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Re _--_ 'Chutes of Nylon Instead of Silk Fabric is Made Out of Coal, Water and Air A continuous suppiy of the most necessary form of insurance -- parachutes--is assurcd for United States filers. In discussions at the closing American Cheml- cal Soclety it was declared that nylon is proving.to beqa 'very sat. 'isfactory substitute" for silk. in the' making of parachutes. The fabric, also -used to make stockings, neckties and other ar ticles, 1§ made out-of coal, water and air, so the supply is limitless. Until it was developed the Army and Navy depended on Japan for silk for its parachutes. \When- the war broke out they had less than a year's supply of silk to use as aviation insurance. Today, every part of the para- chute "bustle" which a flier wears fs made of nylon except for the addition of some cotton into the harness webbing to thicken it enough to fit into the buckles pre- viously made for cotton and linen webbing. ' The synthetic fabric has proved the equal of silk in hundreds of tests, the chemists declared, is just as quick to. open when the rip- cord is pulled as silk and is prob- meoting of the ably even stronger in descent. A paratrooper with full equip- ment weighs about 250 pounds, and the force of his weight on the parachute as he plummets earthward amounts to about 1,000 pounds on the 'chute shrouds when he pulls the rip cable (it's no longer called a rip cord). When he pulls on the cable grip the parachute flies open as though a firecracker was in it. The pilot chute, a small. piece of fabric, catches the air and pulls out the large parachute. Veteran army men who pack parachutes start. tng with a plece of nylon 30 yards long and 20 folds thick, declare that there is no such thing as a parachute failing to open, "When they don't open it's be- cause the man did't pull the ping," one sergeant in a parachute loft declared recently. "When we pack 'em they're packed right be- cause we're the guys who have to go up and test them." Must Do Without To Defeat Enemy Our people have had little ex- perience in doing 'without, says Mark Sullivan, in New York Her- ald-Tribune. The Germans and Japs have had much. They are accustomed to a standard of liv- ing which, to most Americans, seems pitifully low. But in the * final tug of war the last few weeks or months of strain, we must be willing if necessary to achieve and endure a standard of living approximating that of our enemies. For some time we shall not feel the strain for we have much fat on our_economic bones in the form of goods accumu- lated in our homes, which we can get along with for some. time, But if this war is a prolonged one, fought to a finish, the American must endure for a few months of strain the standard: of "living that to a German is nor< mal. Each American man, wo- man and child must be willing to outdo a corresponding German in a battle of doing without, Air F orce Needs Models Of. Planes Complete instructions and plans for making true scale models ot fighting planes are being sent to all Air Cadet units in Canadas, according to George B. 'Foster, -- president of the Air Cadet League, Air cadets are to join up with other - organizations in producing models for the teaching of air-- craft vecogntion and aerial gun- nery in the Royal Canadian Air Force. . The R.C.A.F. is in urgent need of hundreds of solid wood copies of fighter and bomber planes, Mr. Foster said: waod, the models will be built in exact proportion to real aircraft. Fighters will bé built to a scale of one in 20, light bombers to a scale of one. in 30 and heavy bombers to a scale of one in 40, Parachute Nurses On Russian Front The latest development on the Russian war front is a specially trained ks I corps of Soviet Red Cross nurses, The: Bern newspaper Der Bund printed a photograph recently of nine members of the corps, equip- ped with parachutes and first ald cases. Thefr function, a captain sald, 18 to bring ald fo wounded in dif- glcult terrain. where normal means of communication might prove too slow. It sald: a considerable. number of nurses: had, been trained: for. the work. Shaped from pine. |- 5 United Nations = 'o Don bases to Sad. partially - op & ble ronge from py J from plang : 2s. Poss! Railroad, ny , start of built fj Chungking supply y ANDAMAN ISLANDS * NICOBAR 1s, NY 9 Potential ar raid arcs show Jap threats to India with bombers iced fn Burma, the Andaman Islands | y and on aircraft carriers in the Bay of Bengal. HOW CAN I? Q. How can 1 make a flower sponge? 3 A. Select a large sponge with large pores, wet it, and place two or three hyancinth bulbs in the pores near the centre. Sprinkle grass or mustard seed around the balance of the sponge. Hang the sponge in a sunny window and keep it damp. You will soon have a pretty flower ball entirely cov- ering the sponge. Q. How can I cement loose floor on fireplace tiles? A. A little plaster of Paris mixed with vinegar-to a paste should be smeared on the loose tiles, aud tiles can then be. cemented Into place. Do not walk on the tlles until they are dry. Q. How can I make usé of old candles? A. Melt the ends of old candles and add this to common turpen- tine. The mixture will make an extellent wax for polishing the floors. Q. How can I renew an oil mop . after washing? A. Into a tin box large enough . to contain the mop pour 2 table. - spoons of parraffin oil, or 1 table- spoon each of linseed ofl and spirits of turpentine. Tip and turn 'the box until the interlor is fully coated and then pour off the sur- plus. Put the mop into the box, cover, and allow to stand 48 hours before using. - Q. How can I prevent a bruise from discoloring? A. A bit of sweet oil applied as soon -as possible to a bruise=will often prevent it from discoloring. Modern Etiquette 1. Is it proper when in a group of people, to speak to another person while someone talking to the whole group? 2, How many attendants - does- the bride at a usually have? 3. What {8s the fundamental principle of good breeding? 4. What type of soclal stationery fs in best taste? 6. Is.ten cents a sufficient tip tor one person, when checking one's wraps? 6. When 'a girl is introducing her sister to a person, should she call her "Miss Jones"? ANSWERS 1. No. It is rude to 'cross con: verse." When one attempts to. talk with another person while someone {3 talking to the entire group It probably prevents that person from listening to the fi speaker, He may be very interest- home wedding - ed upon, but else is already ed and wish to listen. 2. The most fashionable home wedding has but two bridesmaids and a maid-of-honor, and many of them have no bridesmaids at all. 3. Consideration for the rights of others. 4. Plain, unruled sheets of nole- paper that fold once into thelr envelopes, the paper may be white, delicate gray, or softly-toned to a pearl or ivory. Subdued tones of blue, green, or buff are not frown- be sure to avold exaggerated tones and consplcu- ous designs. - _.b. Yes, Of course, some will glve more, but ten cents is sufficient. 6. No. "Mrs. Harrls, this is" "my sister, Ethel." C.P.R. President Resigns Office Sir Edward Beatty Is Suc: ceeded by D'Alton C. Cole- man i "Sir Edward Beatty has resigned as president' of the Canadian Pac- ific Railway and is succeeded by D. C. Coleman, vice-president of .the company. Sir Edward remains "chairman of the board. The change in presidency ately. The official announcement said: "At a meeting of the board of directors of the Canadian Pacific Reilway Company held May 1, Sir Edward Beatty, chairman and president, tendered his resigna- tion because of the state of his health. - is effective immed. Taken Ul In March "Sir Edward - was stricken with illness in March, 1941, brought about largely by over-exertion and too close application to his multi- farfous duties and activities. There has been a marked im- provement in recent months, and that improvement, happily, is being maintained; but his doctors have advised bim that early and complete ed only if he divests himselt of some of his burdens and respons!- bilities. The directors received his decision with deep regret, but agreed that he should not be ex- pected to prejudice his: chance of recovery, At their request he will continue to act as chairman of the company, and thus be available for counsel at all times. "Tho directors placed on record their appreciation of the out: standing work Sir Edward per- formed as president during the past 24 years, He brought to the service of the company and its shareholders a rare combination of Plans for a salvage campaign to 0 reliieye tens ut of thousands of tons of scrap metal from Ca Aingscany are presented to Hon. J, T\ Thotson, Mi ister of National War Serv by H. C. Harvester Company a ~~ Canada 1 dealers across Canadd ta hel B got Lit derdp into the and W W. O. Maxwell, company officials, I ive of ' ye war effort, Ai WY _ for many improvements recovery can be reacl, gifts and qualities, which enabled him to inspire the whole organ- ization with his own zeal and his own devotion to the interests of the property. He was responsible ities and service; for the rebulld. ing of the company's mercantile fleet on a scale which made ft 'a source of pride to all Canad- fans; and he enhauaced and en- larged the -position of the com- pany In the. confidence and re- gard of the people- it serves "throughout the world. His admin. istration will be meniorable in the -- history -of the company, . "Mr. D'Alton C. Coleman was elected president|of the company. Mr. Coleman joined the company in 1809, and after serving fit in various "parts of the country as an officer, was elected a director and vice-president in 1934, He fs the fifth to hold the office of president since the formation of the company in 1891, and like hls fmmediate predecessor was born and educated in Canada." Took Post In 1918 Sir Edward graduated to the presidency of the company from the law department in 1918 when he was a week under 41. During his tenure in office the railway expanded to become known as the world's greatest privately-o wn ed transportation system. Under him Canadian Pac- ific developed railway, shipping, telegraph and hotel services. with expenditures of many millions of dollars. When . Lord Shaughnessy. retired. from. the. presidency he offered the post to Sir Edward, who at first refused. Shaughnessy Is re- ported to have exclaimed: "My God, Beatty, do you want to be a mere lawyer all your: life?" Sir: Edward was an exponent of a unification program for the Can- adian Pacific and Canadian Na- tional Railways. He wanted the unification to be .uuder private op- eration, The Government decided tor co-operation but with each company maintaining fits own man#gément. Sir Edward was born at Thorold, Ont., in 1877, son of Henry Beatty, Irish founder of the Beatty Steam. ship Lines operating on the Great Lakes. He was educated at Toronto, He - went to Harbord Collegiate Insti. tute, Upper Canada College, Tor- vnto University and finally Os- goode Hall. Later McGill versity and: Queen's: honored him with! chancellorships, The PAIN of |RHEUMATiSM Refieved 780,Package FREE foi Aina of J human, Rou dy ati Oe PAN, ut relief. thy for a FREE. i ih ise! iid yfnd na} nos to: 1 0 Bile offer, 'e will send one Five J to each sufferer for trial. W| The PAINGX Cos Dept. A, 'P.O: -Box. 67, Station F., Toronto (Write Plainly) Relieves distress Fr Lydia E.. Pinkham's helps, relieve nd not onl Ele EE : poy in facil. Unt WERKNESS | Have You Heard? An attractive girl dressed im the W.A.T.S, uniform, and a plain middle-aged spinster were wait ing for a bus. "Have a cigarette," asked the girl, opening her case. "What! Smoke in public!" ex- claimed the woman, shocked to depths. ~ "Why 1'd sooner kiss the first, man who. came: down the street." "So would 1," retorted the girl. "But have a cigarette while you are waiting." A young fellow had just been introduced to a very deaf old man, "] beg your pardon," said the old man, "I didn't quite catch your name." "° "Rutt . . . Rutt," bellowed the young man . . R:U.T-T." "Eh, no," answered the old man. "I take a drop oc- casionally." There was an earthquake in a South American town which badly scared the inhabitants, An_ English family who lived there sent their little son to stay with an uncle in another district for safety's sake. Two days reccived..the following telegram: "Am returning your boy. Send the ecarthquake." "I wish you'd stop talking about golf." "Golf! I haven't said a word about golf!" "You said something about a hole in one. I heard youl!" "] was talking about my only pair of clean socks." A reporter was the oldest. inhabitant of the vil- lage, who had completed his cen- tury. "Have you ever been mar- ried?" asked the reporter. "Married!" man. "Married! 1 should think I have. Four wives I've had. What's more, one of them was a good un!" "Jt says here in the paper that in Egypt- women carry baskets of fruit and flowers on their heads." "That's nothing. so remark- able. Women do that over here and call them hats." "I suppose you find it rather dull in the evenings to the R. AF. sweet young thing to the R.A.F. * pilot. "Simply nothing to do at all," sighed the pilot. darts, do the crossword puzzles in the evening papers, drop a few bombs on Hamburg, and go straight to bed!" later the parents interviewing . exclaimed the old - "We just play GROWN SUNNY, SOUTHERN UNTARIO "Some of you pedestrians walk about as if you'd bought the: streets' "Yes; and. some: of . you motorists drive about as if you'd paid for your cars!" Jerry: "Why do you say that there's too much: favoritism in your family?" Tom: "Well, nails, 1 get into trouble; but when baby puts. his: foot in his mouth, it's cute." Sweet Young Thing; "Why are you running that harrow over the grain field?" Young: Farmer: "Oh;. I'm raising shredded wheat this year." What Science Is Doing TO. CURE "HICCUPS" The case of a man who hlccuped himself to death: was reported re- cently, The hiccups lasted 26 days and nights; he could neither sleep nor eat, and finally died ot exhaustion. The average case of hiccups _ lasts only from a few minutes to a few hours, but it can be a tantalizing complaint, resist ing many kinds of treatment. Hiccups are apparently due to a spasm of the diaphragm, the broad, thin muscle that separates the abdominal cavity from the chest cavity, says Science Digest. Scaring the-patient-is-about- the most useless of the many "reme- dies." Other supposed cures in- clude drinking-water slowly, hold: ing one's breath, counting num- bers, pressing the upper lp, elec. tric shocs to the skin, and' so foyth, The following is a reliable meth. od of treatment that has been Tised successfully in several cases, It is based on the fact that carbon di oxide gas--the gas that is used in soda water and that we exhale from the lungs--can stimulate the respiratory nerve centre. The only apparatus. needed ig an ordinary paper bag. The bag is when I bite my firmly placed over the nose-and mouth of the patient, who is asked to breathe into and out of it. As the oxygen in the bag is used up, the exhaled carbon digxide gas ao- cumulates, so that in'a few min: utes there is enough to produce a curative effeet.. If the patient begins to hiccup again, the: treatments should bs repeafed. In one case in which this method was used, the patient, a girl of 22, who began to hiccup while convalescing from inflenza, was relleved six minutes after she phd been hiccuping continuously or 42 hours. After seven hours, the spasms agaip began; the bag: treatment was agaln effective, thle time permanently. General MacArthur's Flight From Bataan "The inside story of why Gen. eral MacArthur was pulled out of the Philippines can now be told," comments Newsweek. "As long as it was possible to- get supplies to Bataan, Washington believed Mac- Arthur's chances of holding out until the U. 8. was able to organ- ize an expedition to relieve him were fairly good. However, it was feasible to run the Japanese block- ade only from the Netherlands In: dies. 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