New Gadgets And Machines Featured In Gadget Bulletin 418
A variety of new devices are showcased including a rolling-pin aluminum tube for cold rolling dough and cocktail use. An electric loupe with a plastic headband aids watchmakers and gravers. Dual fuel home heating switches fuels automatically by temperature. A tiny microphone matches high broadcasting sensitivity. A flexible plastic barrette uses a one piece under-and-over design. A coast guard searchlight uses a 32 million candlepower lamp with remote control panels. A confidential recording system uses unique disk codes for each buyer. A liquid rubber rug backing prevents slips and dries quickly. Send a stamp for Gadget Bulletin 418 details.
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Coast Guard
Vote of Thanks By Science Service On Beetle Control
A science service note thanks the beetle pests as farmers spray potato rows to curb striped beetles and larvae. The search for a beetle killer in Europe helped reveal DDT's insecticidal value.
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Europe
Blood program plans to stockpile 3 million pints nationwide
The Science Service report argues for a national Red Cross led blood program to supply 3,000,000 pints over three weeks in a potential atomic attack. It details needed blood types, plasma and albumin use, and the rollout of centers and bloodmobiles nationwide.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
Hiroshima
Lyon
Bikini
Hiroshika
Red Cross National Blood Program
Science Service
Junior Scientists Sunken Drums for Outdoor Pond Setup
Instructions describe sinking butter tubs and lard cans to make a safe outdoor pond system. Steps cover selecting containers, digging, cleaning, mud and sand layering, plant and fish placement, water level control with siphons, and optional flowing-water features.
Slow Motion X Ray Movies Show Beating Heart At Emory
Emory University researchers unveil slow motion X ray movies of the heart using advanced tubes lenses and high speed film. The first demonstrations in Atlantic City show hearts chambers valves and motion at 30 to 40 frames per beat aiding heart disease study.
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Emory University
Unids
Emory Medical School
Socety
Atlanta City
N. J
Emory
Elseenere
Atlantic City
J. W. Warren
H. S. Weens
D. F. James
Dial Readability Tied to Dial Diameter Findings
A study by Dr. A C Williams Jr of the University of Illinois found that dial readability improves with diameter up to about two inches, after which accuracy declines. The test used 16 dials and was prepared for the Office of Technical Services, U S Department of Commerce.
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A.C. Willames, Jr
University of Illinois
Williams
Office of Technical Services
U. S. Department of Commerce
Unborn Fish Cannibals Found in South African Species
A South African fish species shows prenatal cannibalism as unborn larval fish taken from their mother’s body were found to have eaten members of the same brood.
Alarm Clock for Deaf Blind Shakes the Bed
The American Foundation for the Blind developed a vibrating alarm clock for the deaf and blind. A buzzer attached to bed springs or under the pillow shakes the bed to wake the sleeper. The device uses commercial clocks with pullout buttons to deliver 15 minute current bursts.
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American Foundation For the Blind
Eating Between Meals May Be Good Habit
Scientists from the U S Department of Agriculture suggest that growing children active workers and underweights may need extra food between meals. They advise choosing good foods like milk sandwich a hard cooked egg or fruit and warn that candy cake or sweet drinks can spoil appetite for vegetables.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
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St. N. W
Washington, D. C
George M. Lyon
Veterans Administration
U. S. Navy
Manhattan
New Mexico
City Blood Centers
Joseph H. Kraus
Science Clubs of America
By Science Service
Bee
George A. Smith
Quarryville, Pa
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