British Tests at Woomera Point to Atomic Power Use
Esther V. W. Tupfy reports from Woomera Australia on Britain and the United States pursuing atom weapon tests using fusion concepts for guided missiles and atomic shells. The range, rockets, and Jindivik drone illustrate plans for intercontinental reach and space travel, with security tight and officials cautious.
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Woomera
Australia
Britain
United States
Free World
South Australia
Thomas Playford
Bir
Winston Churchill
London
A. G. Pither
Indian Ocean
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Britain
TRY AND STOP ME A DIZZY SATIRE CARD OF VERSE
A string of humorous vignettes features Grandpappy Jenkins on oath politics a weather quip about 80 degrees a joke about Irish eating habits and playful tales of a missing bassoon and a mislaid car key. Maurice Zolotow recalls Houdini Blackstone and Dunniger at a benefit ride home in a laxicab after bribing a parking attendant.
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Maurice Zolotow
Houdini
Blackstone
Dunniger
What Became Of Retired Farmer In The Modern Era
An exploration of how retired farmers fared before and after World War I, noting their $20,000 to $25,000 capital, six percent mortgage income, and respected town roles. It questions growing prejudice against retired farmers as urban ideas and inflation reshape rural retirement and often lead to subdivisions near large cities or sunny destinations.
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Pither
Woomera
R.i
Florida
California
Our seventy per cent water needs daily balance
The body is about 70 percent water and loses four and a half pints daily. To maintain balance, intake must match loss, especially for older people. Experts suggest drinking four to six glasses of water daily in addition to usual beverages.
Cosmetics in Egypt Nearly 1400 Years Before Christ
The article notes that cosmetics use was highly developed in ancient Egypt around 1400 BCE, reflecting advanced beauty practices and daily grooming in the civilization.
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Egypt
Latin Language Reaches Height From 80 B.C. to 17 A.D.
A historical overview notes Latin attaining peak influence and literary flowering as Rome expands from 80 B.C. into 17 A.D. The period marks linguistic prestige, classical authors, and widespread use across law, religion, and education.
Shove On Device Lets Necklace Length Be Adjusted
Judith McCann unveils a shove on device that fastens a necklace at any length and doubles as a clip or hair ornament. It allows transforming a chain into a choker or varied drape while keeping a neat medium price look.
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Judith McCann
Imitation Dairy Products Must Be Clearly Labelled
Mrs. Jean Butterfield, national chairman of the consumer research department of the Canadian Association of Consumers, warns in Health magazine that imitation dairy items like ice cream, evaporated milk, and topping made with vegetable oils could mislead shoppers if labels and ads are not clear. She urges strict labeling controls to prevent consumer deception and urges government officials to be prepared to address such products if Canada allows their manufacture and sale.
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Jean Butterfield
Canadian Association of Consumers
Health Magazine
Butterfield
Health League of Canada Magazine
Canada
Hardware Disease Kills Cows Across U.S. Losses Top $1 Million
A committee report says at least 1,006,000 dollars worth of livestock is wasted yearly as cattle ingest metal from junk in pastures and machinery. Federal inspectors condemned 31,604 cattle from 1948 to 1952 for hardware disease, valued at 5,056,640 dollars. Recommends magnetic feed-cleaning units and pasture clearings to reduce metal ingestion.
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Chicago
Livestock Conservation, Inc
Bedside buttons control all house lights
New York report describes a bedside master switch that can control up to nine circuits from bed. A single push button can extinguish lights or operate an attic fan, while a lift of a finger in the morning powers radio and coffee in the kitchen.
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New York
Shelter belts boost prairie yields and moisture in farm study
Five prairie communities from 1942 to 1947 show grain yields near shelter belts exceed those farther away by up to 15 percent. Roch Deslisle, director of the forest extension bureau, says shelter belts enable better prairie gardening and fruit growing. They protect from drying winds in summer, act as snow fences in winter, and trap snow to keep farm ponds filled.
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Roch Desiisle
Forest Extension Bureau
Quebec
Dewsbury Named Rag Capital of the World
In the Calder river valley, Dewsbury is described as the rag capital of the world, highlighting its prominent role in textile waste paper production.
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Dewsbury
Britain
Calder River Valley
Gems of Thought and a First Eskimo Vote
A collection of quotations on duty and gratitude from Simms Channing Seneca Eddy Corneille Webster and Mary. Baker Eddy plus a note that Eskimos will vote for the first time in a forthcoming federal election highlighting a political campaign context.
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William Ellery Channing
Seneca
Mary. Baker Eddy
Pierre Corneille
Bedtime Fun with a Tugboat and Bear
A first person account recalls a chaotic evening with two young children and a teddy bear in a household. By improvising a playful tale involving a tugboat and a pretend bath, the narrator turns resistance into cooperation and reflects on using imagination over force in child care. The piece ends urging more parents to embrace play and affection.
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Tom
Teddy
Susan
Toot
The Dog and the Man satire on poodles and vanity
Bruce Hutchinson mocks a Los Angeles news item about a rich lady whose poodle wears diamond earrings. He extols dogs as honest, humble companions and condemns human vanity, noting that dogs lead humans not the other way around and criticizing the degradation of dogs by fashion and media.
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Bruce Hutchinson
Ottawa~Evening Citizen
Los Angeles
Jose
Safety gear rules and worker protections emphasized
The text stresses taking all safety precautions around machinery and using devices and regulations to prevent injuries. It notes cooperation with plant rules on gloves and head coverings for workers' protection, then shifts to claim that the clarinet is praised as the most perfect wind instrument.
Railway timetable innovation in England 1839
The world's first railway time table was issued in England in 1839 marking a milestone in railway scheduling. This historic document organized train times and routes, shaping future timetable practices across rail networks.
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England
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Central Press
Bennett Ceef
Ireland
Dave Antman
Doc
National Association of Popcorn
Sherman Walt
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Bure
Edna Miles
Lovely Sue Casey
Hollywood
Raoul Walsh
Tommy
Dept of National Health and Welfare
William Gilmore Simms
God
Daniel Webster
Laura Gray
Mary
Jack
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