Credit and loan politics behind lend-lease shift
Washington reports warn of muddled aims as Britain seeks to replace lend-lease with self liquidating bonds. The piece questions the bargain for U S taxpayers given Britain's push toward socialism and debt expansion, amid signals from Crowley and Bevin and hints of closer ties to the Russians.
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Washington
Truman
Crowley
Britain
Russia
France
China
London
United States
Harold Laski
Europe
England
Bevin
Aluminum paint aids farm repairs and cooling
Aluminum paint offers a versatile fix for farm buildings and equipment. It adheres to steel wood brick concrete plaster and more and lowers roof temperatures by up to 14 degrees while reflecting 70 percent of heat. It also resists moisture and washing, making it suited for dairies and machinery protection.
Use of Funnel to Collect Wood Borings While Boring Overhead
When boring a hole overhead with a brace and bit, a funnel catches falling borings. The bit passes through the funnel, allowing free motion while the cup remains fixed to catch debris.
Everything's Same McClure Syndicate-WNN Features
John returns from war to a family that pretends nothing changed yet recalls it all through Nellie the mare. Harvey and Mathilda guide him to the barn where Nellie responds to John, confirming the homecoming is the same despite absence. The scene ends with Harvey cherishing the hunting jacket and Nellie.
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Hen John
Mathilda
Harvey
Helen
Eddie
John
South Pacific
Nellie
Postwar Tractors Blend Speed and Track Power
Postwar farm tractors designed by B. F. Goodrich combine racing car sleekness with the rugged track layout of military half tracks. Self tracking machines run fast on highways and boast drawbar pull nearly twice that of wheels while reducing soil compaction per unit ground contact.
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B. F. Goodrich
Cornell Gas Mask Method Aids Apple Storage
Cornell researchers report a gas mask inspired conditioning protects storage apples from scald. The process prevents gas buildup that damages fruit appearance and market value, potentially saving thousands of dollars annually for growers.
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Cornell University
Handy Scrub Brush Lets Users Stand While Cleaning Floors
A design idea adds a hole in the brush top and a handle so a user can scrub without kneeling. This modification aims to reduce strain and improve cleaning efficiency on floor surfaces.
Charming Side Button Princess Dress Pattern 8907
Sewing Circle Pattern No. 8907 offers a side button princess dress for sizes 12 to 20 with short sleeves in 39 inch fabric. The pattern suggests fabrics like floral prints or fall options in gabardine flannel or taffeta with decorative buttons and notes slightly longer fill times due to high demand.
Enormous Buenos Aires Parking Center Under Plaza Roof
A vast underground parking area in Buenos Aires spans 16 city blocks beneath a plaza. A boulevard over 450 feet wide serves as the roof, easing the metro’s parking shortage with substantial underground capacity.
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Buenos Aires
Oversized Drydock Passes Through Panama Canal Sideways
The United States Navy’s large floating dry dock, too wide for canal locks, was maneuvered through the Panama Canal by filling a hollow side wall with water and tilting the craft onto its side, enabling passage.
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U. S. Navy
Panama Canal
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Ooforee Champion
Firestone
Arte A la Lad
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