600-Passenger Plane of Future to Use Underground Airport
LOOKING into the future and visualizing l the fact that aviation will handle a great bulk of the world’s transporation, Dr. William Christmas, noted inventor-aviator, has designed a new 600-passenger air-liner and a giant underground airport to service the planes and handle the passengers.
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INVENTIONS WANTED!
POINTED ROD in pipe on prow of boat would allow fisherman to anchor craft by stepping on rod. Shurl Churchill. Strasburg. Ohio.
PROJECTION SYSTEM that reproduces on the blackboard notes which teacher writes at her desk. Frank Healey, Carbondale. Pa.
LUNG SAVERS of compressed air (or helium) in cans so that kiddies can easily blow up balloons. Frank Leonard. Louisville. Ky.
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Cane Clips Serve As Table
SMALL clips that can be readily attached to a cane or walking stick in such a manner that they will support cups and plates have proved to be popular with hikers in England. The clips can be conveniently carried in a box or knapsack and attached to the stick to serve as a table, keeping food off the ground away from bugs. The clips consist of a simple metal ring to which an adjustable clamp is riveted.
EXPOSING The STAMP Counterfeiters
Collectors with money to spend find counterfeiters ready to meet demand for all “copies” needed.
by James N. Miller
SECRET SERVICE sleuths, working on a private tip-off, recently achieved a sensational “snatch” in New York City. In an out-of-the-way office, on a back street, they located headquarters of a gang dealing in counterfeit and stolen stamps. Elaborate manufacturing paraphernalia was seized, including engraving gadgets, perforation machines, coloring apparatus and various kinds of gum.
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TAKES COLOR PICTURES IN 3 DIMENSIONS AT SNAPSHOT COST*
THE NEW VIEW-MASTER PERSONAL STEREO CAMERA
NOW…FOR THE FIRST TIME, you can take personal pictures of family scenes, children, friends, travels in the thrilling “come to life” realism of full color and THREE DIMENSIONS… at actually less than the cost of ordinary black and white snapshots! The amazing new View-Master Personal Stereo Camera brings three dimension picture taking, formerly a rich man’s hobby, within the means of the average family. Read the rest of this entry »
Housekeeping Made Easier With These New Devices
Shuttered lamp shade
Shuttered sides and bottom of new lampshade permit adjustment for any degree of light.Ginger ale Dispenser
Handy dispenser punches hole in bottle cap, utilizing gas pressure to deliver ginger ale. Turning bottle to left starts flow of liquid, turning to right closes the valve tightly again.
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Tweeter Globe
By Steven Hahn
This novel addition to your hi-fi system will overcome the problem of high frequency distribution.
ONE problem in high fidelity reproduction is the distribution of high frequency sounds. In the low frequency range, this is a minor problem because of the comparatively large size of the speaker radiating element and the distribution patterns of the sound waves. However, as one increases the frequency, the waves begin to take on more and more the characteristics of light beams; that is, they are comparatively narrow and have a tendency to reflect from various surfaces. Read the rest of this entry »
Dog Is Mother to Baby Rabbits
BESSIE, a three-year-old purebred Alsatian dog in Orsett, England, had no puppies of her own, but longed for something on which to lavish her affections.
She adopted a baby rabbit, and was happy for a time. The rabbit died, however, and Bessie was so grief-stricken that her master bought her a tame rabbit.
Although rabbits generally have a deep fear of all dogs, they seem to sense the affection of Bessie, and are happy with her.
ARE HENS’ EGGS WORTH EATING?
By RENE BACHE
IN order to answer this question in a way that will be useful to the American housewife, the Government Office of Home Economics has devoted to it an exhaustive study.
It has reached the conclusion that the most important usefulness of eggs in the diet is as a substitute for meat. Beef and eggs are much alike in composition. But eggs, even at a rather high price per dozen, are cheaper than meat and equally satisfying.
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What’s Keeping Television Out of your Home?
Why hasn’t television achieved popularity as a means of home entertainment? Here’s an authoritative article on television’s present status that outlines the reasons for delay in public acceptance.
by J. EARLE MILLER
FOR four years the radio world, as represented by several million American homes, has been waiting for television. With a number of stations now transmitting radio television programs on schedule, together with a decided indication of real showmanship about to replace haywire experimentation, the average household is waiting in readiness to consider radio-vision as something more than a passing news item. But what equipment is necessary? What stations are broadcasting? Most of all, what is delaying the ultimate popularity of television? Such questions are becoming commonplace.
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the Secret’s in the Circle!
PETER PAN
Lo and behold, here’s the beauty bra for flattering curves… designed for every neckline. • miracle separator* gives you perfect separation, uplift, control—always, all-ways. Glorious comfort … it breathes with you! • Be alluring —softly feminine! The secret’s in the circular stitching and fagotted seams of the new merry-go-round cup. Pre-tested shrinkage control —fit and lift won’t wash out. Read the rest of this entry »
Racing Electric Planes Is New Aviation Game
Aviation fans may play at a round-the-world race in a new game designed by Assen Jordanoff, veteran pilot and frequent contributor to Popular Science Monthly. Each of the players, which may number up to twenty, chooses a toy plane that moves across a large-scale map of the world. Read the rest of this entry »
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