British Tests at Woomera Indicate Future Atom Power
At Woomera Australia Britain and Australia test atom weapons amid hints of fission use beyond bombs. A hush hush pilotless Jindivik plane and supersonic rockets target defense ideas while officials note space travel aims. The tests, unseen by Americans, stress vast range sites and security.
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Woomera
Australia
Britain
United States
Free World
South Australia
Thomas Playford
Winston Churchill
London
A. G. Pither
Acien- Ufc
Indian Ocean
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Great Britain
Pither
Try and Stop Me! Bennett Cerf humor column bits
A collage of light jests and anecdotes from Bennett Cerf. Notes include Grandpappy Jenkins on sworn in officials being sworn at after taking office, an astrologer predicting good sky news, and a weather man predicting fair tomorrow warmer. The piece also riffs on Irish eating habits, a banana seeking psychoanalyst, popcorn flavors, and a registrar sign up gag. It closes with Houdini Blackstone and Dunniger the mind reader misplacing a car key and riding home in a taxi.
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Maurice Zolotow
Houdini
Blackstone
Dunniger
What’s Become Of Retired Farmer
A historical look at retired farmers before World War I and how they lived on $20,000 to $25,000 in mortgages yielding $1,200 to $1,500 annually. It examines community roles, prejudice against retirees, and changes like farm land near cities becoming expensive lots in Florida or California.
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R.i
Florida
California
Water Balance and Daily Intake Advice
The text states the human body is 70 percent water and loses about four and a half pints daily. To compensate, intake should balance loss with four to six glasses of water daily in addition to other beverages.
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Ider
Early Egypt cosmetics and Latin language bloom
The record notes extensive cosmetic use in Egypt 1400 years before Christ and the Latin language reaching a peak between 80 B.C. and 17 A.D. It highlights ancient cultural developments and broad historical timelines with focus on Egypt and Rome.
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Egypt
Shove On Device Simplifies Adjusting Necklace Length
Judith McCann unveils a shove on device enabling easy necklace length changes. The invention allows turning a necklace into a choker or varying lengths to suit dress necklines. The device detaches for use as a clip or hair ornament and can double as a bracelet. Earrings accompany the line as comfortable left and right fits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith McCann
Imitation Dairy Products Labeling Warned in Canada
Mrs Jean Butterfield national chairman of the consumer research department Canadian Association of Consumers warns Health magazine readers that imitation dairy products such as cream evaporated milk and topping made with vegetable oils must be clearly labeled to avoid consumer deception. She notes identical appearance and use could confuse shoppers and urges government action if such products enter Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Butterfield
Consumer Reasercd
Canadian Association of Consumers
Health Magazine
Canada
Hardware Disease Kills Cows Survey Says Loss Tops Million
A committee report for Livestock Conservation Inc estimates that hardware disease wastes about $1 million worth of cattle annually. Federal inspectors condemned 31,604 cattle from 1948 to 1952, valued at over $5 million, due to metallic ingestion. The group urges magnetic feed cleaners and pasture cleanup to prevent grazing hazards.
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Chicago
Livestock Conservation, Inc
Rag Capital of the Calder Valley
The Health Department report notes Dewsbury in Britain's Calder river valley as a notable rag capital of the world citing its prominent rag production location in a regional context.
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Dewsbury
Britain
Calder River Valley
Bedside Buttons Control All House Lights
A New York invention lets a bedside switch shut all lights and control up to nine circuits. From bed you can turn off living room lights, switch on attic fans, or wake morning routines like radio and coffee in the kitchen.
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New York
Tom
Teddy
Susan
Toot
Shelter belts boost prairie yields and moisture
Roch Deslisle, director of the Quebec forest bureau, notes five prairie farm studies from 1942 to 1947 showing grain yields near shelter belts exceed those farther away by up to 15 percent. He says shelter belts aid gardening and fruit growing by protecting crops from drying winds and trapping snow to replenish ponds and moisture.
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Roch Deslisle
Forest Extension Bureau
Quebec
Gems of Thought and Eskimos Vote in Federal Election
A collection of quotations on duty gratitude and responsibility. The text ends with a note predicting Eskimos will vote for the first time in the forthcoming federal election, suggesting they should value a heated political campaign.
A Night With Kids Sparks Playful Bedtime Triumph
Laura Gray recounts an improvised bedtime shift with her sister Mary’s children. Imitating animals and toys, the caretaker persuades Tom Susan and Teddy to cooperate, ending in a calm, cozy bedroom scene and a reflection on gentler parenting.
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Laura Gray
Mary
Tom
Susan
Teddy
The Dog and the Man
Bruce Hutchinson laments the sight of a poodle wearing diamond earrings in Los Angeles praising the dog’s integrity and humility. He argues humans should imitate dogs’ virtues, deeming vanity and pet fashion a degradation of both species and warns that excess adornment harms both dogs and owners.
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Bruce Hutchinson
Ottawa Evening Citizen
Los Angeles
Safety First and Safety Devices in the Workplace
The text urges workers to take all safety precautions around machinery and follow plant rules and regulations designed to prevent injuries. It notes safety devices and coverings as protective measures and emphasizes cooperation for personal protection. It also mentions the clarinet as a highly praised wind instrument in tone and fullness.
England's 1839 Railway Time Table Debuts Worldwide
The world’s first railway time table was issued in England in 1839, marking a landmark in travel planning. It showcased scheduled departures and arrivals, signaling the dawn of modern railroad timetabling and organized railway communication.
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England
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Esther V. W. Tuefy
CPC
Central Press
Bennett Cerf
Ireland
Dave Antman
Doc
National Association of Popcorn Manufacturers
Sherman Walt
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Edna Miles
Tommy
Dept of National Health and Welfare
Lovely Sue Casey
Hollywood
Raoul Walsh
William Gilmore Simms
William Ellery Channing
Seneca
Mary Baker Eddy
Pierre Corneille
God
Daniel Webster
Jack
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