Teleran = Television + Radar
TWO marvels of the electron tube, radar and television, have now been joined to give eyes to the air pilot at times when he would otherwise be flying blind through fog, clouds or darkness. Read the rest of this entry »
SEAGOING SAUCERS
By Frank Tinsley
THIS radical new ship is now under development by the British government. According to the London Daily Mail the Saunders-Roe Aircraft Co. is now hard at work on preliminary research.
The idea is essentially the same as that proposed for Ford’s futuristic “Wheel-less Car.” (See Oct. ’58 MI) Read the rest of this entry »
MAKING PLASTIC RINGS
MAKING plastic rings is an interesting, inexpensive hobby requiring little skill and the use of only a few household tools. Ideal for making these striking rings is Catalin, a trade-marked resin commonly used in the manufacture of trinkets and other novelties. Catalin comes in a multitude of colors, sizes and shapes and may be procured from any hobby store.
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Device Keeps Canned Milk Fresh
ANEW can-opener has been perfected for use with evaporated milk, maple syrup, or other liquids which are poured from the can. The device consists of a steel strip to clamp on the can. Back of these clamps are two sets of arms tipped with puncturing levers. When pressure is applied the points break through the head of the can, while pressure on the inside of the lever raises the points and permits pouring the liquid. Released, they seal the hole tightly again.
PRETTY GIRLS ARE BIG HIT AT NEW YORK WORLD’S FAIR
The New York World’s Fair ended its second week feeling pretty well satisfied with itself. Attendance of almost 2,500,-000, including 500,000 free admissions, was up to expectations. The head of the San Francisco Fair came and was impressed. Read the rest of this entry »
HOW JIMMY BECAME THE MOST POPULAR BOY IN TOWN
Jimmy’s brother Dan, who was in his sophomore year in college, had always been popular. Even as a youngster he was the leader of his crowd, invited to all kinds of parties. So when he came home on his vacation and found Jimmy always being passed up when party invitations were given out, he tried to find out why. Read the rest of this entry »
This seems very similar to a xerox machine.
Electric CAMERA Works Without Film
SELENIUM, that wonderful metal that changes its electrical resistance upon exposure to light, has recently been used in a most revolutionary camera developed by Mr. K. Wilcke, German scientist. In the ordinary sense of the term, this experimenter uses no film, and entirely dispenses with the use of silver compounds.
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