Northwestern U. develops tools to identify fired bullets
Charles M. Wilson, a Northwestern University research engineer and assistant professor of police science, unveils two new instruments that enhance bullet identification in ballistic analysis. The devices, described in the Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, promise improved crime scene forensics and casting methods.
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Evanston, T
Northwestern University
Charles M. Wilson
Poice Science
Journal of Criminal Law
Pet Éevices
Es SL
Pax Silk Prints and Ballistic Advances Highlighted
The article discusses Pax silk prints promoting world peace and details Northwestern University researchers' bullet analysis tools. It describes a variable stage micrometer and an inclinometer to measure bullet land and groove widths and twist rate, reducing measurement errors in ballistics.
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Northwestern University
Potpourri Through the House Lend crebs note eggs migration
A short note from the Western Newspaper Union describes crater crebs carrying eggs to water and their stubborn instinct to press forward. Males lead the females by two or three days on the mission, with straight paths taking them through or under a house when possible.
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Western Newspaper Union
Life Has Meaning by Leonard A Barrett
The essay argues against pessimistic views of life from Santayana Krutch Russell and Khayyam. It contends life holds purpose and energy, countering claims that existence is an emptiness or doom. The piece critiques nihilistic attitudes and urges finding meaning in living.
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George Santayana
Tucker
Joseph Wood Krutch
Bertrand Russell
Omer Khayyam
Handball champion repeat as Platak wins again
Joe Platak of Lake Shore Athletic Club wins the national A. U. handball championship for a second straight year, defeating Dan Marble of San Francisco in the Beverly Hills finals. Cadoz pictured with the cup.
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Joe Platak
Lake Shore Athletic Club
Ehiesa
Ciiing Dan Marble
San Francisco
Beverly Bils
Cadoz
Five Forces Give Life Meaning and Drive Creative Work
The text argues that life gains purpose through five forces: a motivating ideal, an incentive to realize it, inspiration from others, love and confidence from others, and sacrifice. It claims life is meaningful when one is engaged in a task with personal embodiment, eternal ties, and the molding of character shaping destiny.
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Mattie
Broadening family life strengthens bonds across years
Trousehold 4 Lydia Le Baron Walker discusses how widening interests within a family from engagement to parenthood enriches understanding and shared experience. It highlights how tastes diverge yet nurture growth, and notes the enduring beauty of married life beyond initial romance as life territories expand with children and shared pursuits. Also mentions Canada minerals discovery in 1614 by Master Simon.
Thoughts Not Breaths In Feelings Not In Figures On A Disk
An 19th century columnist muses on valuing inner feeling over measurable data. The piece praises sincere emotion, vigorous action, and noble character as the true measure of worth. It cites western newspaper tone and era shifting toward moral introspection.
U S Fifth In War Combat Planes
New York reports the Aircraft Year Book 1924 shows the United States fifth in global combat plane strength. Germany drives rapid growth, while France Japan and Russia also boost fleets. global arms race outlined with projected 1935 and 1936 figures.
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New York
United States
Aeronautical Charmeter of Commerce of America
Germany
France
Japan
Great
Tetelcometh
Hes Meade
Earth
Goering
Tiely
Isi
Russia
Veerboor
Path 2
Beware of Sleeny Auto Drivers Survey Warning
A garbled notice warns that Los Angeles area drivers lack clear sight and perspective affecting movement and color judgment. Mentions Drs Nell Warren Brain Cler and others, with references to sleep deprivation and an unnamed period, lacking coherent details.
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Los Angeies
Siesey
Nell Warren
Fred Thomison le Heron Stockford
Frank F Foudth
Pastor Aligns Sermon With Movie Morals
Rev Davin argues that most motion pictures teach a moral lesson and compares daily tasks to scenes in movieland. He cites biblical texts to illustrate points and hopes to engage about 80 million weekly moviegoers, noting only about 10 percent regularly attend church.
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Davin
Greta Gertigtest
Reverend Colony
Camden Claims Oldest Paid Fire Department
Camden residents recall the city establishing the Camden Steam Engine Company No. 1 in 169 and forming a paid department. The transition from volunteer to paid firefighters is noted while all citizens remained obligated to join bucket brigades during fires.
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Camden
N. J
Oldtimers
Unite States
Camden Steam Engine Company No
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