Waste in Government by Reorganization of Executive Departments
Secretary Hoover and Work argue for a sweeping reorganization of federal functions to cut waste caused by overlapping duties and semilegislative powers. They cite Alaska spending, scattered bureaus, and 200 bureaus employing 550000, urging consolidation under specialized leadership and separation of judicial and legislative duties from administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Bureau of Mines and Minerals Statistics Division
Department of the Interior
Department of Commerce
Washington
Joint Congressional Committee
Work
Hoover
Interior and Commerce Departments
Congress
Commerce Department
Bureau of Mines
Alaska
Department of State
Alexander Hamilton
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Labor
C&r
Government of Territories and Dependencies
Picture Transmitter Converts Film to Radio Photo Steps
A camera image is developed and projected inside a glass cylinder where a light beam scans the film. A photo electric eye converts light to electrical impulses sent via high power transmitter to Riverhead Long Island, then decoded back into a black and white picture with a synchronized ink record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Laboratory
Carnavon
Waites
Marco
Long Island
Europe
America
Riverhead
Radio Corporation
Laboratory
Broad Street
RCA Laboratory
East Indian's Bravery Rewarded by Medal
The London Gazette reports Veladi Sammai of Murwal Forest village awarded the Albert Medal for gallantry after aiding Deputy Conservator H. S. George in India. Sammai confronted a man-eating tiger, attempted to fire a gun, then waved to deter the animal as George, wounded, staggered to camp two miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
London Gazette
London Daily Express
Albert
Veladi Sammai
Murwal Forest
H. S. George
South
Chanda
Central Provinces
Veladi Sammal
Mr. George
Veladi Sammail
Gond
Brave act by Veladi Sammat amid tiger threat
In a neighborhood terrorized by a man-eating tiger that had killed villagers, Veladi Sammat performed a highly brave action that risked his life to protect others, underscoring the peril and courage of locals during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veladi Sammat
Junkmen Dump Thousands Of Cars Near Corona Meadows
By permission of city authorities thousands of automobiles are dumped yearly in meadows near Corona Long Island. Junkmen strip cars of motors and removable parts then cremate the remaining chassis on the dump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corona
L. I
Loose Connections In Radio Sets
Loose connections cause most troubles in receiving sets. Check tightness of joints at nuts and binding posts and solder where possible. Do not leave joints unsoldered except for parts changed periodically such as batteries and headphones. Solder B batteries when possible for longer life. A strong joint must endure handling, and two wires should be soldered at the center to form a solid splice.
Changing Capacity In Series Condenser Reduces Wave Length
A condenser connected in series in a circuit reduces the wave length, while one connected in parallel with a coil increases the wave length, illustrating how capacitance arrangement affects signal wavelength.
Practical shelf for batteries and chargers with rollers
A board fitted with rollers provides a safe place under a convenience shelf to store radio batteries chargers and testers without stacking. Finish the board with acid resisting paint for easy handling and longevity as advised by Radio Digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Digest
Electrons and Filament in Vacuum Tubes
A vacuum tube emits electrons from a heated filament. These electrons are tiny negative charges of electricity and drive the tube's entire operation. The filament’s sole purpose is to emit these electrons through heating.
Battery test guidance for early radio cells
Test for B Battery units shows typical six month life with average use. Sets using five or more tubes drain batteries faster. Connect voltmeter across each B cell. If no voltmeter, place a five or ten watt 110 volt lamp across each B battery block. lamp should glow dimly if battery remains good.
Forced pullets best egg producers in Cornell bulletin
James J. Rice of the Cornell experiment station reports on feeding early hatched pullets during summer. Findings show forced pullets outperform retarded ones in profit, egg yield, hatchability, weight gain, and vitality. wet and dry mash effects and grain feeding are analyzed with multiple comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Rice
Cornell University Experiment Station
Mr. Rice
Best Feed and Care for Pullets Guides Poultrymen
Martin Decker of the New Jersey agricultural experiment station stresses pullets' uniform growth from hatch to maturity. He advocates free range, shade, green foods, and careful rationing to prevent late winter laying, with gradual transfer to winter quarters and staged lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Decker
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Hens Pasture Feeders
Hens are pasture feeders though fenced from good pasture. J G Halpin of the University of Wisconsin poultry department says a heavy laying hen needs a laxative bowels to last long. Most poultry keepers prefer green feed to drugs as it adds bulk and aids mineral assimilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Halpin
Poultry Department
University of Wisconsin
Preventing Lice and Mites in Poultry Flocks
Lice and mites threaten growth and egg production in poultry. Regular spraying with waste oil or kerosene can exterminate or control infestations, emphasizing prevention over cures for coop and nest areas.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Shipping Board
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Federal Power Commission
Mette
Ede
Tere
Carnarvon
Wales
Central Radio Office
New York City
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