New England Flying Cadet Drive Expands Recruit Effort
New England opening a wider drive to recruit Flying Cadets for the Army Air Corps. Massachusetts quota raised to 668 monthly. national aim 120,000 applicants yearly. Training lasts seven months at over $20,000 government cost with $75 monthly pay and full benefits. Cadets become second lieutenants on active duty at $205 monthly with bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Flying Cadet Committee
Army Air Corps
Wm. H. Walsh
Winthrop Legion Post
Winthrop
Massachusetts
Willis S. Fitch
Woodruff
First
Air Corps
Air Corps Reserve
Congress
Army
Popobec Ees
Chase
Special Camera Reveals Heart Muscle Action
Dr. C Landis of Columbia University used a glass chamber to keep a dog heart and lungs alive while filming at up to 3000 exposures per second. The rapid footage showed ventricles vibrating corkscrew like as blood is pumped and a heartbeat lasting over a minute. The study enables observation of live heart behavior, disease effects, and drug changes, previously unseen before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Landis
Columbia University
Federated Biological Societies
New Orleans
Landis
Alexis Carrel
Rockefeller Institute
G. K. Moe
Wheaton College
Norton
Mass
M. B. Visscher
University of Minnesota
American Physiological Society
Garden Club Holds All Day Meeting In Winthrop
Mrs J W McElroy of Otis Street Winthrop hosted the Garden Club of Winthrop Monday July 21 with Mrs W H Risk and Miss Ruth Hanmer attending. President Harry D Hamilton opened the session and reports were read. Luncheon on the porch followed by an address by Mrs Skinner on Romance Behind the Vegetable Garden noting new varieties and strains. A new member was voted in Mrs William D Porter. News included Mr Richard Schultes’ work with the Rockefeller Foundation in Mexico and future meeting set for August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McElroy
Otis St
Point Shirley
Winthrop
W. H. Risk
Ruth Hanmer
Harry D.~.hamilton
T. C. Naedele
McElroy
Wiggin
W. J. Skinner
Richard Schultes
Schultes
E.C. R. Bagley
Rockefeller Foundation
Mexico
Harvard University
Washing with Cold Water A tip for the washer outer
A new method lets delicate garments like hosiery be washed in cold water using a liquid soap that forms instant suds. Hot water washing is possible but risks shrinking and fading. A vacuum washer then extracts dirt from garments without wetting hands, with shaking and air drying completing the process.
U. S. Supplies Half of Latin America Toilet Articles 1938
The report notes that in 1938 half of the toilet articles used in Latin America originated from the United States. Other suppliers included European and domestic producers. Market data highlight trade links and regional demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Latin America
United States
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Ham’s
OCE
Highlands
N. E. Flying Cadets
Legion
Walsh
New England
Europe
Rue
Macemant
Hayward Oil Burner Corp
Boylston Street
Boston
Yours
Main St
Winthrop Bridge
Gordon G. Fullerton, Inc
Chevrolet
Putnam Street
Swett’s — the
Omarer Ren Wre Supreme Brand
Ideal Brand
Saraford Beverages
Nee Tee
Better Foods
Jay Sree
Haddock Mackerel
Swett
Garden Club
Department of the Interior
Greenfield
Navy
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Charlestown
Waterfield
Woburn
Woburn Gates
Planning Board
Massachusetts State Planning Board
Howard
Reynolds
Winthrop Street
Ochan 1860
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