Technological Trends and National Policy Debate Sparked By Unemployment Fears
Times magazine reports on the National Resources Committee study led by William Fielding Ogburn examining how rapid invention may affect work. It lists 13 technologies such as synthetic rubber, plastics, prefabricated houses, television, air conditioning, and automation with notes on potential job displacement and new opportunities.
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Potomac
William Fielding Ogburn
University of Chicago
Science Committee
National Resources Committees
Wallace
Science
Caltech
Millikan
Kyril Taylor Compton
Bell Telephone
Frank Baldwin Jewett
U.S
National Resources Committee
Ogburn
Frank Rattray Lillie
National Academy of Sciences
John Campbell Merriam
Carnegie Institution
Edward Charles Elliott
Purdue University
John D
Mack Rust
Tennessee
Soviet
Russia
Germany
England
Rca-Victor
Willian Frederick Gericke
University of California
Ogburn Committee
Time
Sew Up Heart After Stab Wounds
Harold Aldridge a 23 year old munition worker returns to work filling shells a month after surgeons twice removed his heart to close stab wounds The Lancet details the operation in which the heart was temporarily removed sewn and replaced It took six days for him to walk 40 yards and 28 days to discharge
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Harold Aldridge
the Lancet
William Gissane
Bodo Schulenberg
Aldridge
Women on the Land rise in Wales amid farm labor shift
The Advisory Council for Technical Education in South Wales and Monmouthshire surveys main industries to plan vocational education. It finds 6,370 women and girls regularly employed and 965 casually on farms of one acre plus, comprising 228 percent of the region’s agricultural workers across seven Southern Welsh counties. Many female workers perform manual labor in agriculture.
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Wales
Advisory Council For
South Wales
Monmouthshire
Britain
U.S. Bureau Employee Perfects Smooth-Skin Hybrid Potato
An employee of the U.S. Bureau of Plant Industry reports a perfected hybrid potato with a smooth skin. The discovery promises improved storage and market appeal for farmers and consumers.
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U.S. Bureau of Plant Industry
Glasgow to close eight streets for evening playground use
City officials announce eight Glasgow streets will be closed during the evening to serve as temporary playgrounds. The move aims to provide safe outdoor spaces for residents and families in the area.
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Glasgow
Admiralty Gains Full Control of Fleet Air Arm
Prime Minister Chamberlain announced in the House of Commons that Britain's fleet air arm will be under administrative control of the Admiralty, ending dual oversight by Air Ministry when at sea. Admiral Sir Robert Keyes has long campaigned for navy control to avoid illogical gaps in air force development and battle readiness.
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Admiralty
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Fleet Air Arm
Great Britain
Air Ministry
Robert Keyes
M.P
Canada Thistle Invades North American Fields
The Canada thistle, not Canadian by origin, spread across much of the continent after being introduced from Europe. Some plants have male flowers only and produce no seeds, while others are female and produce seeds. Flower colors range from pale purple to pink and white.
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North American
United States
Europe
Owner Had The Key A Short Tale On Attendance
A clergyman on holiday asks a village barber if he attends church or chapel. The barber replies he does not attend either, but jokes that church is the place he steps away from. The text concludes with a remark that every auto accident concerns every motorist and affects insurance rates.
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England
Helen Keller Visits Japan and Eyes Talking Book Aid
Helen Keller received a warm welcome in Japan as missionaries report her visit. She aims to introduce the talking book and aid 67,000 blind people while supported by Japanese educators and interpreters.
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Helen Keller
Japan
United Church
Constance Chappell
Isabel Govenlock
Miss Keller
Orient
Miss Thompson
Iwahashi
Edinburgh
Quota For British Films Prolonged By Government Plan
The Imperial government will extend the ten year quota for British films to prevent lapse on March 31. The policy requires renters and exhibitors to show a set proportion of British productions annually, aiming to boost both production and quality under new legislation.
Newark Sergeant Detains Man Over Missing Car Key
Off duty Police Sergeant Edward F. Tucker confronted a young man outside a Newark restaurant after spotting him trying to start a car. Tucker claimed the ignition key belonged to him and arrested the man for the attempted theft.
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Edward F. Tucker
Newark
N.J
Tucker
Moist Skin Increases Electric Shock Risk From Low Voltage
When skin is moist the resistance to electricity drops significantly and even low voltage can cause a serious shock. This warning highlights dangers for electrical work and household exposure.
Matched Crochet Pattern 5752 for Bedroom and Bath
Pattern 5752 offers instructions and charts for a two tone rug, matching towel border, and filet scarf with flower motif. Includes material needs and color suggestions. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave. E Winnipeg to obtain.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
King Solomon’s Mines Reopened in Arabian Desert
The Windsor Star reports the historic King Solomon’s mine in Saudi Arabia has been reopened by a British American team. Modern analysis shows ore at about 20 dollars per ton, while tailings could yield 14 dollars per ton, suggesting only six dollars profit per ton from current workings.
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Solomon
Saudi
Arabian Desert
Sheba
Urals
Russia
Rhodesia
South Africa
King Solomon
Windsor Star
Egg-opener invention lifts egg top without yolk damage
An English inventor has created the egg opener that removes the top of a boiled egg without breaking the yolk. The device aims to simplify breakfast prep and preserve egg integrity for cooks and connoisseurs.
Moscow Lags in Phone Service With Five Telephones per Hundred
Report shows Moscow has only five telephones for every 100 residents indicating limited communications access. The note highlights the city’s lag behind other major centers and suggests possible infrastructure improvements.
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Moscow
Russia
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