Bigger Guns for Fighting Cancer War
Scientists forge higher energy X-ray beams and radiophosphorus methods to attack deep seated cancers. Dr. Kerst’s electron accelerator may reach 100,000,000 volt potential, with Failla noting future limits and the idea of combining chemical agents with radiation for more effective therapy.
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Herst
Donald W. Kerst
University of Illinois
G. Failla
Memorial Hospital
New York City
American Society For the Control of Cancer
Spleen
Failla
Columbia University
Institute For Cancer Research
University of Ilinois
Dissipated Ants In Praise By Science Service
Solomon praises the ant for industry and impeccable habits while later observers cast doubt and stagger in their assessments of the insect and its traits.
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Solomon
Semi Micro Methods Cut Chemical Use In Training
The course adopts tiny test tubes and droppers replacing carboys in teaching chemistry. It claims higher efficiency than the old method and fewer stupeur explosions. It notes microchemistry remains for minute matter and not a replacement.
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America
Big Bertha Siren Demonstration Tests For Air Raid Warnings
The 95 horsepower Big Bertha siren built by Bell Labs for the National Defense Council and Chrysler will be commercially produced to warn of air raids. Demonstrations in Manhattan Detroit and Washington show sound levels rising above city noise with 25 kilowatts of acoustic power projecting in a focused beam.
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Office of Civilian Defense
Bell Telephone Laboratories
National Defense Red Council
U. S. Army
OCD
Chrysler Corporation
Manhattan Bridge
City Hall
New York
Detroit
Washington
E. C. Wente
Wente
Rope Knots and Splices Teach Wartime Fiber Care
Experimental science feature teaches knotting and splicing rope to conserve materials for the war effort. step by step guides cover whipping ends crown knots and short splices with diagrams and practical tips for bamboo and washline rope.
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America
Science Club Organization Offer
Promote a science club in your shop school or neighborhood by writing to the newspaper's Science Service at 1719 N St N W Washington DC for guidance and instructions.
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Science Service
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Washington, D. C
How to Make a Grass Whip From Old Golf Club
A simple 20 minute project using an old golf club or broomstick as a handle. Attach bent metal and a wood strip to hold razor blades that extend beyond the edge. Taper the front edge, swing like a golf club, replace dull blades, and oil after use to prevent rust.
New Gadgets and Inventions In Gadget Bulletin 105
The bulletin highlights individually extractable ice cubes with a cup container, a shoe toe protector, a solvent cup for auto studs, fiber tax tokens, a chemical sunscreen bulb coating, an extensible four leg stepladder, adhesive blackout paper, and a small X ray outfit for mass screenings with Army use.
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By Science Service
Big Bertha
Hy Science Service
Experimental Science
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