Cosmic Rays Created by Annihilation in Space
Dr. Robert A. Millikan of Caltech presented evidence at the National Academy meeting that cosmic rays are produced by annihilation of common elements in space. His balloon flights with I S Bowen and H Victor Neher traced energy distribution, implying the sun's magnetic field extends into space.
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Space
Washington
National Academy of Science
Robert A. Millikan
California Institute of Technology
Earth
Millikan
Seedless tomatoes grown by chemical hormone treatment
Missouri researchers at Columbia cultivate seedless tomatoes by pinching pollen-producing parts and applying indoleacetic acid in lanolin paste to induce fruit set without fertilization. The method yields solid meat tomatoes with no seeds or pulp.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Missouri
Crusher Destroys Water Hyacinth in the South
The U S Army Corps in New Orleans tests a boat named Kenny that crushes water hyacinth with a wide chain conveyor belt feeding heavy rollers. Pulped plant matter is washed overboard and sinks as it decays.
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New Orleans
South
United States Army Corps
Longest Single Span Girder Featured in New York
New York Citys West Side express highway showcases the longest single span plate girder in the alth New York Central bridging the New York railroad tracks at West One Hun
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New York
New York City
York Central
Windmill autogiro eyed for wide air uses and military roles
Washington reports on the autogiro developed by W Wallace Kellett that has no wings and relies on three rotors for lift. Demonstrations show takeoff from 25 feet and hovering with precise lateral and vertical movements. Army, Navy and other services foresee uses in artillery spotting, reconnaissance, liaison and ground operations.
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Washington
W. Wallace Kellett
Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Senor
Juan de la Cierva
United States
Kellett
Lindberghs Glass Heart Keeps Organs Alive
Dr. Alexis Carrel reports at the American Philosophical Society on Lindberghs glass heart used in 900 experiments totaling about 100000 hours to preserve and operate various organs from humans and animals, including hearts lungs livers kidneys and more for up to thirty days.
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Philadelphia
Charles Lindbergh
Alexis Carrel
Rockefeller Institute
American Philosophical Society
Vegetable Sheep Arrive From Colombian Santa Marta Mountains
The United States National Museum adds new botanical specimens. The plants, from the Santa Marta range in Colombia, belong to the aster family and resemble grazing sheep due to their long white woolly leaves.
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Washington
United States Nationalarium
Santa Marta Mountains
Colombia
South America
What to Eat and Why by C H Goudiss
C Houston Goudiss notes weight loss letters reflect concern over unscientific methods. He warns against pills purges fasting and drugs, urges a physician guided diet, balanced nutrition and calorie counting, citing health risks and a Hollywood standard as example. He outlines safe weight reduction of about two pounds weekly.
Counting Calories Is Fun In Hollywood
A playful health game in Hollywood rewards participants with a weight drop noted on each scale reading. The idea ties calorie counting to visible results to boost motivation and personal wellness.
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Hollywood
Normal weight by height at age thirty guides health
The article argues the ideal weight after age thirty is the normal weight for one's height at thirty. It urges thirtysomethings with normal weight to request a Calorie Chart and Reducing Bulletin to maintain weight. Those over thirty who are overweight should request the bulletin immediately to start counting calories and regain normal weight.
Questions Answered Miss A. G and Mrs G
The text notes that one tablespoon of cod liver oil provides about 100 calories comparable to one slice of bread a medium potato or a cup of cooked macaroni. It also begins an unclear sentence about Mrs G K and an experiment with evolving terms.
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A. G
G. K
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