Silicone revolution from sand to everyday use expands fast
A NEA report outlines how sand-derived silicon forms silicone a versatile chemical used in 30 major areas from car components to skin creams. Major firms like General Electric race to develop silicone textiles bottles and leather goods with reductions in breakage water stains and foaming, promising cost savings and long lasting garment and product performance.
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New York
NEA
Brockway Glass Co
Reed
Monroe Grange Confers First and Second Degrees
Monroe Monday night saw a large class receive the first and second degrees with tableaux. The initiation was led by a committee headed by Mrs. M. A. Boyd. Venice Community Club will sponsor a Syrian chorus on May 18 at Ross School. A smorgasbord will accompany Pomona Grange’s Blue Ball event Saturday night. The fifth degree meeting is set for Fairfield on May 15 with a 6:30 p.m. basket supper. Glen McElyea, Fairfield Grange master, spoke briefly.
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Monroe
Monroe Grange
M. A. Boyd
Venice Community Club
Ross School
Smorgsborg
Pomona Grange
Blue Ball
Fairfield
Glen McElyea
Fairfield Grange
Air Force boxcar crashes kill seven in fog bound mountains
Burbank Calif. seven airmen died as a flying boxcar crashed into a fog hidden mountain. Wreckage and most bodies burned in the crash. Also noted is a scientific note claiming additives to automobile oil could extend life from 1000 to about 7000 miles for motorists.
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Burbank
Calif
Air Force
Pope Pius X Body May Move After Canonization
Vatican sources say the body of Pope Pius X will be moved from St Peter's to the Basilica of St Mary Major for three days of prayer after his canonization on May 29 and 30. Pope Pius XII began the Marian Year at St Mary Major on December 8.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Pope Pius X
St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Mary Major
Pope Pius XII
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General Electric
Gan
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Hoboken
N. J
Charles E. Reed
Silicone Products Department
G.E
Zenith
Lewis Drugs, Inc
Harry Benadum
Mgr
Central Ave
Sen
Ational
G-E
Norrie
Central “Ave
Finance Co
Sisson
Sorg
eNac
Irving D. Sisson
Point Enginer
Eccedifh Sorg Paper Co
L. C. Currier
Currier
Port Huron
Mich
St. Joe Paper Co
St. Joe
Fla
Seldon Avenue
Jaynes
Jayne
Middletown
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