Puzzle expert needed for world peace and politics
The piece surveys 1924 puzzles from the Bok prize contest on world cooperation, notes shifting U.S. isolation, and weighs public views on international peace. It cites figures, including 29,165 applicants, and contrasts dictatorial trends abroad with American debate on entering global politics. It ends reflecting on a child’s wreath and a grave for a nation.
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Edward W. Bok
United States
Ingalls
American Statesman
Simple and Cheap Grid Leak Radio Resistor
A New York Globe article describes a low cost variable high resistance using water and a cork with two wires. A glass tube vent allows gas escape. adjust rough position by moving the wire inside the tube and final tweak via the cork wire. Copper, lead, or tin wires are discussed for aging and ease of bending. Salt or denatured alcohol adjust resistance. the setup is silent weather resistant and stable.
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New York Globe
New Year Resolve Inspires Hope and Effort
Katherine Edelman urges readers to bury past disappointments and greet 365 new days as chances to contribute, emphasizing every humble task as a cog in the universe and the value of hope, courage, and determination for achievement in the New Year.
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Katherine Edelman
Western Newspaper Union
Saving Drilling Holes Through Window Sill Antenna Trick
Instructions describe making two 15 inch brass or copper strips to lay across a window sill and close the window. Holes at ends hold strips, which are tacked down and lightly seasoned with paraffin. Outside ends connect to double winding posts for antenna ground and feed, with a No 4 wire safety gap. a workaround for landlords prohibiting sill drilling.
Catching Waves and Longer Radio Broadcasts
The article notes longer waves from 450 to 545 meters can be received with a wider aerial setup. It suggests a condenser between the aerial and ground posts to enable tuning these wavelengths. Increasing condenser value allows picking up longer waves.
Prolong Tube Life by Safe Insertion and Gradual Current
Tubes last longer when filament current is applied gently. Do not insert tubes with power on. ensure rheostats are off before seating. After insertion, increase current gradually to prevent damage and extend life.
Hand tattoo practice records births in Fiji and Samoa
In Fiji and Samoa it is common to tattoo on the hand of another the date of her children's births. The note describes customary body art reflecting family events and dates in Pacific cultures.
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Fiji
Samoa
Tuned impedance trick for two RF stages
Amateur radio idea proposes repurposing a variometer to create two tuned impedances in one device. By isolating stator and rotor windings and wiring halves in series, two impedances track together enabling two RF stages with a fixed capacitor across each variometer for tuned-impedance transformation.
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A. L. Munzig
Hera
How to Lengthen Life of Your 1B Batteries
Practical tips to extend battery life focus on avoiding heat and impacts. Use voltmeters for testing to avoid draining energy, avoid ammeters which short the circuit. Handle components carefully and follow safe testing methods as outlined by Radio News.
Cheapest and Simplest Regenerative Receiver
A simple economical regenerative receiver design using a variometer a 23 plate variable condenser with vernier and a two contact switch lever. It covers wavelengths from 175 to 500 meters and uses a standard vacuum tube and antenna. The accompanying sketch illustrates the wiring of the outside windings for connection.
Fix Catwhisker For Stable Crystal Detector Tuning
To keep a crystal detector in perfect adjustment first locate the most sensitive spot with a buzzer test. After positioning the catwhisker drop hot beeswax around it to secure the alignment. This method maintains the whisker in place for months and avoids rechecking the sensitive spot each use.
Insulating Leads in Radio Sets
The insulation of the leads in a radio set is very important. Where leads cross one another slip a few inches of spaghetti or other insulating material across them to prevent interference. Do not run any leads parallel for any length.
Have Your Own Schedule to Listen In on Radio
The article advises radio listeners to plan listening times rather than tuned casually. It suggests using a memorandum calendar and an alarm clock to mark advance features and set exact broadcast hours to ensure you don’t miss desired numbers.
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Nne
Caution on Crystal Detectors for Indoor Antennas
The article warns against using crystal detector sets with indoor antennas. It argues for a single vacuum tube outfit wired with a regenerative circuit as the safer choice, noting many reports of astonishing distances with similar layouts but advising caution.
Flexible Leads for Set Apparatus Wiring
Use flexible wire connected to solid wire with solder to allow easy manipulation and prevent broken leads later. This advice emphasizes reliability in electrical connections on a set and stresses secure joints and ease of handling.
Beethoven's Deaf Years Shaped Major Compositions
The article notes that even after losing hearing, Beethoven produced some of his finest works. It highlights resilience and adaptation in his late career as he created landmark symphonies and sonatas despite deafness.
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Beethoven
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