Possible VA chief successor to Omar Bradley named
Washington observers cite Dr. Paul R. Hawley as likely next Veterans' Administration chief if Omar Bradley moves to Army Chief of Staff role when Eisenhower becomes president of Columbia University in January.
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Paul R. Hawley
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Omar N. Bradley
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Columbia University
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Veterans Administration
Omar Bradley
United States Army
Carl A. Gray, Jr
Chicagoland Northwestern Railway Company
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Patented Electric Microscope with Electron Beam System
An electron microscope patent describes a directed beam system with an object support in the beam path, an electron lens after the object, and a viewing screen showing color changes. An auxiliary radiation source erases color changes from the screen.
Growth of Soybeans Reaching Nationwide Scale
Since processing began in Decatur Illinois the soybean industry has spread across the United States. Decatur remains known as the soybean capital of America. There are over 100 processing plants with an annual grinding capacity near 190 million bushels.
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Decatur
America
United States
Almond Hulls Yield Table Syrup, UC Expert Finds
A University of California expert reports that a good quality table syrup can be produced from almond hulls, outlining a viable use for agricultural byproducts and potential new food supply.
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University of California
Giant Douglas Fir Plywood Production Process
Plywood is made from prime giant old growth Douglas fir logs, typically three to eight feet in diameter. The cross grain construction prevents splitting near edges. giant presses apply waterproof exterior glue in about five minutes, yielding a bond stronger than the wood itself.
New Heating Idea Radiant Baseboard Advances Industry
A radiant baseboard system uses a hollow unit through which hot water circulates. It replaces traditional wooden baseboard along exposed room walls, representing a major new development in the heating field.
Tobacco Use Produces Record Revenue for Makers
A large amount of tobacco and cigarettes last year generated about 850 million dollars for producers as the United States produced 1.5 trillion cigarettes.
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United States
Engineers Push Fuel Injectors to Replace Car Carburetors
Automotive engineers seek to replace carburetors with fuel injecting devices using a wide variety of fuels to eliminate knocking and improve engine performance.
Children Need Glasses in Early School Grades
A government survey finds about 11 percent of first grade children need glasses, rising to 36 percent by age ten. The study also reports 15 percent have inefficient vision at normal progress, and among those with unsatisfactory progress 85 percent suffer inefficient vision. Myopia increases roughly sixfold from first to fifth grade.
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