explains that major advances in plumbing come from gradual research focused on glaze quality for vitreous china fixtures. The glaze provides sanitation, moisture resistance, and crack discouragement, while also simplifying cleaning with soap and hot water. It enhances durability and longevity beyond typical house lifespans.
Citrus Trade and Seed Tagging Across Regions
The piece notes high citrus demand in Europe and Britain relying on imports from Spain Algeria Italy and Palestine with shipments from the United States Brazil and South Africa. It highlights U S citrus sources within its borders thanks to Florida Texas Arizona and California territory gains and states seed advertisements must carry fully completed state analysis tags.
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Europe
Great Britain
Pyrenees
Alps
Spain
Algeria
Italy
Palestine
United States
Brazil
South Africa
Florida
Texas
Arizona
California
Keep Birds Free From Mites to Control Colds
Advice emphasizes parasite control to prevent colds in poultry. Eliminate red mites and lice, remove advanced cases, clean and disinfect coops, and provide fresh water multiple times daily. Feed a dry mash always and a small noon wet mash with milk or watered milk and molasses, plus vitamin oil, while keeping litter dry and avoiding drafts.
Soap Thrift and Efficient Cleaning Habits
The article outlines a thrift approach to soap use in laundering, bathing, dishwashing, and housecleaning. It notes water hardness and soil levels determine soap needs and advises homemakers to judge amounts per task, suggesting a two inch suds for dishes and two to three inch suds for laundering.
Coal Dyes From Bituminous Coal Patented at Penn State
Dr H B Charmbury of Pennsylvania State College has patented a direct from coal dyeing method using five coal seams. The process yields brown khaki shades for army uniforms blankets and equipment and produces synthetic dyes from coal by carbon separation and chemical treatment. The patent is assigned to Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Research Inc.
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H. B. Charmbury
Pennsylvania State College
Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Research, Inc
Pennsylvania
Rubber Blight Overcome. Ford Plan Vows Large Scale Brazil Plantations
Archibald Johnston of SEL TERRA BRAZIL reports Ford and partners will produce 1000 tons of rubber in 1946 from Amazonia. After 15 years of research, blight-resistant, high yielding trees using umbrella grafting methods promise cheaper, steady U S supply. Early output will come from double-tree hybrids and umbrella trees, with peak yields of 8 to 10 pounds per tree after 12 to 15 years.
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Brazil
Ford’.company
Amazonia
Archibald Johnston
Hemisphere
United States
Amazon Territory
Indies
Fordlandia
Ford Plantation
Tapajos
Costa Rica
Goodyear
U. S
Youth in Hurry Sets Army Test Record at 161
Private Hilton J. Wilson, 18, fresh from the University of Kansas, raced through the army general classification test at Jefferson Barracks reception center and scored 161, two points below the perfect score. He credits speed and focus for the achievement, calling it a likely army record.
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ST. Louis
Hilton J. Wilson
University of Kansas
Jefferson Barracks
Army
Old Tires Used for Shoe Soles Predicted
Chicago officials forecast 1944 civilian shoe production would fall due to leather and labor shortages. Henry M Spelman Jr., chief of the leather products and shoe section, predicted old tire carcasses would be used for shoe soles to stretch materials.
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Chicago
Henry M.spelman Jr
Office of Civilian Requirements
Spelman
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