Word: subbing
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Dates: during 1930-1930
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...accelerating the motion of protons until they race along at 37,000 mi. per sec. has been successfully tested, explained Dr. Ernest Orlando Lawrence, physicist at the University of California. The new method does not involve the difficult high voltages which have been thought necessary in producing high speed sub-atomic projectiles. Protons (hydrogen atoms stripped of their electrons) are sent back and forth between two semicircular hollow plates by means of alternating currents of 10,000 volts and a magnetic field. As they continue in a spiral motion they gather speed, finally shoot out the end of the tube...
...play under present consideration is a delightful English comedy. It consists of that more mature humor of contrasting characters, not caricatures. There is a certain mellowness and sub stance in Mr. Drinkwater's handling, and of course, the sureness of an accomplished dramatist. And there is no heap of froth to hide any inadequacies of plot. The usual "Says who-whozzat" business usually associated with comedy is fortunately omitted. The situation is presented and the comedy is a matter of the effect upon the different characters, always true to their type; ever so slightly satirical but always good natured...
Sale of TIME, hitherto limited to prominent news stands in large cities, is now being extended to all cities and to smaller stands patronized by TIME-readers. TIME welcomes information such as New Sub scriber Brown gives, will forthwith "cover" Shreveport's news stands...
...average cost of foreign beef delivered in the Hawaiian Islands is 2¢ to 4¢ per Ib. cheaper than the U. S. product delivered in the U. S. Any change in the law to require the American product would, of course, require a considerable increase in the appropriation for the sub- sistence of the Army...
Julian William Mack, 64, U. S. Circuit Judge, Honorary Chairman of the Administrative Committee, Chairman of the sub-committee on relations with the World Zionist Organization and the Jewish Agency...