Heather used as timber substitute in Scotland
Scotland uses extensive heather fields as a new timber substitute. Heather is dried and pulverized, beaten into a paste, molded and finished like wood. The material is claimed to be immune to wood pests and waterproof, fireproof and acidproof.
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Air umbrella over eastern Mediterranean shipping said by Douglas
Air Chief Marshal Sir William Sholto Douglas announced in a first press conference as Middle East air commander that Allied fighters now extend an air umbrella over eastern Mediterranean shipping. He said the situation would improve as air fields along North Africa’s coast are extended. Danish sawmills work on gasoline substitutes from wood for motor vehicles.
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Cattle Rustlers Again Active in Wyoming and Peoria Fire
Cattle rustlers operate in Wyoming using fast trucks to steal herds and sell meat on the black market. OPA and stockmen report increased thefts with one rancher missing 40 head. Inspectors find stolen cattle at markets. proceeds reportedly paid to stockmen. Wyoming livestock value up 19 percent from last year. In Peoria a kitchen fire ruins a Swiss steak, deemed irreplaceable.
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Wary voyage and daring escape with forces in Mindanao
In Mindanao during World War II Bulkeley and crew recounts landing men and materiel, a failed first landfall, a stuck boat, and a heroic salvage effort. Quezon and MacArthur are mentioned as allies, the 34 and 41 boats play roles, and torpedo work plus a perilous retreat to Australia are described.
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First Aid to the Ailing House by Whitman
Homeowners receive practical advice on painting storage, insulation, ventilation, turning radii, shingles, fireplaces, boilers, tools, and water heaters. The column offers reader questions answered with concise, actionable fixes and sourcing tips for older homes.
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