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wo Fr ---- the instrument deserves to stand on its own feet as a new creation. © with i --.G Microphones Make Pipe Organs Better | Every broadcasting 'studio has at least one. so-called '"electronfv organ," an instrument that has a keyboard with which the gerformer controls the oscillations of tone- producing electron tubes, Because of the effects that can be produced, It is mo organ at all. Nothing can take the place of the church organ. But the church organ hag its limi- tations, There are not only space- consuming pipes targe and "small but chests, reservoirS-and other ap- paratus, all acoustically bad be- cause they weaken overtones. John Hays Hammond Jr., inven- tor of scores of devices in which elegtronic principles are applied, has dntensely studied this problem in his laboratory. After deciding that there is no substitute, for the classic pipe organ, he enlarges its potenti- alities with the aid of electronics. He picks up the tone in each cham- ber with microphones and conducts it electrically to its proper place in a bank of outside loudspeakers in the church or auditorium. lost har- monic intensities are strengthened so that they regain their original quality. The electronic and the ordinary acoustic swell shutter are -co-ordinated, so that the instrument can be played by any organist with- out learning a new technique, : In this way Hammond unites the classic . organ with what he calls "electronic niodernities." Solo voices and ensembles are remark- ably improved because there are no acoustic losses. It is now pos- sible to use for solo purposes many stops to achieve unprecedented deli- cacy of intonation. The. large pipe organ becomes more flexible, and the smaller instrument is able to fill a very large auditorium. It is no longer necessary to build great choirs of diapasons to'achieve. the powerful ensembles wanted by the church or concert organist. Upside-Down Cake -- A new angle on beauty is provided by shapely Alice Paul who uses a mirror to reflect the form which won her the title of "Patato Queen." Self-Draining Lakes There are . some self-dumping lakes in Alaska. One of them, Lake George, has drained every year for thirty years. Kirk H. Stone, Geo- graphy professor and authority on Alaska, spent part of last summer studying such lakes and found that in eight to ten days the water level of Lake George, which is normally about 120 feet deep, drops so that .only three small shallow lakes re- main. Before draining, this lake is four teen.miles in length and two to five miles wide=Ftis surrounded by high cliffs and dammed at one end by a huge glacier. When "the lake "dumps" the water rushes out through a narrow gorge in the ice. "At the lower énd of the lake, the point at which the water runs out,. the level dropped: by more than 100 feet. "The thirty or forty old beach lines," -says Stone, "indicate that there has heen less water in the lake in recent years. and 'much less than thirty years ago." : Stone studied the lake on the ground-and from the air, taking .500 photographs. Afloat on a rubber life raft. he and his assistant took toundings, measured the rate of water level drop, examined depo- sits from the bottom and took samples of the water for analysis. Stone hopes to make the first ac- enrate map of the lake. Lake George is at an elevation of 300 fect above sea-level, Accord- ing to. Stone, most of 'the self" dumping lakes -are found at low levels and develop in conjunction k what he calls "flat-nosed" placiers. Diamonds Retain Sky-High Prestige. . . Back in 1884--just seventeen years after one of the children of Vrouw Jacobs picked up a pretty ~ white pebble on the banks of the Orange River at Hope Town. and g thereby started "the South "Arican diamond industry--Joris Karl Hu- ysmansg, the French novelist, predic- ted the end of the diamond as a ~ precious stone, They were, he said, becoming "notoriously common." Sixty-seven year later, diamonds age becoming commoner and com- moner, the demand is rising, and so are the prices. ~In 1950 the world sales of De Beets. Consolidated Mines, Ltd, the great South Afri- can combine, amounted to nearly £51,000,000--an all-time record. The United States alone imported $103,300,000 in rough and cut gem diamonds. Last year De Beers sales and American imports were running well ahead of last. When the De- cember figures are in, all previous records will be topped. Just as a seasonal note, December--not June--is the big mouth for engage- ment rings. In the jewelry busi- ness, this is known as knocking off two occasions with one stone. How is it that, in a world of in- constant fashion and changing val- ues, the diamond continues to be the most sought-after of precious stones and maintains its value un- 'impaired? How is it that, after pro- ducing over 250,000,000 carats in the last ninety years, the diamond in- dustry today is still flourishing like the green bay tree?--inquires E. W, Kenworthy in The New York Sun- day Times. Meditating on these questions the other day, a venerable New York diamond merchant, a man of courtly, Old World manners and literary turn of phrase, with over "fifty years' experience: in the trade here and abroad, said: "I. think you can et it down to this: First, the unstaled custom of love. Second,' the manifold uses of - industry. And finally, the sweetest, neatest, tightest monopoly the world has ever seen. In a nutshell, sentiment and industry demand the supply, and the diamond monopoly supplies the demand--np to a point and at controlled prices." To take up these matters in or- der, the business of love and dia- monds can be dispatched quickly. The connection is a mystery,~but it's a fact, "Women," said Barney Barnato, one-time head of the great London firm of Barnato Brothers, "are born every day, and men will always buy diamonds for women." The soundness of this observa- tion is lyrically subscribed to by Miss Lorelei Lee, the philosopher of "Gentlemen: Prefer Blondes." On a more prosaic--and less pro- fane--level, it is confirmed by the United States Census Bureau, which solemnly announced the other day that diamond imports bear. a direct relation to marriage statistics. Mar- riage may be a "Devonshire Jane" or a "noose"--that is a matter of poetic judgement. What is not open to any male judgement is the determination. of the female to go down one or stick her head in the other possessed of a diamond. But in addition to being the pen- ultimate symbol of victory in the war 'of the sexes, the diamond is also an essential of industry. Since only diamond cut diamond, it fol- fows that it cuts everything else. In oil well drilling, diamond-edged bits chew their way through as much as 20,500 feet of earth and rock, Set in steel saws, diamonds bite through granite or marble day and night for three and a half months and still are fresh for re- setting. A diamond die draws 8,000 miles of copper wire without vari- ation in gauge, Diamonds are used as bearings for the most delicate Navy chronometers, And the finest precision tools are trued on wheels impregnated with diamond dust. The diamonds used in industry are the "uncuttables"'--stones of imper- fect crystal structure which will not let the fire through when pol- ished, and stones of brown, gray, green or sickly yellow color--and bort, which is the name for low- grade "industrials" which are often E e grinding, Industrials are really a by- product of diamond mining, Al- prodirction by "weight, they account for only one-fourth of the value, It is the gem stone--the frozen loge philter--that carries the industr§, And gems support the industry be- 'cause the demand is always kept panting behind the supply. world's diamonds come from Afri- ca--the Union of South Africa (in- cluding the former mandate of Southwest Africa), the Belgian Congo, Portuguese Angola, French West and Equatorial Africa, the British Gold Coast, Sierra and Tanganyika. The other 5 per cent comes from South America-- Brazil, Venezuela, British Guiana. In terms of quality, the Belgian Congo is the world's largest pro- ducer. In 1949 over 9,650,000 carats were taken from the alluvial sands of the Kasai River, a tributary of the Congo. But this production was 95 per cent crushing bort and worth only $11,800,000. In terms of value, South Africa --alfter nearly a century--still holds undisputed leadership. In 1949 it produced 1,254,000 carats, but these were - worth--in the rough--almost $38,000,000. Most of the high-quality « gems from South Africa come qut ofthe famous old "pipe" mines--Wessel- ton, Dutoitspan, Bulfontein, Jagers- fontein and Premier. The shafts of these mines are driven down beside the blue clay cores of extinct vol- canoes, All of the big South African pipe mines are either owned outright, pulverized and used principally for ; though they make up two-thirds of This is where the monopoly comes in, fe Ninety-five per cent of: the. l.econe _ controlled, or leased by the De Betrothal Rumored--Buckingham Palace today kept mum when asked by reporters whether Princess Margaret would marry the Earl -of Dalkeith, 28. The London press was convinced a royal betrothal was in the offing despite official silence. The princess is shown attending a recent ball above with the Earl and his mother, left, the Duchess of Buccleugh. . Beers Consolidated Mines, Laud, and six afliliated companies De Beérs also holds the rights to dia- mond production along 300 miles of Atlantic coastline in South-west Africa. The only mines in South Africa of any consequence which are not" controlled by De Beers are the state mines on the Namaqua- land coast, owned by the Union of South Africa, and the small alluvial diggings of prospectors on state lands in Namaqualand and along the rivers in the Transvaal and Cape Province, . The total non-De Beers production amounts to about 300,- 000 carats a year. A whole dinner on one platter is possible when you make a noodle-carrot ring and fill it with creamed tuna, chicken, or any mild leftover meat or fish. To make this in a hurry, you just combine about a cup of chicken or fish with 1 can cream of mushroom soup, 2 table- spoons cream, and 14 cari" sliced, top of double boiler and fill the ring with it. Carrot-Noodle Ring 4 ounces medium noodles 2 eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 34 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1 cup cooked carrots, riced 1 small onion, chopped Cook, drain, and rinse noodles Beat eggs; stir in milk and butter, and add seasonings. Fold in noodles, carrots, and onion and mix thoroughly. Pour into well greased 8-inch ring mold. Set in shallow pan of hot water % inch deep and 'bake at 350 degrees F. about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let- stand a few minutes. Loosen edges and invert on hot plate. * * * A casserole of spaghetti noodles, or macaroni is given new interest by the addition of olives, and here is a recipe--it's pretty served in in- dividual - casseroles -- where the sauce is made as the dish bakes, be- cause then the cheese melts and blends with other ingredients. Olive Noodle Casserole 8 ounces egg noodles 1244 cups evaporated milk 3 tablespoons grated onion 14 teaspoon prepared mustard 14 cup chopped ripe olives 14 teaspoon salt 14 pound grated Canadian cheese Cook and drain noodles. Com- bine milk, onion, mustard, olives, > Nun Slain--Sister 'Anthony, 52-year-old American nun; was shot Yheough the heart as she stood on the steps of a convent in Ismalia, Egypt. She was born Bridget Ann Timbers at Groton-on- Hudson. The slaying was blamed on Egyptian terrorists. ' stuffed olives. Heat thoroughly in- TABLE TALKS dane Andrews salt and cheese and mix well. Add to noodles and mix well but lightly. Pour into 4 individual casseroles, decorate with additional olives, and bake at 350 degrees T. for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. * * * A spaghetti dish that includes cottage cheese and sour cream offers a variation: Spaghetti Mornay 1 cup elbow spaghetti 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup sour cream %4 cup minced onion 1 clover garlic, minced Vs teaspoon Tobasco sauce 1 teaspoon salt 14 cup nippy cheese Cook, rinse; and drain spaghetti. Combine with "all other ingredi- ents except the nippy cheese. Pour into greased, 2-quart casserole and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F. about 40 minutes. ¥ * - An unusual soffe is made with 'noodles and chipped beef. When served with mustard sauce, this becomes a dish for a luncheon or Sunday evening supper. A fruit salad, French-syle green beans, and hot, buttered crusty bread make it festive. Chipped Beef Souffle 4 ounces noodles 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 cup grated cheese 3 eggs, separated 1 cup chipped beef, rinsed Dash pepper Cook, drain, and rinse noodles, Melt butter, add flour and pepper and mix well, Gradually add milk, stirring until thickened and add parsley and cheese. Heat just enough to melt cheese. Pour slowly over egg yolks. Mix well. Add beet and noodles and mix. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into greas- ed casserole; hake at 325 degrees F. for 60 minutes. Sauce is made by combining 1 egg, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 table: spoon prepared mustard, }4- cup vinegar, % cup water and pinch of salt in top of double boiler and stirring until thickened Wa Diss 2 12°08 Da bond by Rog Form Spd i 19s Wen Dory Pater Sore [] - ""He's really' quite precocious... asked for a sandbox on his second ; birthday!" mE, special _ Getting Ready For That Painting Job Ii you happen to be planning or re-decorating your home, here are a few "do's" and "don'ts" that will help give the job a professional look. Do be suse the walls are clean and, smooth. Soap and water will banish grease. Sandpaper wili smooth down bumps, And if there are cracks in the plaster, by ak means fll them in and cover the patch job with a primer coat in the finish color before applying the final coat. , Also add these two items to painting preparations: hasdwiie your list of Remove all " windows and walls, so they won't be -splattereyl with paint. Or, cover the hardware with petroleum jelly and paint splatters will wipe right oft i And don't forget to prepare win- dows for painting. Cover the panes with masking tape or a masking liquid which will peel right off when you're finished. In this way, you'll avoid the boring job of scrap- ing paint off the window panes, weeks after the painting's done. Good brushes are important, too. Juy cheap ones and bristles will fall out. Be sure you have the right size brush for the job. A large brush is iaeal for open surfaces; smaller sizes dg well for wood- work and the like. As for painting technique, don't dip, a brush more than halfway into (the paint can. And don't drag a brush against the side of the can to remove excess paint. This will spoil the brush. Instead, tap the brush against the can rim. " And don't be in too much of a hurry. Never paint on any surface which isn't dry. Painting the kitchen chairs? Have cracks and wobbling repaired before you attack the finish. Loose - parts can be pinned in He ' |. place with screws. If trouble is in - brace of chair leg, have husband drill a hole for screw shank and use a countersink bit to set the screwhead below the surface. Cover screwhead with wood putty. If joints of chair have just undergone a re-gluing, remember they should set for about six hours before screws of any type are inserted. Don't be surprised to find a while Gas-Turbine Car The Rover Company of Birming- ham, England, first to produce a gas turbine automobile, has built an improved model which reduces fuel consumption to about what {it would be in a piston engine of com- parable power. The car, rims equal Jy well on gasoline, kerosene and heavy oil. Fuel consumption is reduced by utilizing 'exhaust gases to heat the air and fuel fed to the engine. . ' " loose-fitting rung when you attempt to reset-an old joint, Wood shrink- age accounts for this in many in- stances and glue alone can't be ex- 'pected to hold joint solidly. To remedy, coat rung with glue, wind on a layer of silk thread, then apply more glue. Tap rung into place, if this still doesn't supply a tight enough fit, apply another layes of silk thread and-glue. Application of enamel itseli re- quires more patience and care than skill for a durable, washable finish. Before you tackle any finish, look for splits, ail holes or open joints and use noneshrinking wood putty to butter holes slightly more than full, After filler has dried, sand smooth. Unless you repair all such cracks, vou'll 'ind fimish will emphasize rather than conceal these ~ imperfections. Surfaces are sanded with Noo OQ) sandpaper and sharp corners are rounded slightly so not to chip. Sanding, of course, is done with wood's grain; cross-grain sanding scratches. Turpentine-soaked cloth will remove all dust particles. Enamel undercoat is high in hid- ing power SO brush out thoroughly, avoid a heavy, gummy coat. Don't overload brush and brush out runs and sags before they harden. Start painting at the top, with the exception of chairs which are turned upside. down and painted rungs and legs first. Undercoat should be thoroughly dried, then sanded, very hghtly with 000 sand- paper, but care should be taken as it's easy to cut through soft under- coat. Apply enamel in small squares and smooth with light cross brush- ing, working rapidly all the time, but don't overbrush. Brush marks will show if enamel starts to sect before you're finished brushing. Dip only half of brush and apply with light touch using only tip of bristles. Don't Be Reckless With New Drugs At the first sign of what may be a cold, influenza, grippe or a boil on the neck the average citizen is likely to buy some antibiotic at the corner drug store. and swallow it in hap- hazard doses. Sometimes unexpect- ed complications follow this reck- less practice and cause no end of trouble. This is especially true of aureomycin, terramycein and chloromycetin, Dr, Sylvan D. Man-. heim discusses these three in the New York State Journal of Medi- cine. According to him, seli-doctor- ing with the three 'has brought about "anorectal complications which in some instances were severe - enough to require surgical interven: tion." His findings confirm those 'published "last year by other physicians. Dr. Manheim reports that the rectal and anal troubles which in his experience follow the swallowing of aurcomycin, terramycin--or chloro- mycetin constitute a distinct disease entity. There are pains, itching, "burning sensations, bleeding, > $e ¥ " Dr. "Manheim's cases included children 6 years old and men over 70. Males were more frequent suffers than females in the hundred cases that he has: collected and analvzed. In four cases operations had to be performed. Out of the 100 cases, sixty-nine had been treat- ed with aureomycin, twenty-one with terramycin, four with chloro- mycetin, four with a combination of aurcomycin and terramycin, one with aurcomycin and chloromycetin and one with terramycin and chloro- mycetin, Of the 100 cases fifty-nine had no history-of anorectal troubles before the antibiotics were taken, Why the three antibiotics in ques- tion should do the harm described is not clear. It may be that the norma niicroscopic organisms (flora) of the intestines are killed. Accepting this as a working hypothesis, Dr. Manheim concluded that if any in- fections resist the antibiotics they were sure to find fertile ground in the anorectal region. Accordingly he told his patients to drink fer- mented milk and buttermilk--DMet- chnikoft's method of correcting bacterial departiires from the norm al in the'intestinal tract. Real cures were effected. The usual ointments and powders were not so satis- factory. Elephants, Ostriches, Stags, Giraffes Matched In Mortal Combat ' Still another big Festival is m the making, or Rome now plans to highlight 1900 years of the Colos- seum, dating from the arclutect's I plan: NER eins A i REA pT Not that the birthday show is hkely to equal the inaugural spec- tacle of A.D. 80 which lasted 100 days and the lives of 5,000 wild beasts in front of a constant audience of 100,000. Yet even now the crumbling Colosseum has something to celebrate. It's half as large again as the Dome of Dis- cost covery an. London and twice as high! Twelve thousand slaves lashed into forced labor, worked for over twelve years on the building tasks. When the work was completed, in- stead of a bonus, some of them were flung to the lions. When the spectacle threatened to hecome monotonous, the arena was fiooded to introduce novelty. Elephants, stags, even giraffes and ostriches were matched in combat. Yet time brought revenge. After 500 years the holes which disfigure the arcades to this day were made by a minor Hitler in attempting to extract the valuable bronze of the awning supports. The gold leaf --.ob.ginal__name and- silver were chipped away and in A.D. 1000 the Colosseum was being used as a fortress by bandits. People had even forgotten its the Amphitheatre Flavian: An Englishunan, the Ven= crable Bede, impress fits colos- sal size first christened it the Colos- seum, The Colosseum became a hospital, a silversmith factory, and then a quarry. Guardians of Roman Treasure? Thousands of workmen carted away its stones to help build the palaces of Rome and Venice. St. Peter's in Rome incorporated some of the material. In all, two-thirds of the once mighty structure was carted away. That's why some views of the Colosseum present less than half a building. At one time 400 varieties of wild flowers thrived amid the stone benches, while the grassy arena be- came a weaving mill, Later, a tribe of wild cafs infested the ruins and kept visitors away. Then ru- mor spread that the cats were guardians of a Roman treasure and cager fortunc-hunters began to pull up the very foundations. Fire, earthquakes and hurricanes increas- ed the havoc, prs Se Ice-Melting 'Derby': LA Gets Cold, Cold Start It was a cold (42-degrees), rainy day in Los Angeles, but that city plunged bravely into the ice-melting contest set up by the chal- lenge of Carlsbad, N.M., citizens. St. Petersburg, Fla., ("the Sun- shine City") and at least six other places also started entries in the race to see which could melt a one-ton block of ice in the shortest, natural time. At left, Hollywood beauty Corinne Calvet and weatherman A. K. Showalter officially "start" Los Angeles entry to melting. Below, Dorothy and Jean MacAlpine lounge beside St. Pefersburg's frigid entry. 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