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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1951
Page
6
A roundup of home inventions including a 16 inch dry box with reusable drying agent, an aquarium heater with concentric tubes, a bathroom non fog mirror with rubber heater, an emergency exit lock with interior audible alarm, a bass ocarina for radio and dance bands, a screen pointer for lectures, a pilot headset testing set, umbrella covers that color match outfits, and instructions to request Gadget Bleu 57 from Science Service.
Soil experts begin a three year study of Pennsylvania farm crops to learn if trace elements like cobalt manganese and copper are lacking and why. State Agricultural Experiment Station workers will conduct the first state wide soil inspection in Pennsylvania funded by Limestone Products Corp of America at an estimated cost of 26000 dollars.
A 1950 Science Service feature recounts Punch Jones.finding the largest alluvial American diamond weighing 34.46 carats in Peterstown West Virginia after a horse shoe toss. The piece notes uranium prospecting with a $10000 bonus from the Atomic Energy Commission for the first 20 short tons of ore, and provides practical tips for amateur rock collectors.
Advice outlines building a rain runoff trench using tin cans or drain tiles to divert roof water into the yard. Describes gathering cans, preparing a buried can pipeline, gravel bed, and a drip trench with a Y junction option for additional drainage. Cautions include rust over years and potential root growth.
A Salt Lake City monument honors seagulls credited with saving Utah crops from a black cricket plague in early Mormon settlement days. The piece notes seagulls as guardians of ships at sea, appearing to feed on waste and signaling land by their departure as travelers feel the vast ocean.
The article notes gulls marked in England were later found on the American side of the Atlantic, suggesting they migrate by following ships. Gulls are scavengers of northern latitudes, thriving along coasts, rivers, harbors, and large inland lakes such as the Great Lakes and Great Salt Lake. Their graceful flight allows hours of gliding and sharp dives for food.
The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School in Chicago led by Dr. Bruno Bettelheim treats emotionally disturbed children by shaping home like routines. Therapy blends psychiatric care with daily experiences, rewarding small gains and emphasizing gentle awakenings, food security, bedtime rituals, and focused, enjoyable learning.
A new underwater amplifier for transatlantic cables promises to boost Western Union capacity by over 100 million words annually and double cable speed. Installed 1800 feet under water northeast of Newfoundland, the device was kept secret and aims to improve wartime communications. Other cables will follow with similar installations to strengthen secure channels.
New York keepers unveil a 75 000 refrigerated penguin house at the Bronx Zoo. The 24 foot pool stays 50 degrees with circulating water and a filtering system while the viewing area for 200 spectators remains nonrefrigerated.
Puerto Rico plans a 24 million dollar project to irrigate 25 000 to 30 000 acres by piping mountain water through eight miles of tunnels to Lajas Valley. Five reservoirs and two hydroelectric stations will supply electricity for industrial growth on the island.
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