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Wasteful Speed

... THERE is an imperative need in time of war to eliminate waste of all kinds. Yet the outbreak of war has been the signal for the most wasteful forms of driving I have ever seen on the roads of this country. Immense saloons rush up to corners, brake spasmodically, with stop light flickering, scream and sway round and grind away again. Nothing could be more wasteful of tyres, petrol, oil and the ...

Economies that Count

... Normally this paper does not contern itself with housewifery. In such a number as this, however, it was felt that some tips from a scientist on preventing waste in the home might not be out of place. So the Sporting and Dramatic has asked Professor D. R. Maxted, Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Reading, for some practical tips with a scientific basis. SOME household commodities, ...

SIMPLE CLOTHES CAN HELP THE: WAR EFFORT

... SIMPLE CLOTHES CAN HELP THE WAR EFFORT CLOTHES, like everything else, are playing their part in the war effort. By economy and careful buying, women can make the best of the materials available and save both money and labour by wearing practical clothes. The model above, from Harrods, Knights- bridge, is an attractive version of the classic suit that looks well against any background the price ...

The Right Spirit: Fire-Fighting Example from Leyton

... The Right Spirit Fire-Fighting Example from Leyton FROM the East London suburb of Leyton comes this splendid example of leadership and initiative which has resulted in the residents of Leahall Road forming one of the most efficient and best- equipped fire-fighting corps in London. After the big City fire-blitz, these men and women, without waiting to be told, pooled their resources and bought ...

A Breather for the Defence Worker

... THIS month 400- o d d Civil Defence workers are getting a break in the country under a scheme evolved by Mrs. Joan Wooll- combe and backed by Lord Horder. (The figure for last month was 250.) Scheme is simple and personal. There is a list of would-be hostesses and appli cations for hospi tality can come from individuals or organisations. Every applicant is interviewed personally, so that he ...

The Free French Squirrels

... By Phyllis Kelway FORTNUM is a French red squirrel. He flew to this country in the pocket of the overalls of an R.A.F. officer after Dunkirk. He had a brother, Mason. But Mason was killed by a stray enemy bullet. Only Fortnum remains: a gay, valiant squirrel who joined the Free French Forces on landing, and immediately went flying on bombing expeditions over Germany. Last spring, a Flight ...

Housekeeping Now

... ^housekeeping Now Housekeeping was never easy, though some of us, in the initial stages, have made the mistake of thinking it so. Most of us who have achieved any degree of pro ficiency have done so by piling up mistakes and battling with failures over a long period of adjustment. House keeping demands knowledge at all times if it is to be well done. In these times, heaven help the ...

Weighing-in for the Big Fight

... 6 By Our Flying Correspondent WE have had lately a number of statements from Ministers which enable us to take a final look at the two opposing air forces and to get some idea of the way the impending battle is likely to go. Lord Beaverbrook in his inspiriting broadcast gave us as much information as we are entitled to expect in time of war about our numerical and technical strength. He said ...

A Challenge to Man-Power?

... A Challenge to Man-Power ON its estate farm at Horton, Surrey, the London County Council makes good use of the services of Land Girls. Shorthand-typists, Civil Service girl-clerks, and others with domestic help experience are now doing even more practical work, which seems to agree with them very well. Over 700 head of cattle are maintained on the Horton Estate. I 'LL COME QUIETLY, says ...

Temporary Disabilities

... I SNATCHED an hour the other afternoon to visit an R.A.F. hospital, with a padre as my guide. I had not gone very far before I came across a golfer and my snatched hour just disappeared. This particular lad was wounded in the right elbow joint, and I shamefully admit I did not pay as much attention to the account of this as I did to his questions about his golf future. As the padre told me, ...