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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
19
The Army Air Corps notes color photography can reveal camouflage and hidden equipment unseen in black and white. Wide vision color pictures show details of terrain, buildings, and trains. infrared and ultraviolet ranges aid detection. A rapid in-cabin lab could allow real time photo development and rapid briefing for commanders.
Hollywood reports illness of Portia Fairbanks niece of Douglas Fairbanks Sr delays Warner Bros Flight hospital scenes. Virginia Bruce and Jane Wyman also star and actor Lewis Seiler comments on impact as the 23 year old actress moves toward a law career.
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology report that solid silver atoms can destroy germs. The finding suggests future sterilization for swimming pools and possible pasteurization alternatives for milk without affecting taste.
Ad describes Pattern 6665 for crochet medallions with direct instructions, illustrations, stitches and materials. Includes request to send ten cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept at 290 W Street York for the pattern with name and address.
Dr. Ernest A. Hooton told a Boston audience of over 1,000 physical education and recreation professionals that the field is misdirected. He argued the department’s focus is privileged and its efforts largely futile, teaching games to children so adults can watch.
In opening remarks at the Eastern District meeting of the American Association for Health Physical Education and Recreation, Hooton condemns spectator sports as harmful. He says viewing games excites nerves and muscles, risks heart failure, and, if soothed by alcohol, may lead to pneumonia or jail.
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