Housekeeping on the Moon by John F Sembmower
Adler planetarium scientists in Chicago map a functional moon dwelling to cope with 400 degree swings in temperature and near vacuum. They note orbital and propulsion challenges, survivability, gravity effects, and possible use of reverse rockets for soft landings.
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John F. Semnbower
Central Press
Adler Planetarium
Chicago
Willy Ley
German Rocket Society
Les Cruces
N.M
U.S. Navy
United States Air Force
School of Aviation Medicine
Randolph Field
Tex
Hubertus Strughold
Heinz Haber
Earth
R. W. Porter
Schenectady
N.Y
Colorful kitchen towels with quick transfer motifs
Cheerful pattern 623 offers color accents for towels using six motifs averaging 4% by 1 inch. Laura Wheeler’s improved transfer pattern simplifies needlework. Send name address and pattern number with five one cent coins to Household Arts Department in Toronto.
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Laura Wheeler
Household Arts Department
Toronto
Helpful Household Tips and Care Suggestions
Helpful hints describe using soft powder puffs as mirrors and shoe cleaners. Instructions advise rinsing tea kettles with cold water to avoid sediment and using melted paraffin to seal leaking vases. Guidance promotes dividing cut flowers into multiple vases and avoiding contagious illnesses.
May Establish Asbestos Mine
VANCOUVER Asbestos Corp may buy property and set up an asbestos mine in British Columbia. William Oughtred, general manager, says negotiations are under way with owners of potentially rich asbestos property between Revelstoke and Arrowhead. He notes the project would be a low risk investment and could aid sales in California. Oughtred just returned from Australia where the firm operates an asbestos mine.
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Vancouver
Asbestos Corp
British Columbia
William Oughtred
Revelstoke
Arrowhead
B.C
A.B.C
California
Oughtred
Australia
Measuring Farm Acreage by Baseline and Rectangular Sections
This article explains how to measure farm land by establishing a baseline inside the fence, using right angle lines to determine width, and employing a 100 foot tape or carpenter’s rule for accuracy. It covers converting measurements to acres and square rods, calculating triangle areas, and deducting wooded land from total tract area with example illustrations.
Movie prompts girl to clear man in false accusation
In Milwaukee a 13 year old girl admitted lying three months earlier after seeing a movie where an innocent man took the rap. Leonard C. Jastrow, 44, freed after three months of a one to two year sentence. DA McCauley offered to aid a state compensation petition for lost time. The girl said the film influenced her conscience and kept her awake at night.
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Milwaukee
Leonard C. Jastrow
William J. McCauley
Jastrow
Child at London party misnames magician as Winston Churchill
A nine year old volunteer at a London children's party announced his name as Winston Churchill. The crowd laughed until the boy clarified he was Winston the second, not joking, prompting a humorous moment at the event.
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London
Eng
Winston Churchill
Mr. Churchill
Winston the Second
Public health advisory urges cover when coughing or sneezing
Citizens are urged to cover mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow to prevent disease spread. Health officials emphasize diligent cough etiquette as part of community protection and disease control measures.
Abel and Richard Lead N H L Scorers as Penalties Drop
After 131 games six N H L teams have 2 430 penalty minutes this season, 199 fewer than last year. Sid Abel of Detroit and Maurice Richard of Montreal top the league with 25 goals each as both enjoy success against Boston and Chicago. Abel to be honored March 6 in Detroit with an official city proclamation. Old school friends Jim Primeau and Bernie LeMaitre, now NHL officials, frequently work as a team.
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N.H.L
Sid Abel
Detroit
Maurice Richard
Canadiens
Boston
Chicago
Abel
Bruins
Rangers
Toronto
Richard
Detroit Red Wings
National Hockey League
Detroit Hockey Club
Red Wing
Jack Adams
Jim Primeau
Bernie LeMaitre
N.H.S
Primeau
LeMaitre
Smile of the Week Quip About Polygamy and Protection
A humor caption contrasts a boy asking why a man cannot have multiple wives with a reply that the law protects those unable to protect themselves. The exchange highlights legal protections and moral commentary in a lightweight joke frame.
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Dad
Son
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University of New Mexico
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