Humans Better In Crashes Than Planes
A Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory study uses the Thin Man crash tester to compare human and aircraft crash tolerances. The device, a sheet metal backbone with safety belts and joints, simulates impacts to assess seat design and seating orientation for improved passenger survival.
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New York
Eeer Eenes
the Institute of the Asroneutical Sciences
E.R. Dye
Cornell University Aeronautical Laboratory
Buffalo
William [ Steiglitz
Republic Aviation Corporation
Steiglitz
Round-Eye Girls Becoming Slant Eyed Charmers
New York report says American women will adopt a Continental Look with slanted eyes and a Cupid’s bow mouth. Models use brow pencils and tape to alter eye shape, while others draw lashes for dramatic effect. Harry Conover predicts slower walk and deeper voice.
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New York
Harry Conover
Conover
Honover
Herminone Becomes Herman After Endocrine Change
In Redcar England Jim Piggot’s hen Herminone stopped laying before Christmas. A vet diagnosed an endocrine disturbance and revealed Herminone had transformed into a cockeral. Now called Herman he sports a male beard and crowing confirms the change.
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Redcar
Yorkshire
England
Jim Piggott
Jim
Herminone
Herman
Missing Canadian coins worth millions attract Mint recovery efforts
Ottawa reports a $4.5 million total value of missing 20 and 5 cent silver coins. The Mint notes 41,310 20 cent pieces remain missing with most likely held by collectors or in private hands, while millions of steel and tombac pieces circulate and are being recalled or retired from minting.
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Ottawa
Canada
Yesteryear
Hitler's Mountain Playground Now Mecca For Sightseers
BERCHTESGADEN Germany Americans and Allied tourists visit Hitler's former mountain retreat now a ruined site. Gear and guard lines remain as Col Grogan limits access while German officials cautiously manage the area. About 3 000 sightseers per month climb to view the Eagle's Nest and surrounding ruins.
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Berchtesgaden
Germany
Hitler
U.S. Army
Europe
Stanley Grogan
Col. Grogan
U.S
Tourists Not Responsible For Wild Life Losses
D Leo Dolan of the Canadian Travel Bureau told the Northern Ontario Outfitters association banquet that tourists are not to blame for wildlife losses. He cited 1948 49 licence figures showing residents kill counts far in excess of non residents and urged continued conservation by all. The remarks challenged views that tourism damages game resources.
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Kenora
Ont
Ontario
D. Leo Dolan
Canadian Travel Bureau
Northern Ontario Outfitters Association
Mr. Dolan
Dolan
Canada
Saskatchewan
Caution Over Fluorescent Tubes Containing Beryllium
Warning notes that fluorescent light tubes have an inner coating with beryllium, a dangerous poison. Handle burned out or broken tubes with care to avoid exposure from dust or cuts.
Italian lion tamer loses nose and chin in bold stunt
A fearless Italian lion tamer attempted a dangerous feat by placing his head inside a lion's mouth and was badly burned and mauled. Bystanders reported the crowd gasped as flames reflected in the gas tank inspection stunt.
Fallacies and Facts About Milk Explained
A Consumers' Guide refutes four milk myths with concise facts. It states foods eaten separately can be combined safely, skim milk provides minerals and riboflavin, properly pasteurized milk tastes like raw, and milk is not a universal cure nor a complete nutrient source, though it remains highly desirable.
Colorful Exhibit Showcases Butterflies at Calcutta Exhibition
Four thousand butterfly species were displayed in Calcutta under the Zoological Survey of India. Nearly 1,500 species were of Indian origin.
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Calcutta
India
Zoological Survey of India
Tent Emerges as Soldier’s Best Friend in Arctic Training
Ottawa reports that Canadian Army Arctic drills center on tents and sleeping bags as core survival tools. At Petawawa and Wainwright recruits learn care and handling before rifles, with emphasis on preventing tent ice up from steam, stove use, and fire risks in nylon gear.
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Ottawa
Arctic
Petawawa
Ont
Wainwright
Alta
New Handicoat Aims To Ease Shopping Burden
New York reports Clarice Scott unveils the Handicoat a rain and sun ready garment with detachable hood multiple pockets a plastic carry-all big pockets for gloves and packages and a fare dispenser key chain plus sleeve list slots. Designed for easy checkout transport and comfort.
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New York
New “Handicoat
Clarice Scott
Department of Agriculture
Neer
Scott
Winter Thunderstorms and Witch Hazel Factoid
Thunderstorms in winter arise from heated air rising strongly and forming rain drops. Electrical charges develop, causing thunder and lightning. The witch hazel is a shrub, not a hazel tree.
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Faille
Central Press
Mecca
Manitoba
Toronto
Canadian Foundation For Poliomyelitis
Imperial Breeding Farm
Iowa
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